Best Altra Running ShoesWhat to ConsiderHow We SelectedFull ReviewsQ&AAltra holds a special place in my heart because one of the first shoes I reviewed after I was hired at Runner’s World was the brand’s now-discontinued Instinct/Intuition 4.5. The brand was founded in 2009 by high school running buddies Golden Harper and Brian Beckstead. Turns out the Instinct/Intuition was pivotal to Altra establishing itself in the running industry. It was the first model Altra launched in 2011.Since my introduction to Altra, I’ve witnessed its evolution; the brand formerly known for strictly selling zero-drop shoes (when forefoot and heel cushioning are equal) has added models with a 4mm drop.…