Altra

Olympus 6 Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Don’t size up anymore

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

6.5

Height:

5' 3"

Weight:

114

Loved the 5, my first Altra shoes. These 6s are just as great, perhaps less breezy and they don’t let in the rain. Lovely new color, the beige, and they are true to size unlike previous models in which I’d order a half size up. Comfy out of the box; I walked ten miles a day in them. Tread isn’t coming unglued in this version!

Love the new Olympus 6

I've had 3 prs of Olympus. Version 4 was great, Version 5 was heavy, stiff and let in all the dirt, Version 6 has fixed all that..thanks ALTRA

Not as good as the Olympus 5s

I have been wearing the Olympus 6 trail hikers for the last week. I have noticeable pronation and my knee has started to hurt. I've worn the Olympus 5s for the last 3 years, hiking 500 mile, multi-day trails and also wear my Olympus 5s for everyday walking. The Olympus 5s are amazing, the best shoes I've ever had. The Olympus 6s are a poor substitute, the support is definitely less causing me to pronate more which is impacting my alignment and causing knee pain. I'm off to buy up any Olympus 5s that may be left.

Awesome shoe!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I have worn the Olympus for the past five years. This is the best version so far. I had issues with the Olympus 5 and the tread coming unglued, but Altra has fixed that with the 6. I just wore these for the High Lonesome 100 for fifty miles, and they were awesome. The Olympus continues to be my favorite shoe!

Love the Olympus! Great for long distance hikes.

I love these shoes! I had two pairs of the 5s. The rubber did come off on the bottom the first week but I superglued it back on. I hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc in these babies and they did great! Love the extra cushioning and durability. Will definitely buy them again for my next long hike. The extra cushioning prevented any foot pain. I'd say they lasted a whole summer of maybe 200 miles of hiking!

This is my go to hiking shoe

I have purchased a new pair every year. In these shoes I wear a 9.5 . In the lone peaks I wear a 9. The material is not very breathable. My feet feel hot during hiking. In previous Olympus they were more breathable. The footbed is comfortable and highly supportive. The outsole is well balanced and grippy. I never get blisters or hot spots in these shoes

My new favorite shoe!

The Olympus 6 is so comfortable and actually feels like a true Altra wide toebox shoe. I've been wearing them everyday since I got them 2 weeks ago and I haven't had any issues. Plus the colors are great! The pictures don't do justice. Best Olympus yet.

50 mile Leadville run

I trained for the Leadville 50 mile in the Olympus 5 and switched to the 6 the week of my race. While these fixed all the hot spots my feet were getting, these felt a little stiffer in the toe box. I felt my foot have to work a bit harder to run in these. For the walking portions of my run they were just perfect. Granted I practically ran in these out of the box with only a 3 mi test run prior, I am going to keep training in them for my next 50 mile in September, Run Rabbit Run, because my knees were happy. I had fresh legs the day after. That is why I switched to the Olympus trail from the montblanc in the first place! Thank you for fixing the sizing! I had to go a size too large in the 5 which caused hot spots and now I'm in my regular size with no blisters. This is a much better fit! I had no ankle rolling issues, they really hug rocks just right and I felt beyond stable running down hill. At 30 degrees temp the sole felt a little stiff, but they got softer as the day warmed up. I could walk in these all day. Dying to try the new Montblanc Carbon next!

Solid Option for Thru Hiking

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently had the opportunity to test the Olympus 6 while thru hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail, thanks to Altra giving me a free pair to try. As a long time Altra wearer, I was excited to test out new shoes while actually backpacking, as I typically wear trail runners for hiking and I've noticed that trail running shoes can perform very differently depending on if I'm wearing them specifically for running or hiking. All in all, these performed pretty well. The high cushioning level was nice for longer 20+ mile days on variable terrain (including smooth dirt, as well as loose rock). The original footshape is great for having a wider toe box and plenty of space for the feet to move naturally. The shoes are highly breathable, but did end up having a lot of dust work through the mesh and through my socks. The Vibram tread was great for extra grip, but the section without Vibram tread definitely got shredded up in less than 50 miles. The heel cup did cause a lot of pinching around my heels though, which I've never had to this degree in an Altra shoe, as well as some burning around my heels (similar to the Timp 4). I put about 200 miles on the shoes in two weeks with constant use and the shoes held up pretty well all around. I'm looking forward to testing these out on trail runs next to see how the experience compares. If you're looking for a comfortable trail shoe, especially for thru hiking, the new Olympus 6 is a solid option.

Testing in the Pacific Northwest

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a 34-year-old trail runner and hiker who loves exploring the Pacific Northwest's diverse terrains, I was really excited to try out the Altra Olympus 6. I'm 5'8" and usually wear a size 8, though I often find myself between sizes 7.5 and 8. I opted for size 8 in the Olympus 6, but it felt more like a size 7.5. Even though the shoe has a wide toe box, it snugged my narrow feet nicely, keeping my heel seated without any issues. I first took them out on my usual rugged hiking trail. Right away, I noticed how comfortable and supportive they were. However, the thick cushioning took a bit of getting used to. On more technical paths, I felt a bit less agile and had to focus more on my footing in rocky sections. The extra height from the cushioning made me feel slightly unstable on loose rocks. When I tried them on a cross-country exercise trail with wall jumps, the stability wasn't great on unpredictable landings, so I'd be cautious about jumping over creeks or similar obstacles. To give the Olympus 6 a real test, I headed out to some steeper, more technical trails. The Vibram soles did an amazing job gripping rocky and uneven surfaces. Overall, for anyone navigating the varied landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, the Olympus 6 is a solid and reliable choice. ALTRA gave me those free product to try- But this is my honest review!