Altra Olympus 6 Reviews

The first of two pairs lasted about 400 miles of slow jogging on gravel roads, ATV trails and the odd snowy, icy run, by a heavier (around 200 lb), wide-footed tester. They love the max cushion, wide toe box and grip, and found it comfortable all day. By 400 miles that pair had holes and felt flat and dead on runs, and the shoe is heavy; they also note some people find the thick stack hides terrain feel on steep descents. Best for easy, long-distance comfort rather than speed.

Over 600 km on rocky trails, mostly long and easy runs. They praise the secure upper lockdown, the broad stable base, good grip and protection on sharp rocks, and an outsole and upper that have held up with no durability complaints. The EVA midsole is firm with little energy return and the shoe is heavy, so it feels clunky on three to four hour runs, and the lugs struggle on loose dusty ground. Their verdict is that it suits long easy days and hiking better than running.