Altra - Olympus 5 Trail Running Shoe
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"the only things i can really wear are lone peak 14 wides and the olympus 14"
"Overall width and length fit my hobbit feet better."
"lots of toe/forefoot room."
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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."
"grippy on any and every surface"
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"it's comfortable ... ran 50k+ and my feet felt really well"
"the cushion level is way higher which I love"
"I did the most recent camino in trail runners and it was my first without any feet issues whatsoever."
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"Every blue moon I roll an ankle but that’s because of tough terrain, not boots, and I’ve never injured my ankles in the process."
"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."
"way more support than the lone peaks"
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"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."
"I ran in Altra Olympuses and they felt great! ... My feet were about the only part of me that didn’t hurt after, haha."
"I did the most recent camino in trail runners and it was my first without any feet issues whatsoever."
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"they’re yardwork shoes after 250ish miles."
"the midsole packed out around 200 miles in ... that’s probably because of the inner flex thing because there’s less foam there"
"Last 3 pairs of Olympus’ I’ve owned have worn out in some way or another in under 100 miles. ... the durability is absolutely dog shit."
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"The Olympus 5 was a no go for me ... the heel lock, which was a huge problem in the 5s."
"The Olympus 5 was a no go for me and I bought up multiple pairs of the 4s. Haven't tried the 6, but I heard they did a better job with the heel lock, which was a huge problem in the 5s."
"However after about ~150 miles the padding around the ankle that locks your heel in place rubs and destroys my Achilles. ... Still caused the issues with my Achillies unfortunately. Its not a rubbing issue but a pressure one I think."
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"However after about ~150 miles the padding around the ankle that locks your heel in place rubs and destroys my Achilles. ... Still caused the issues with my Achillies unfortunately. Its not a rubbing issue but a pressure one I think."
"However after about ~150 miles the padding around the ankle that locks your heel in place rubs and destroys my Achilles. ... I also had a rub spot on the Olympus. ... Took it out on a 5 day trip, ~45 miles, for the first real try (had worn it around town but not much, unfortunately my only option) and was bleeding on my heel by the time I got done."
"I went through 9 pairs of Olympus 5 on the AT in 2024. ... I switched to the Olympus 6 in late 2024 before Te Araroa and have gone through 6 pairs since without the heel blowing up."
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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."
"so grippy they wear out in 5 months on the right heel and front right for foot. ... I now have shoes that are perfectly fine except Imbalanced in height and plane...I just can't accept they are now trash when they otherwise fine."
"so grippy they wear out in 5 months on the right heel and front right for foot. ... I now have shoes that are perfectly fine except Imbalanced in height and plane...I just can't accept they are now trash when they otherwise fine."
2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone. 1 pair of the Olympus 5, much better traction but the midsole packed out around 200 miles in and that’s probably because of the inner flex thing because there’s less foam there. I’ve got some topo pursuits with 400+ miles that are great and Nnormal tomirs with 400+ miles that’s are also still great. I just don’t think altra makes a great shoe for me, especially because I have a narrow foot and would lose multiple toenails after marathon+ distances.
r/trailrunning • Best shoes for grip/feedback ->personally, altra lone peaks for only trail and olympus 5s when mixed (on pavement for part of the run). altra customer for life!
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->im 6'3 250 with big, wide feet. right now the only things i can really wear are lone peak 14 wides and the olympus 14 do these have wide options that dont suck?
r/trailrunning • 220 lb. + club? The Trabuco Max 4 may be for you. ->The toebox of the 6 is narrower than the 5, but even the 6 is slightly wider than the Lone Peak 9.
r/trailrunning • Has anyone here tried the Altra Olympus 6 or the hiking version? I'm looking for new shoes with little heel drop, for wide feet ->I alternate between Altra Olympus 5s and Speedgoat 5s and the Speedgoats have held up better than the Altras, which has surprised me. I’ve had the lugs come off the soles of the Altras while I’ve gotten nearly 500 miles on my current Speedgoats.
r/hiking • Does anyone have HOKA shoes? ->Olympus 4 was a good shoe.
r/trailrunning • Altra Trail Running Shoes for 50-100km Races – Experiences & Recommendations? ->Olympus 4 was such a great shoe. 5 was too heavy and narrower. 6 I won’t try….
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Olympus 4 was such a great shoe. 5 was too heavy and narrower. 6 I won’t try….
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I'm a big fan of Altra & Topo Athletic. Last year's Camino I wore the Altra Olympus 5 and I finished the Portuguese 2 weeks ago wearing the Topo Atletic Ultraventure 4. Both work great for me and are worth a look.
r/CaminoDeSantiago • Trail(running) shoes for camino? ->Altra Olympus, Topo Ultraventure and Topo Phantom with Yaktrax for winter roads.
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I love Topo but agree the ultra venture doesn't have a lot "life" in it's cushion - it lasts but isn't boing-y . The topo phantom is my go to for long road runs and I've been happy with the Altra Olympus 5 for trail and road long runs. The topo mountain racer is pretty sweet, I've mileaged my last pair out and am waiting for sales - it's light weight and decent cushion : ))
r/trailrunning • Want a faster shoe but love Topo Ultraventure ->I had this issue with the 5. Tried using runners lacing and now they fit like a glove. No issues going up or down.
r/hikinggear • Altra Olympus 6 Review ->Have any of you had luck with inexpensive shoes that work well for disc golf? Which ones? For example there are things like this available: [https://www.amazon.com/NORTIV-Waterproof-Lightweight-StreamRunner-NMUMHI2505/dp/B0F1MS1GMT?crid=4AJXYQ3GXNDF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.\_ck4zdPDtLAi9YOZtbroINo\_85LP-tlbnKl9e3zV9m2fckp7MyxaatHSCEZzUv3lUFLnAvNMwI3g5DqevDus8FGsWhtLh910y6d9\_ZSzwA3zCgcx5RZxocIIoW0UP6NnDIxNKrQ2YgxenF0gm5aPRCLr2kNsxBsA5pGFapq0rbjBIXEiniDtyjFpp7NdL7oBR0SmhJr9d93HkXh5UP1yXEBbhxDCff2qW2KF6qfLUBzwOniaf00oYCBFHRv23\_KArd1Zks8Cqk2dLMDGwzPOEobOokhWgBLghOfyKErvbK0.B7\_lSr5fNAr5GnWGNOhknkXWYKwqD8Z9J-GOYcURWek&dib\_tag=se&keywords=nortiv%2B8&qid=1755438646&sprefix=nortiv%2B8%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-19&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/NORTIV-Waterproof-Lightweight-StreamRunner-NMUMHI2505/dp/B0F1MS1GMT?crid=4AJXYQ3GXNDF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._ck4zdPDtLAi9YOZtbroINo_85LP-tlbnKl9e3zV9m2fckp7MyxaatHSCEZzUv3lUFLnAvNMwI3g5DqevDus8FGsWhtLh910y6d9_ZSzwA3zCgcx5RZxocIIoW0UP6NnDIxNKrQ2YgxenF0gm5aPRCLr2kNsxBsA5pGFapq0rbjBIXEiniDtyjFpp7NdL7oBR0SmhJr9d93HkXh5UP1yXEBbhxDCff2qW2KF6qfLUBzwOniaf00oYCBFHRv23_KArd1Zks8Cqk2dLMDGwzPOEobOokhWgBLghOfyKErvbK0.B7_lSr5fNAr5GnWGNOhknkXWYKwqD8Z9J-GOYcURWek&dib_tag=se&keywords=nortiv%2B8&qid=1755438646&sprefix=nortiv%2B8%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-19&th=1&psc=1) I'm kinda over spending $150+ for shoes that are perfectly fine after 5 months except for the tread on the plant foot.
r/discgolf • Best cheap shoes ->I bet they are. The Altra Olympus 5, last year, and 6 this year are my perfect shoe. Waterproof totally, comfortable absolutely, grippy on any and every surface....so grippy they wear out in 5 months on the right heel and front right for foot. I now have shoes that are perfectly fine except Imbalanced in height and plane...I just can't accept they are now trash when they otherwise fine. So my solution is just find a regular, non sale, non opportunistic, reliably available low cost shoe.
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