The FWD Via 2 is the "Altra with a drop" at its most cushioned: a plush updated EGO P35 midsole standing 37 mm at the heel, rocker geometry rolling it forward, a 4 mm drop for runners easing off zero, and the roomy FootShape fit throughout.
It suits you for long miles and daily cruising — the max-cushion lane of Altra's fastest-growing line, for people who want the toe box without the calf commitment.
It is not light — the page prints its weight only as a decimal (300.5 g), which is why no figure appears here — and it is not a workout shoe. Its brief is comfort, held all day.