Altra - Olympus 275
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"Altra is literally the only company I can find that makes shoes that work for my feet. Massive toe boxes and zero drop work magic."
"lots of toe/forefoot room."
"it was the perfect fit for me, perfect toe box"
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"Altra is literally the only company I can find that makes shoes that work for my feet. Massive toe boxes and zero drop work magic."
"for 90% of trails, runners are too comfortable and light to not wear."
"I just did a 20 mile Mammoth March hike in one day and feet NEVER hurt!! Best ever!!"
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"I haven’t worn hiking boots in 6+ years now for backpacking, hiking, scrambling, nothing, and I’m better for it"
"I’ve been using Altra Olympus as my daily shoe and hiking shoe for years."
"I live in them. Wear them everywhere including on backpacking trips."
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"The topo tread isn't quite as grippy as the Olympus ,which is superb on all footing from frozen snowy roads to trails."
"The slim and grippy sole makes them extremely safe in scree and rocky terrain."
"But the Olympus have a Vibram outsole and performs tremendously in wet and muddy conditions."
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"Altra is literally the only company I can find that makes shoes that work for my feet. Massive toe boxes and zero drop work magic."
"The frequency of my ankle rolling went way down. ... I have been wearing altras as everyday wear for almost 3 years and have maybe rolled my ankles 3 times over that time frame."
"They have zero drop and a very generous, wide toe box that isn’t just simply wide but actually foot shaped."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Go with Altras if you dont mind your achilles blowing up ... zero drop shoes work for some ppl for sure but they have blown up far more achilles than theyve helped ppl. The barefoot running crazy that stemmed from Born To Run got many of us. Myself included."
"Go with Altras if you dont mind your achilles blowing up ... zero drop shoes work for some ppl for sure but they have blown up far more achilles than theyve helped ppl. Myself included."
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"I always roll my ankles ony Altra Olympus, doesn't really happen with anything that has a lower stack."
"I also roll my ankles in the altra Olympus so in my option there is a direct correlation with stack height."
"I personally prefer a lower stack height for that reason- less risk of ankle injury. ... I don’t mind walking in my Altra Olympus but if I’m running I reach for the Lone Peaks."
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"they are not sturdy. ... Actually, I think I’m on my 5th pair in 2 years and I am a weekend overnight backpacker. ... I’ve had the treads come loose less than 15 miles out of the box. ... Their durability is crap to the point it’s hard to believe a legit company accepts this as their product."
"they begin to fall apart after 200 miles. ... these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them. ... I put in a warranty claim regularly because these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them."
"the sides blow out. ... Same issue with the Olympus."
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"wears the lugs down like mad ... expensive to have to replace often"
"at least one of the rubber strips on the outsole have literally peeled up on all 4 pairs of Olympus under 50 miles each."
"they are not sturdy. ... Actually, I think I’m on my 5th pair in 2 years and I am a weekend overnight backpacker. ... I’ve had the treads come loose less than 15 miles out of the box. ... Their durability is crap to the point it’s hard to believe a legit company accepts this as their product."
Altra will "train your feet". Just ease into them if you can. They'll make barely any difference if you are a forefoot striker. If you strike with the heel, check out cascadia 19s in the 2E and then if you can afford it rotate with the Altra Lone Peaks or Olympus 275 (make sure if the "Original" shape).
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes for wide and flat feet ->Altra Olympus 275!!!! I just did a 20 mile Mammoth March hike in one day and feet NEVER hurt!! Best ever!!
r/hikinggear • What are the best trail running shoes for hiking when my boots are cooking my feet? ->For those who’ve tried them — what do you think? Too much shoe, or just right for long days out? Would you use them as your daily? I finally got some miles in on the new Olympus 275 and wanted to share my experience. I’ve been running a lot of Utah singletrack and climbing with them, and the *max cushion* plus grip really stood out. I put together a review video where I dive into the pros, cons, and who I think this shoe is best for. If you’re curious, here’s the link: [https://youtu.be/PYUU9lw\_TuY](https://youtu.be/PYUU9lw_TuY)
r/trailrunning • Anyone else tried the Altra Olympus 275 yet? ->Valid point— I was curious about the same thing going in, but I will say the Olympus 275 feels more durable than some other max cushion shoes I’ve tested. I’ll have to put more miles on them to really see how the midsole holds up though. Have you found a trail shoe with better long-term cushion that you’d recommend?
r/trailrunning • Anyone else tried the Altra Olympus 275 yet? ->$185 for the same quick-to-die Eva midsole? Hard pass.
r/trailrunning • Anyone else tried the Altra Olympus 275 yet? ->I have not found the right shoe yet, no. I have found the Altra Lone Peak, Olympus, and Hoka Speedgoat midsoles to all lose compression rebound before the sole or uppers wear out. I don't have enough miles in my Hoka Mafate Speed 4 to make a determination, but they feel really good. I think the Ego Max midsole on the Altra Timp 5 has much better life than the Ego EVA, but is too firm for long days. The Nike Zegama 2 would've been a homerun for me if they didnt use the weird heel cup sock liner thing.
r/trailrunning • Anyone else tried the Altra Olympus 275 yet? ->Fellow wide Lone Peak wearer (though in women’s) and I made the mistake of switching to Olympus 275s for my first 100 attempt since I thought more cushion would help me. Olympus and Olympus 275 are known for being roomy, but by mile 30 there was no room for my little toes and by mile 40 my arches were screaming. I DNF’ed at mile 54 and could barely get the shoes off. I’m sticking with the Lone Peaks from now on, no matter the terrain.
r/ultrarunning • Running shoe ->I also tried both and I’m leaning towards the regular 6. My main concern with the 275 is the gaiter thing. I’m by not sure about the durability of that. Anyway, I would not pay full price though.
r/trailrunning • Altra Olympus 6 vs Olympus 275 - Side by Side ->are all the companies doing the exact same shoe, basically? lol my olympus 275s look just like these except the brand name blasted across the upper says Altra instead of Brooks. big toebox 4 life!
r/trailrunning • Vibram + Matryx ->Couldn't agree more. Altra has smashed it out of the park with the 275. So glad I got a couple of pairs for my rotation. Fingers crossed it becomes a permanent fixture in their line up. From a longevity point of view I have just passed 200km in my first pair and they are holding up really well especially compared to my Olympus 5s that didn't last 80km.
r/trailrunning • Altra Olympus 6 vs Olympus 275 - Side by Side ->Altra Olympus 275 and naked belt. 500ml soft flask, phone and food. Instinct 2 on the wrist
r/trailrunning • What trail running shoes & gear are you all rocking this season? ->I love my Altra Olympus 275 and the Altra Mont Blancs. The Olympus’s are heavier but great. The Mont Blanc are awesome.
r/trailrunning • favorite technical trail running shoe? ->No its my first time trying Olympus. Before I bought the Mont Blancs and Olympus i was on my third pair of Altra Lone Pines. And wow the difference was stark. The Olympus are on heavier side but i really like them for runs that was 3+ hours.
r/trailrunning • favorite technical trail running shoe? ->Ive been running Altra Lone Peaks for years. I bought Altra Olympus 275 and Altra Carbon Mont Bloc. Those two shoes are game changers. The 275s are awesome. The Mont Blocs are noticeably lighter than the 275. But the 275 just feel perfect
r/trailrunning • Altra Olympus 6 vs Olympus 275 - Side by Side ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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