Altra - Olympus 6
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"will last you forever as they are absolute tanks"
"amazed how the quality resembles logitech g pro 1"
"The VXE R1 PRO has the Huano Blue Shell Pink Dot switches that are truly legendary and has no problems in the long run whatsoever in terms of double clicking or becoming mushy or anything really."
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"Even after mountain backpacking a dozen miles over very steep rocky trails my toes are never sore or cramped feeling."
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
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"The outsole has super grip on sheer rock and in wet conditions"
"The topo tread isn't quite as grippy as the Olympus ,which is superb on all footing from frozen snowy roads to trails."
"The outsoles on any trail shoe with Vibram megagrip are immaculate, with great traction and grip."
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"The Altra Olympus left me in happy tears last weekend. ... After years and years of horrible blisters due to bunions and aching sore feet due to badly shaped feet, these shoes are it for me. ... for the first time in my life I’m not dreading hiking more than 10 miles. ... I feel like I have finally cracked the code for my feet!!!"
"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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"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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"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."
"My Timps got holes after 4 weeks of wearing lol ... Forgot exactly where but it was the toe box. ... Never seen running shoes with such a shitty build quality before. ... Altra is definitely skimping on the materials since they were sold a few years ago."
"I beat the ever living shit out of my shoes in the Colorado high country and have had to shoe goo the soles twice in spots so it’s definitely not bomb proof."
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"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
"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."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Common with the zero drops....I was in Olympus for a few years...same thing."
"the new version has a tall and stiff heel counter that kills my achilles."
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"The weird heel cup tore my feet up."
"Don't get the 6 if you have wide feet. ... They are MUCH narrower than the 5. ... And will leave your feet in pain quickly."
"Common with the zero drops....I was in Olympus for a few years...same thing."
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 ->I just finished the O two weeks ago and wore the Altra Olympus 6s, and couldn't have been happier with my choice. They're mid height and have the lightness of trail runners, but the ankle support of hiking boots, and they are Goretex. It was so nice to be able to just plow through the streams without having to be worried about my feet getting wet, and the insides did not get wet at all. I had a big back and forth with my partner where I really wanted to wear trail runners, as that's what I normally wear for hiking, but I'm glad he talked me into these instead. Highly recommend!
r/Patagonia • Non-waterproof Trail Running Shoes for O-Trek: stupid idea? ->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. ->Came here to comment exactly this. I'm 6'2", 190lb (188cm/87kg). Daily trail runner in Switzerland, running 70-80km/week. I have the Trabuco Max 2 and Max 3. Version 4 is the most recent launch. By far the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever owned. They just work perfectly for me. Have over 1000km in the 3's, so super durable too. Also own Hoka Stinson 6 (bit soft), Brooks Caldera 6 (too firm, never softened up), Altra Olympus 6 (midsole felt dead from the start) and Nike Wildhorse 7 (most comfortable upper of any shoe but midsole a bit thin) but none are as good for me as the Trabuco Max.
r/trailrunning • Cushioned Trail Shoes Recommendations ->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 ->Its honestly just what the olympus 6 should have been
r/trailrunning • Altra Olympus 6 vs Olympus 275 - Side by Side ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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