Altra - Olympus 275
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"I think I have a similar foot to you - front is wide due to bunions but the rest of my foot is regular width. I absolutely love my Topos"
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
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"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
"I had them on my feet for 6 hours + with no pain points ... Super comfy"
"I've since switched to Hoka Speedgoats and all that is a distant memory. ... Super cushy ... the payback in end-of-the-day comfort is huge to me."
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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"
"Great hiking shoes too. ... I summited Mt. Bierstadt (CO 14’er) in Cascadias, which was around 6.8 miles and like 2670~ feet of elevation gain with light scrambling. ... Also summited Tallac in Tahoe, and Storm King in Olympic NP, in Cascadias. ... And plenty of much longer but less vertical hikes in them"
"I’ve been using Altra Olympus as my daily shoe and hiking shoe for years."
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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."
"Switched from the Lone Peaks to the Olympus’ and they’re killer. ... Really great for rough terrain. ... Can affirm they worked well for me on rough gravel/boulder strewn terrain."
"Vibram mega grip which is really sticky and gives you confidence."
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"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."
"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."
"really saves wear-and-tear on the legs and feet."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
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"maybe couple mm less would be great, rolled ankle once in technical terrain."
"maybe couple mm less would be great, rolled ankle once in technical terrain."
"The stability around the ankles is terrible ... keep rolling the ankle ... it has happened with both ankles"
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"my heel was constantly coming up, I couldn't get a good lockdown. ... I've never experienced this is any pair of shoes. ... The smaller size is too snug in the toes, so I definitely can't go down a size."
"my heel was constantly coming up, I couldn't get a good lockdown. ... I've never experienced this is any pair of shoes. ... The smaller size is too snug in the toes, so I definitely can't go down a size."
"I don't see any fit issues apart from them being slightly loose in the heels."
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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’re dogshit for rocky terrain with mesquite and cacti around. ... The bottom of the sole is 95% foam and cactus thorns and mesquite spines will go right through them into your feet, ask me how I know lol. ... An absolute no-go for rugged hikes in the desert."
"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."
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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."
I've put over 2000 miles into a couple pairs of Altra runners. I have boots I use for more rugged adventures with lots of ankle rolling risks, but for 90% of trails, runners are too comfortable and light to not wear.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->Go to REI and let them Guide you. I ended up with Altra trail runners. They’re great
r/hiking • What are some GOOD quality hiking shoes ->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. They will help with the plantar fasciitis as they are quite padded. I swear by them and they're all I wore on my '22 hike.
r/PacificCrestTrail • Trail Running Shoes Opinion ->Good Luck!! I run in provision and paradigm on roads - and honestly, i tihnk either of those would also work on pea gravel. My trail shoes are the Olympus, and I just bought the Experience Wild, but haven't run on them enough to have an opinion. The Olympus is heavy and grippy, but I live in Appalachia.
r/ultrarunning • Shoes Suggestions for Ultra on Gravel? ->Have you tried the Timp? To me they have a little more squish than Lone Peak, but not quite as much as my moon shoes (Olympus, lol) I’ve also become interested in trying the MtC shoes but just haven’t branched out yet.
r/ultrarunning • Running shoe ->I would maybe recommend the Altra Timp or Olympus series over the Lone Peak for your use case. They are certainly comfier for walking in (especially Olympus for a wider foot), but great for running too.
r/trailrunning • Trail shoes focused on comfort for long walks and hikes but with good grip and stability. ->I’ve been using Altra Olympus as my daily shoe and hiking shoe for years. Love them.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->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? ->I use Altra trail runners when traveling because they are light and comfortable and can double as normal shoes in a pinch, but for normal hiking close to home I stick to boots. Trail runners wear out too easy and are too expensive for the amount of hiking I do.
r/hiking • trail runners vs boots ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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