REVIEWS
75 Reviews
Vic Z.
Perfect fit and instant comfort right out of the box.
Erik
The Olympus 6 fit well and had all the makings of a good trail shoe. However, on the first hike, the footbed separated from the sole on the left side, creating an air pocket and an annoying "pop" with every step. Disappointing.
Marci O.
I wish that companies didn't inevitably lose quality with greater quantity, but Altra has definitely followed that trend. I ordered these in the same size as all the other Altras I've owned, and my toes went numb from the constriction, even though the laces were completely loose. I will never buy Altra again and now I have to find another company that makes a truly wide toebox and good traction.
K D.
I’ve run in the Olympus for 5 years. A cushioned workhorse. I had one model lose some of the Vibram sole, but this version seems solid.
P W.
Went a little bigger this time and also more cushion. Very comfortable. I haven't done a great deal of hiking in them but so far have performed great. Roomy toebox always a good thing. I went larger because of arthritis, but with internal heel feature I feel that bigger is better than too small. I feel that any level of activity would do well in this shoe, whether a seasoned trail runner or an around the block walker.
H. R.
Service increased a lot more when phone charge status went fro. 99% to 100%
Leo F.
I started ultra training with (3) different brands, this shoe is too heavy. If your a distance runner with mild foot pain (plantar fascia) you will feel every bit of the pain. The shoe feels like it weighs 5 pounds, definitely not a running shoe.
Unhappy C.
The Olympus, and Altra in general, have been my go-to for a long time, possibly 30 pairs. The Olympus is a shoe I am very familiar with and enjoyed without issue up until this single addition of this stitched heel pad. It is a blister disaster! The stitching caused severe and debilitating backcountry blisters unlike any other model of the Olympus. This new addition to the Olympus is a disaster. One can only see this in the fact that it was immediately removed from the next model. Good work. But don't offload these to unsuspecting customers. They are garbage and you need to own the mistake, not pass it on.
seth r.
Not sure why everyone complains about blisters but ive done close to 140 miles this year on them and not one blister for me. but for such low miles the shoe seems to be getting beat up pretty good. That might just becasue of the northeast trails. overall great shoe
Josh M.
Absolutely love these shoes! Super comfortable, supportive, and great for long walks and hikes. The wide toe box makes a huge difference. Definitely one of the most comfortable pairs I’ve owned.
Rick
Love the support of these newly revamped shoes. Went a half size up for proper fit. Had them a year now. The roomy toe box and toe spread they offer is outstanding. Best athletic shoe ever.
Willie
I had worn Olympus' before and loved them, so ordered a pair of Olympus 6 not expecting any problems. The shoe fit well and felt great underfoot, but in less than 30 minutes on my first run I could feel the interior heel counter rubbing my heel raw. After a two hour drive to mountains I had to cut my run short to attend to my feet. The second run was no better. . . very disappointing. The heel bar needs to be rounded or broken in the middle. It's always a shame when poor execution ruins a proven shoe, in this case costing me a lot of money.
BA
I bought my first pair of Olympus 6 several months ago for this summer hiking season. First use of them was yesterday, I went on a 21 mile hike in the Sierras. This is a twice a week thing for me. 3 miles in I had a heel blister develop. I taped it and continued on. Really disappointed. The 5s had bottom durability issues but didn't have the heel blister issue. Why would Altra change the heel? It appears the 5s aren't being made anymore either. Ugg.
Brian B.
These shoes absolutely roasted my heel and raised a huge blister within 1. 5 miles of a very mild hike at moderate pace. Seems a common issue. Since I actually bled in these shoes I obviously can't expect the shop that sold them to me to take them back. Why that padded ridge is included in the back of the shoes is beyond me. I guess I'll cut the brand new shoes up and try to get by. Obviously sucks for the money I spent.
Saquon
Olympus 4&5 would wear through the rear heel area in about 100 miles and form plastic like balls that would cause major ripping of the skin of my heels. I’d have to cut the balls out of the heel to try to prevent injury. The Olympus 6 is a BIG improvement 485 miles and the heel area is just starting to deteriorate. Please keep this heel design my heels appreciate it. Just wish the soles would last a bit longer now.
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