Altra

Olympus 6

Men's

After putting these shoes through over 1,000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, I have some major concerns. First, the fit: when your feet swell on long days, they become painfully tight. The toe box just doesn't deliver the comfort Altra is known for. Go a size up if your going to put in miles. Durability was another letdown. By 500 miles, the materials were already falling apartthe soft cushioning on the sole wore down to almost nothing, torn off by gravel or rocks, and the side foam tore up around the toes. If your for longevity, these shoes are horrible. The breathable mesh is great for airflow but lets in tons of dirt, which gets annoying fast. For the price, I expected better longevity, especially when budget is a concern for most hikers. If you're looking for reliable trail shoes, I'd skip these and go with Lone Peaks or another proven option. These just didn't hold up to the demands of thru-hiking. Straight up these shoes are a disappointment.

I've owned over 50 pairs of Altras, including multiple pairs of every version of the Olympus. I've always been thrilled with them right out of the box, until the Olympus 6. The Olympus 6 gave me a giant blister on my heel on the first 5-mile run. The heel cushion in the middle of the back of the shoe rubs in exactly the wrong spot. This shoe is a giant miss. I don't understand why running shoe companies change a good thing.

Ive been a big fan of the Olympus for years and several versions. They lost me on this one. It is a tighter fit, which feels a little better than the 5 on technical terrain. They hold my feet well and don't slip as much as past iterations. But that Achilles pillow is a horrible design. It is a blister machine. I've never had blister issues with the Olympus in the past but this new "pillow" just compresses and all that folded fabric and stitching rubs like crazy. I'm surprised it passed testing without a ton of complaints because I'm hearing it from everyone. It's too bad.

I have a super high arch and wide feet. I've hard the hardest time finding shoes that are comfortable and don't give me shin splints or another type of injury. These are amazing. Great grip, comfortable, arch support. I'm looking for regular running shoes that mimic these so I can wear something similar off the trail. Thank you Altra!

I live in bishop and run sierra trails everyday. Some of the most rugged terrain you can get on. over the past year I've ran 1,000's miles in these! Several high elevation 50k's and even a 100 miler in October. Total upgrade from the Olympus 5 the Vibrum has held together much better, the upper way more durable. After a year of use they look as if they could last another year. The fabric around the ankle has torn now but I still run these just fine!