REVIEWS
37 Reviews
RK
Olympus 5 is the best hiker I've ever worn (hiked both Appalachian Train thru and a Colorado Trail thru). I did the full CT in the 5s. I have significant bunions and these are the only shoes I've ever hiked in that gave me absolutely zero pain and zero hotspots/blisters even right out of the box and diving into the CT thru. Bought the 6s after ~800 miles on my 5s and returned them after getting hotspots in only 3 miles. The 6s have a new seam right across the heel cup ("Achilles pillow" supposedly intentional?!?) that is absolutely idiotic. Why put a seam right at the point of highest friction?! That essentially guarantees blisters. Hoping the 7s delete this horrible feature and go back to a smooth heel cup.
Judy W.
My Olympus 5 were comfortable from mile 1 to mile 100+ hiking mainly in Glacier National Park Montana. No break in period required. Going back this summer so we invested in a new pair Olympus 6. Disappointed in the weird heel cushion. Not comfortable, slides on heel! These would definitely cause blisters so I’m opting to take my Olympus 5 again and hope the hold up for another 100 miles.
CP
I don't know who reported issues with the 5 but those shows were perfect from box to 100+ miles. With the sole wearing down on my Olympus 5s, I grabbed these thinking I'd be fine and got some of the worst blisters I've ever had. I wore multiple times prior too, so it wasn't a break in issue. The minute I started hiking uphill, it was over. Cant return but now I am sad because I need cushion long runs.
Velma
Durability is questionable… have been using this shoe for around a month and already am seeing significant wear on upper near the laces. Most comfortable shoe—use it for running, walking, hiking and overall chilling. Love the color-it is similar to dust so you can get really dirty and they look good as new. I had no problem with heel cup. Again. Love how comfortable they are so will likely purchase again. Purchase price is high given how quickly they wear out.
kaibean
honestly i was skeptical about the heel at first, but i got used to it and i have had ZERO blister. From all the hiking, I do this has been the only one that gave be zero blisters. I have short toes, but wide(ish) / flat feet and my feet have never been happier. Every foot is different, but I am glad these have been great. I am sad that the treads do feel like they worn out so fast. I was unsure about the tall cushion and heel at first but I got used to it. As much in the short time I have used and abused them they arent as grippy as when I first bought them. I could buy another pair tbh
MJ
Have always loved Altras because I need a wide toe box but don’t have wide feet otherwise (so a normal shoe in most brands are too narrow in the toes but a wide shoe is always too big). I just started trail running longer distances where I need a bit more cushion than what my Lone Peaks can provide so I looked into other Altras. It sounds like the Olympus is the only other trail running option I have that has a toe box that allows splaying (the Timp shoes are apparently narrow now??) so I purchased these. Sadly, even though the fit was otherwise perfect, I also experienced the heel slip issue and can’t use the shoes. I was bummed to have to switch to another brand for the first time in years. Altra please fix the heel issues in the Olympus and bring back more wide toe box trail running options!
Monique
I LOVE all the Altra shoes and I have used almost every style since Altra was started, but this latest model on two shoes have a horrible heel padding that causes blisters. It has never happened with previous models I’ve worn all these years. I’m so bummed because I can’t wear these latest models no matter how much I wish I could. I hope the next versions don’t have the weird padding :(
CW
I had to throw these shoes away. The new heel area has trashed my heels with the worst blisters I’ve experienced in an Altra shoe. Previously, I’ve loved the Olympus model and would repurchase the Olympus 5 if given the chance. Sad waste of money.
Tavanna
Love the toe box room in these shoes so much, and my feet dont ache after wearing them all day or after a rave/festival. I got my shoes a year ago, and they've yet updated the mesh design in the shoe(dont know how well that improvement is myself) but I will say mine do not breathe. They did start to tear a little not long after getting them, but after a year of constant wear and tear they haven't gotten much worse or torn anywhere else. They were also more purple than I was expecting, but that wasnt a deal breaker. But, other than that I love them, my go to shoes for sure. *pictures are when I first received them, and from today.
Vixenia
I think the shoe has a decent amount of cushion and good stability. On that note the back has a huge gap in it and rocks are always getting in it (super freaking frustrating. who does that to a trail shoe?!) I bought a pair of shoe gaiters and now I have best of both worlds (and the gaiters are super cute!) It is also a slightly tight fit so I do have to wear thin socks (not a deal breaker but slightly annoying. I guess I could have sized up but I already had a huge gap in the back so it just seemed either way was a lose lose). All in all, it has a lot of potential but whoever made it has obviously never walked a real trail with rocks constantly getting in their shoe before.
Jan
I've had 3 prs of Olympus. Version 4 was great, Version 5 was heavy, stiff and let in all the dirt, Version 6 has fixed all that..thanks ALTRA
Beth
I have been wearing the Olympus 6 trail hikers for the last week. I have noticeable pronation and my knee has started to hurt. I've worn the Olympus 5s for the last 3 years, hiking 500 mile, multi-day trails and also wear my Olympus 5s for everyday walking. The Olympus 5s are amazing, the best shoes I've ever had. The Olympus 6s are a poor substitute, the support is definitely less causing me to pronate more which is impacting my alignment and causing knee pain. I'm off to buy up any Olympus 5s that may be left.
Maureen
I love these shoes! I had two pairs of the 5s. The rubber did come off on the bottom the first week but I superglued it back on. I hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc in these babies and they did great! Love the extra cushioning and durability. Will definitely buy them again for my next long hike. The extra cushioning prevented any foot pain. I'd say they lasted a whole summer of maybe 200 miles of hiking!
Teach Franklin
I have purchased a new pair every year. In these shoes I wear a 9.5 . In the lone peaks I wear a 9. The material is not very breathable. My feet feel hot during hiking. In previous Olympus they were more breathable. The footbed is comfortable and highly supportive. The outsole is well balanced and grippy. I never get blisters or hot spots in these shoes
Maddie
The Olympus 6 is so comfortable and actually feels like a true Altra wide toebox shoe. I've been wearing them everyday since I got them 2 weeks ago and I haven't had any issues. Plus the colors are great! The pictures don't do justice. Best Olympus yet.
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