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Compared from 53 real runner reviews

Altra VIA Olympus vs PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 vs On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper

Side by side from 53 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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60 signal

10 reviews

81 signal

31 reviews

72 signal

12 reviews

In short

Runners agree the VIA Olympus rides very firm.

Responsive, durable daily trainer that can pick up the pace; the midfoot fit is narrow and snug.

Protective trainer on the firmer side that keeps the legs fresh.

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Specs

Weight
312 g (11 oz), men's
Stack height
33 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Drop
0 mm
Weight
245 g (8.6 oz), men's
Stack height
36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Drop
10 mm
Weight
263 g (9.3 oz), men's
Stack height
37 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm

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