Olympus 6

The Olympus 6 got them through trail marathon training and the race itself; they love the wide toe box and extra cushion over the Lone Peak.

“my altra olympus 6 trail shoes got me through trail marathon training and the marathon itself.”

Kept the Olympus 6 and bought a second pair after cutting out the heel pillows; annoyed at needing surgery, but the cushioning is perfect and doesn't flare their plantar fasciitis.

“For this price, I shouldn’t have to be performing surgery but the Olympus cushioning is just perfect for me. It doesn’t cause my plantar fasciitis to flare up”

A wide, flat-footed Olympus fan tried the Olympus 6 and was put off by the heel pillow and inconsistent sizing.

“I tried the Olympus 6s as a replacement, but was put off by the bizarre heel pillow and inconsistent sizing.”

Their Olympus 6 sole shows heavy degradation after only 200km, unlike their Torin 7 and 8.

“Is this degradation of the Altra's sole normal? They only have 200km and I never had problems with the Torin 7 and 8”

Loved the Olympus 5 but hated the Olympus 6, mostly because of the added heel pillow.

“loved my Olympus 5’s but hated the 6’s mostly due to that heel pillow they added.”

Wore the Olympus 6 for one 8-mile walk; the heel pillow made the next day too painful to take a step, so they returned them.

“Bought 6’s and wore for one 8 mile walk. Put them on the next day and couldn’t take a step…that damn heel pillow/addition made it impossible and SO painful.”

Took a new pair of the Olympus 6 on a 24-mile trail run with no foot pain; their first wide shoe, spacious with enough ground feel.

“Just got a pair. I also have the Via Olympus and really like them. Took them on a 24mile trail run last weekend, and by the end my feet hurting was the last of my worries.”

Runs the Olympus 6 in their regular size: significantly better than the Olympus 5, especially the roomier, better-designed upper.

“They're significantly better than the Olympus 5, especially the upper (it has more space, and it's better designed)”