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 · Neutral · 12.3 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Olympus 3.0 replaced it
How it ranks
The Altra Olympus 2.5 sits about average for trail shoes in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review and 10 other rated shoes in the Olympus product line. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Decent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
39/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.
Prefer this shoe over another
0% 0/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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
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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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2025 · 0 reviews
84 Good
20 Confidence
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2019 · 2 reviews
91 Very good
49 Confidence
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Olympus 2.5 This shoe
2017 · 1 review
78 Decent
39 Confidence
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2026 · 0 reviews
84 Good
22 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
81 Good
49 Confidence
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2022 · 4 reviews
97 Excellent
78 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
90 Very good
54 Confidence
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2020 · 4 reviews
90 Very good
58 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
78 Decent
44 Confidence
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2014 · 3 reviews
76 Decent
13 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
81 Good
26 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 12.3 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $150
Runner reviews
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Altra Olympus 2.5 In Context
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- Altra Olympus 3.0 next version
- Altra Olympus 1.5 previous version