Olympus 6

hello, i am looking for some shoe recommendations for a 100 mile race that is not particularly technical i want good cushioning for the long distance, but i much prefer a firmer feel underfoot as i feel this helps with speed (might be placebo but still important) i tried some shoes today and have given some feedback below, but appreciate there are many more options out there so i’d like some recommendations asics trabuco max 4 - felt too soft underfoot (springy/bouncy) salomon ultra glide 4 - again too soft underfoot altra olympus 6 - loved the firm feel but no experience with zero drop inov8 trail fly max - again loved the firm feel

Toe box is fine on H1’s. However, I wear a size 13 and my midfoot arch literally hangs out over the midsole when I’m standing. Like a fat guys belly hanging over their pants. I am really thinking of returning them. Anyone else experience this? My most comfortable shoes are the Altra Olympus 6 and Speedland gs:pdx.

Sadly the Timp is too narrow for me. The Topo Pursuit 2 is on the list and I will try it as soon as I get my hands on a pair. I tried several Altras (Timp 6, Olympus 6, Mont Blanc, Olympus 275), but none was a match.

I have trouble finding the right zero drop/wide toe box shoe. I am happy with my Altras on the road, like Paradigm 6 and Torin 8. I currently run on Lone Peak 9+, which fits perfectly fine, but I just wish it had more cushioning. I tried Timps, Mont Blancs, Olympus 6, Opympus 275…either issues with heels or too narrow.  Then again I wonder if I would be happy with more cushioning at all on technical trails. I just finished my first self sustained marathon (43km/1500m vert) and it didn‘t feel bad, there is just the little voice that tells me that I might be wrecking my joints too much in the long run (pun intended). 

Its honestly just what the olympus 6 should have been

I go back and forth between Altra Olympus 6 and Salomon Genesis for the weekly trail run(s), for trail races I go with the S/Lab Genesis (the “Courtneys”)

I just got my Altra Olympus 275’s in a few days ago. I have been wearing Olympus previous models so the fit is familiar. These are lighter than the 6’s with the Kevlar enforced upper they really shaved noticeable weight and supposedly increased durability. The built in partial gaiter is a neat idea. Hopefully it’s functional. Maybe something to look at. They are pricey

I just found out that they re-released the mythical Speedgoat2. HOKAs have a relatively narrow toe box, mind you. If you like low drop, I would recommend checking out Altra. The new Olympus 6. The toe box is pretty wide and all Altras sport a 0 mm drop. The drop used by HOKA is 4 mm. Though I am not sure if this is important in trail shoes. I use both and are quite happy with them. The main advantage that I see is that the Altra has a fancy Velcro strap at the heel to attach their proprietary gaiters. They work well, but make me look like I'm wearing Scrooge McDucks shoes XD