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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Altra One2 (One Squared) Review}}
The [http://www.zappos.com/altra-one Altra One2] (One-squared) is a wonderful blend of light weight and soft cushioning, and is a shoe I love to run in. In many ways it reminds me of the legendary Nike Mayfly, though it is not as light weight as that groundbreaking shoe. The One<sup>2</sup> is not as softly cushioned as a Minimax shoe, but it is a lot softer than the [[Saucony Virrata]] or the [[Mizuno Cursoris]], and lighter the [[Adidas Energy Boost]]. However the One<sup>2</sup> does not last very long, making it a relatively an expensive shoe in terms of cost per mile. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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* {{H:lacing}}. The flat laces work well and remained tied.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is quite soft, and comes as far up the back of the heel as is normal for running shoe.
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==One2 and Hoka Clifton==
Comparing the One<sup>2</sup> and the [[Hoka Clifton]]:
* Similarities
** Both are top picks.
* Advantage Altra One<sup>2</sup>
** {{H:weight}}. The Altra One<sup>2</sup> is a lot lighter, but that lightness is due to less cushioning.
** {{H:shape}}. The Altra One<sup>2</sup> has a much better toe box.
** {{H:drop}}. The Altra One<sup>2</sup> is zero drop though the Clifton drop is smaller than a traditional shoe.
* Advantage Hoka Clifton
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Clifton has a lot thicker cushioning.
** {{H:trails}}. The Clifton has a lot more protection on rocky trails.
** {{H:longevity}}. Both shoes have a lot of exposed midsole, but the Clifton wears much better.
==One2 and Saucony Virrata ==
Comparing the One<sup>2</sup> and [[Saucony Virrata]]:
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Runner-Cursoris-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Runner Cursoris outside]]
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==One2 and Altra Torin==
Comparing the One<sup>2</sup> and the [[Altra Torin]]:
