Altra Men's Olympus 6 Trail Running Shoes

I have been a long time Hoka Stinson wearer for hiking but the soles don't hold up well for Grand Canyon and slick rock hiking. I decided to try the Olympus 6's and have been very pleased. The Vibram soles are grippy and durable with the same plush cushioning that I enjoyed with the Hokas. The Olympus runs about 1/2 smaller than the Hokas which caused the hassle of sending back a pair. There was a break in period for the cushioned heel but felt much better after a week. I'm wearing them for a rim to rim later this month and if they do well with that, I'm hooked.

As I prepare for my first tail race (10+ yr Altra road runner!), I'm confident I found my best shoe for the transition! I love the cushion and stability-tread the Olympus offers.

Ran two 20 mile trails and completed a 50k all within a few weeks of owning these. I truly love them and have officially found my go to trail shoes.

I'm an Altra purist and have been for 3 or 4 years. I have road and trail styles, but with the Olympus 6, Altra just outdid themselves. I purchased these for trail running on small gravel/dirt trails around the beach trails in the hills of the SoCal coast. Nothing technical, just a good sturdy and grippy shoe. The structure and protection level in the Olympus 6 is perfect- the toe has protection and the edge and bite of the sole works great. I was also looking for cushion and I would say the cushion is cloud-like. The reduction in fatigue from long runs is really noticed. The shoe is sturdy, but the comfort is level 10. By far my favorite 10+ miler trail shoe I've ever worn. I have to order another pair as these quickly became my dailies. I work in film production and I have lived in these since I purchased them. And not that I care, but I've gotten more compliments and asks about these shoes! The best- I can't say it enough.

Really comfortable My toes aren't cramped anymore Love them

I'm an avid runner getting about 20-25 miles per week over three runs. I spend as much time as I can on the trail. I started with the Timp for a few seasons, then progressed to the Mount Blanc and always avoided the Olympus because it just looked like it would be too unstable and heavy. I was really surprised with the firmness and stability of the cushioning, and compared to the Mount Blanc there is little to no heel movement. My feet also feel much more protected with this upper versus the Mount Blanc. That said they are a bit heavier, but nothing too noticeable. On the downhill I feel like I can press on the gas with more control. I'd recommend giving them a try!

I've had every iteration of the Olympus and they keep getting more and more comfortable! I just completed an ultra in the Olympus 6 and it held up to all types of conditions! Happy trails to you!

I've used the shoe for over a month now and in no way am I disappointed. I love the look and especially the comfort they offer if I'm at work, hiking or chasing my kids. I am on my feet a large part of the day on various surfaces like tile, concrete, grass, pavement etc. and they are always comfortable and breathable. I liked how easy Altra is to work with and will be buying more shoes from them in the future, thanks!