Customer Reviews Altra Via Olympus 2

I walk distance daily and these shoes are a game changer. The wide toe box and cushioning keep my foot comfortable and stable. I won't buy any other brand of shoes!

I tried and FWD via 2 at the store the updated version and the size is too small and sizing up is too big. The toe box is perfect on these shoes. Please bring this style back!

The VIA Olympus 2 have become my favorite shoe to wear everyday. I have 3 pair and need to get more. This shoe has the best comfort to wear all day. It is the only shoe I can take walks in without my feet hurting.

I bought these for my work shoes. I am an RN who spends 13 hours a day on my feet and on hard tile floors. I needed a shoe with cushion. Since getting these shoes, my feet do not hurt! It truly is a miracle! I've had waitresses ask me what shoes I wear as a nurse and I HIGHLY recommend these shoes to them and anyone who is on their feet for long hours of the day. I am also a huge runner, but I have not taken these guys out for a jog yet so I can't speak to that. One thing I find disappointing is the material inside the shoe around the heel is starting to develop holes. I'm hoping they will hold up a few more months until I will get another pair!

Absolutely love them. I feel very stable & the padding is perfect!

I bought 2 pairs of these a few years ago. They are still in great shape but want to buy a bunch more because I'm afraid they'll stop making them some day. They stopped me getting plantar fasciitis again and my knee wanting to pop out of place while walking. I wear one pair to work and one for when I get home. I Amon my feet all day and are up and down on ladders all the time. I'm a professional house painter. All I can say is these are simply the best for your feet. I'll be ordering more pairs before the end of the year!!way to go Altra!!! Thank you

I had run in a Torins for many years, but was excited to give the VIA Olympus a try after coming back from a knee surgery and needing a little more cushion to support the impact. They have been great! I especially love the original foot shape. Keep making these Altra!!

I have arthritis in both of my feet. Degenerative tissue disease in one (bone on bone / Gallic rigidus) and whatever is going on the second. I've developed a mild bunion and my toes are being affected by it. One is developing a hammer toe. So no matter what I tried I was getting pain in new places. Blisters between toes. At the bottom of my pinky toe. My toes are shifting. I can't go wide because I have narrow feet. I've tried Brooks and Hokas. But with having two separate issues on both of my feet, it's been difficult finding something that can allow me to walk around during the day without paying for it in the evening. The pain was keeping me up. I'm too young for surgery and want to hold it off as long as possible. While these issues cannot be reversed, I have been looking for something to allow me to walk without pain! For shoes that don't make my condition worse. These shoes!!!!! I can't say enough about them. When I first put them on, I showed up at work and did a little dance to those who noticed I wasn't limping or barefoot or wearing shoes that weren't tied or going with one shoe off and one shoe on. Or wearing slippers! I've tried everything. These shoes give me enough space in my toes without being too wide everywhere else. They are adorable! But most importantly at the end of the day my feet don't hurt. Thank you Altra! I found the shoe I've been looking for and you found a repeat customer

I needed a shoe for pounding concrete, and that's where the Via Olympus shines. I have 2 pairs, and would happily buy more. I'd love some bold colors like electric blue, royal purple, or lime green!

I needed a shoe post arthrodesis surgery that gave me more room and these are THE MOST comfortable shoes I've ever owned!! Hands down.

Best shoes ever don't discontinue!! Tried on the experience flow 2 today and the toe box was to narrow and when I sized up the shoe was to long. Tried the fwd via2 and the toe box was too big ans it had too much cushion and the back of the shoe was too wide. These are perfect!!! Keep the via Olympus line!

I bought these in black for work, in hopes they would be acceptable in a business casual environment. It's great that they don't say "Altra" in big letters like a lot of the shoes. I don't typically mind that, but not when trying to pass for work shoes. It's hard to find wide toe-box zero-drop work shoes that aren't leather. (I know these aren't certified to be vegan or anything, but at least they might be, and they're certainly better than a leather shoe in that regard.) They turned out to be perfectly acceptable for my workplace. Since it is so hard to find black/black shoes without big logos, I already bought a second pair for when these get tired. (Altra--please continue to offer a couple varieties of black with minimal logo, in original footshape and zero drop ideally! I also already bought two pairs of black Escalante Racer 2s, to give my feet variety during each week.)

This is my favorite walking shoe. We have been to purchase another one in size 6 black for months now but it is out of stock. Please do not discontinue this shoe!! It is amazing!!

This is my third pair.

Love the product and want to buy another pair soon!

My physical therapist told me about this shoe and it has been THE most comfortable shoe I've ever worn! PLEASE don't discontinue this!!!! I literally cannot wear any other shoe at this point.

I work in the medical field and stand on hard flooring all day. These shoes are a game changer for my joints and my feet never hurt at the end of the day. I'll definitely buy them again

My previous pair of shoes were HOKA Bondis, and I love them. Very plush, but the toe box irritated my bunions. These Altras have the same cushioned, plush feel of the HOKAs with the added benefit of a wider toe box. They are super comfortable!!!!

I'm an usher at multiple venues, and much of my time is spent standing in place, often on concert/tile. This shoe is a game changer! Level footbed with wide toe box, and ample cushionchef's kiss! It's hard to find an all black shoe that I can wear it with my formal uniform, but this works perfectly! I recommend this shoe constantly to my fellow ushers! Please never discontinue! Thank you Altra!

I live with chronic, severe foot and knee pain on my right side. These shoes actually almost give me my life back. They allow me to get out for walks and very light hiking that I haven't been able to do since 2018. PLEASE never disc discontinue and i would LOVE to see more conservative colors as these are my daily's!!

I have the olympus via and LOVE it. I have a neuroma and other issues and I can walk miles and keep up in this shoe. DON'T add the heel thing like in the hiking shoe...that's horrible. Please don't change this shoe! The only thing is more colors and longer shoe strings. More zero drop, max cushion, wide toe styles in general would be great.

I was having a Time finding a pair of shoes that fit around my hinged Arizona ankle brace, and these ones did it. Probably should've sized up one more, but the brace is not broken in yet.

My second pair of Altras and I'm still loving them. I'm using the new ones for fitness walking and the previous pair are now for errands. As I'm getting older, I appreciate the extra room in the toe box and the comfy ride.

My Fiance' and I are training for the MCM in October, and this is my go to shoe! By far my favorite Altra shoe (please don't retire it). Bought 4 pairs to rotate - roomy toe box and midfoot width.

So hope you continue this exact shoe with the zero drop, wide toe box, extra cushion, and the exact shoe form. The Forward Via doesn't even compare- the shoe form isn't as wide, not enough cushion and there isn't a zero drop in any running shoe right now. Zero drop is Altra's signature benefit. Pls continue making this exact shoe.