Customer Reviews Altra Olympus 4
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Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
77%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
I have good experience with Altra Lone Peak 5s and Topo Mtn Racers and love both. I just recently got Olympus 4s and I now understand why they are more expensive, and they ARE worth it. The quality is amazing in the Lone Peaks, but these Olympus 4s are outstanding. I feel like these will last forever. What a solid shoe platform, wide enuf yet snug and sturdy. Nice dense cushion feel, springs you into the next step. GREAT toe cap, GREAT grip. So easy to run with a forefoot strike. Tongue locks you in and stays put. Light, breathable and durable. I honestly think this is the best shoe on the market and I will absolutely buy them as my go-to show from now on. Thank you Altra!!
Ryan,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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these shoes have made our morning walks a great pleasure once again! so comfortable!
C &,
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These are the grippiest, most comfortable, coolest looking hiking shoes I’ve ever owned. I sincerely hope Altra continues to develop this series. I usually prefer the shoes in all black for versatility and stealthiness.
Brandon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My go to for the trails, wet and dry.
Highly recommended!
NJrunner,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
Just took my first run with these puppies and I love them! I've struggled with knee pain for years and I can tell the zero drop on these is really minimizing my knee impact. They also feel like that almost have my legs on "autopilot," a feeling I've only experienced in the past with Hokas. This is my new favorite brand!!
Mtn M,
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Excellent shoes; the wide toe box is a welcome change for me from my usual shoes that are just a tad snug width wise. These let my toes feel relaxed and comfortable. I'm a casual runner with the intention of using these equally as much for hiking, which I'm especially excited for with the Vibram soles.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I walk 6 miles everyday and this is the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn!! Love it and would recommend it to anyone.
Ken,
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Love the width and sole style! This is the feel I have been looking for, and the stack height of 33 is just what I need!! Keep it going, Altra, make more shoes with stack height at 30 and above. Thank you. This one is a keeper. I didn't necessarily need the trail gripper shoe, as I only walk on cement, but it was the only shoe I could find with the stack height that I needed.
Roberta, Zappos Customer,
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The Olympus fit is a little more stiff than the Lone Peaks from last year, but overall comfortable in first 8 mile mountain hike/run!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The fit and size were accurate and the shoes are very comfortable. The arch support is moderate and the style is great and contemporary.
However, the shoe does fall short in the tongue of the shoe which is a little too thin without the proper padding for this type of running shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell, Mephisto, ecco.
Bob, Zappos Customer,
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Usual Altra Olympus great shoe!
Hank, Zappos Customer,
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I have super flat wide cave man feet. Like two 2x4s. I bought these for my daily shoe for work and trail in Colorado. I wore them as my daily to the GC for a R2R. When my Salewa boot intended for the trip gave me an unexpected hot spot on a warm up hike the day before the R2R I threw these on. I couldn’t have been happier. Wore a 25 lbs pack and never slipped or misstepped. Supplied support and all day comfort and drained quickly on mandatory stream crossings. Zero blister or discomfort. Scrub cleaned when I got home and they look great. Fantastic comfort, durability and, traction. Just ordered a second pair. Altra, please don’t mess these up. They’re perfect.
The, Zappos Customer,
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Literally my 5th pair. Love them
JJ, Zappos Customer,
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As expected, the fit is "true to size" in the heel and midfoot, while the toe area is nice a roomy, and gives your toes room to breathe. If you aren't used to the zero-rise, you'll feel a little clunky the first time you wear them, but each time, they get better. Great cushioning, and no foot pain. Awesome.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe was recommended by my podiatrist. It serves a very useful purpose.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I enjoy the look and feel of these shoes, the design was recommended by my Podiatrist. I have never enjoyed doing business with a company like I do with Zappos. In short, they do what they say they will do when they say they will do it.
Harold, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
Amazing shoes! Please dont change anything! My go to shoe. Great on any terrain any weather.
Aa-ron,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
I have never in my life, spent so much money on a pair of shoes before. After trying these Altras, I can honestly say they have changed my life! I realize now, why people spend so much money on shoes and I will never judge again. I will never buy another brand of shoe, or at least never buy a different type of shoe, again. I am impressed by the grip, the feel, and the look of them. I feel like a million bucks when I wear these, which is honestly everyday. I love how my feet are never tired now.
I do I prefer men's shoes because my big ole feet.
I usually wear 10s in men's but a 9.5 is fitting, at least in this style of shoe. Thanks Altra! Keep 'em coming!
Mandersss,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
I'm hard on shoes and these things are tough and comfortable.
PB,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running US
I ran 3.5 miles in those today. I was fast and did so after a week of intense activities. I usually develop medial soleus muscle tightness or shin splints even after a short run. These shoes are life saving! I immediately felt a very natural and difference in my running form. I felt pressure distribution across my entire foot and calf area (anterior and medial instead of usual medial side). After my run I had no pain at all. I hope these shoes keep the pain away once I up my mileage more. I'll come back and update this review if the pain comes back.
Abd,
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This is my third pair of the Olympus 4, the second in this color. I can't believe I have found a shoe that fits my foot! It is very comfortable. My feet are widest at the ball of the foot, and that is where the shoes give the most room. Unlike 4E width shoes by other manufacturers, there is no extra width at the heel.
BRIAN, Zappos Customer,
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The Olympus 4 has a great feel to them walking or running the trails. Very comfortable and grips well on the trails. The only thing Altra may want to consider improving is a thicker tongue.
I'd also recommend:
Saucony Kinvara
Paul, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
I've been buying Olympus since 1.5. This version is the best by far. While everyone's feet are different, for me these shoes were so comfortable that I wound up buying one after another until I had the full set of 4 colors. I have what has been diagnosed as either a neuroma or joint capsulitis on one foot so I can't tolerate conventional shoes and I hate orthotics. The Olympus line is one of the very few shoes I've found that pretty much makes the problem with my foot go away when I wear the shoe. This shoe is all I wear these days.
Tom T,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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When I first put these Olympus 4s on, I thought "Oh no, they're too small!". But then I hit the trail in them and they are just right. What I thought was making them feel small was just a transition between the toe protection and the upper material. I did a quick 5 miles last night and like the "fast" feel of these shoes, along with the increased cushion over my previous trail shoes.
Eric, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Altra Running
Can't go wrong for 2E width with Olympus 4.
PJ,
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