ALTRA Women's Olympus 6 Hiking Shoes

I LOVE all the Altra shoes and I have used almost every style since Altra was started, but this latest model on two shoes have a horrible heel padding that causes blisters. It has never happened with previous models I’ve worn all these years. I’m so bummed because I can’t wear these latest models no matter how much I wish I could. I hope the next versions don’t have the weird padding :(

Great grip on the sole. very comfortable with excellent cushioning.

I had to throw these shoes away. The new heel area has trashed my heels with the worst blisters I’ve experienced in an Altra shoe. Previously, I’ve loved the Olympus model and would repurchase the Olympus 5 if given the chance. Sad waste of money.

Love the toe box room in these shoes so much, and my feet dont ache after wearing them all day or after a rave/festival. I got my shoes a year ago, and they've yet updated the mesh design in the shoe(dont know how well that improvement is myself) but I will say mine do not breathe. They did start to tear a little not long after getting them, but after a year of constant wear and tear they haven't gotten much worse or torn anywhere else. They were also more purple than I was expecting, but that wasnt a deal breaker. But, other than that I love them, my go to shoes for sure. *pictures are when I first received them, and from today.

I think the shoe has a decent amount of cushion and good stability. On that note the back has a huge gap in it and rocks are always getting in it (super freaking frustrating. who does that to a trail shoe?!) I bought a pair of shoe gaiters and now I have best of both worlds (and the gaiters are super cute!) It is also a slightly tight fit so I do have to wear thin socks (not a deal breaker but slightly annoying. I guess I could have sized up but I already had a huge gap in the back so it just seemed either way was a lose lose). All in all, it has a lot of potential but whoever made it has obviously never walked a real trail with rocks constantly getting in their shoe before.

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

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.

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!