A little tighter than other altra models
4/5
Overall
runninggator14 · May 3, 2018
40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Timp
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Altra Olympus 2.5
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 12.3 oz (men's)
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Olympus 3.0 replaced it
How it ranks
The Altra Olympus 2.5’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
2 Very low
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
Prefer this shoe over another
0% 0/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
Pros
- The one reviewer so far says the traction is improved over earlier Olympus versions and praises the cushioning.
Cons
- At an average of 11.2 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and the same reviewer finds it snugger than other Altras.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Altra Olympus
Each dot is one version of the Olympus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2019 · 2 reviews
73 Decent
2 Confidence
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Olympus 2.5 This shoe
2017 · 1 review
62 Below average
2 Confidence
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2026 · 0 reviews
72 Decent
10 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
69 Below average
38 Confidence
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2022 · 4 reviews
82 Good
21 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
74 Decent
3 Confidence
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2020 · 4 reviews
73 Decent
4 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
65 Below average
6 Confidence
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2014 · 3 reviews
62 Below average
3 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
63 Below average
2 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 12.3 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $150
Runner reviews
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Altra Olympus 2.5 In Context
More on the Altra Olympus
- Altra Olympus 7
- Altra Olympus 6
- Altra Olympus 4
- Altra Olympus 5
- Altra Olympus 4.0
- Altra Olympus 3.5
- Altra Olympus 3.0 next version
- Altra Olympus 1.5 previous version