Altra Olympus
Every version of the Olympus we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Olympus rates above 27% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Olympus, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Olympus 7 In stock | 2026 | 10.6 oz | 33/33mm stack · zero-drop | 72 | +4 | — | $165 |
| Altra Olympus 6 In stock | 2024 | 11.6 oz | 33/33mm stack · zero-drop | 69 | -5 | 1 | $97 |
| Altra Olympus 4 | 2024 | 10.6 oz | zero-drop | 74 | -8 | — | — |
| Altra Olympus 5 | 2022 | 11.4 oz | 36/36mm stack · zero-drop | 82 | +9 | 3 | $179 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 4.0 | 2020 | 10.7 oz | 33/33mm stack · zero-drop | 73 | +1 | 1 | — |
| Altra Olympus 3.5 | 2019 | 10.6 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 73 | +8 | 2 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 3.0 | 2018 | 10.3 oz | — | 65 | +3 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 2.5 | 2017 | 11.2 oz | — | 62 | 0 | 1 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 1.5 | 2016 | 12.1 oz (men's) | 32/32mm stack · zero-drop | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 1.0 | 2014 | — | — | 62 | -1 | 3 | — |
| Altra Olympus | 2014 | 9.6 oz (men's) | 35/35mm stack · zero-drop | 63 | — | 1 | $185 MSRP |
11 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Altra
Olympus 772 72 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 10 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v7 (2026) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 33mm stack · zero-drop
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
$165 $195 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:37 AM UTCOverall72Confidence10Buy it now
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Pros
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
Cons
It lists at $195, above the $170 median for trail shoes for sale.
The Olympus 6 before it scores 80 on two reviews.
It is much heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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Altra
Olympus 669 69 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 38
v6 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.6 oz · 33mm stack · zero-drop
Durability 72$97 $185 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Cushioning82Comfort76Value73Durability72Appearance57Confidence38Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $115 38% offMSRP $185
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Cons
It is much heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It costs more than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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Altra
Olympus 474 74 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.6 oz · zero-drop
The Olympus line has rated well across the ten other versions we have scored.
Durability 72Overall74Cushioning85Value77Comfort77Durability72Appearance59Confidence3Buy it now
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Pros
The Olympus line has rated well across the ten other versions we have scored.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4 out of 5 from both reviewers.
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Altra
Olympus 582 82 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 21
v5 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.4 oz · 36mm stack · zero-drop
All four reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and it is what they single out on trail miles.
Durability 78MSRP $179
Overall82Cushioning88Comfort84Durability78Value73Appearance65Confidence21Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and it is what they single out on trail miles.
Zero drop on a 36mm stack, and one reviewer says the wide toe box got them over a big-toe pain.
All four also rate it 5 out of 5 overall, and durability averages 4.8 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $179, above the $170 median for trail shoes for sale, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5.
Appearance averages 4.3 out of 5, and one reviewer says it looks like a clown shoe.
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Altra
Olympus 4.073 73 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.7 oz · 33mm stack · zero-drop
All four reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 78Overall73Comfort88Cushioning88Value84Durability78Appearance60Confidence4Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Zero drop with a 33mm stack.
The Olympus line has rated well across most of its versions.
Cons
Averaging 10.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
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Altra
Olympus 3.573 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 29mm stack · zero-drop
Both reviewers rate cushioning top marks, and one says the tread grips even in the wet.
Durability 78MSRP $150
Overall73Cushioning87Comfort84Value80Durability78Appearance60Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers rate cushioning top marks, and one says the tread grips even in the wet.
One reviewer uses them on trails and on icy winter roads with traction devices.
One reviewer says the eyelet placement allows a tighter or looser fit without losing ankle hold.
Cons
Averaging 10.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
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Altra
Olympus 3.065 65 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2018) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs, uneven ground and downhills.
Durability 66MSRP $150
Overall65Cushioning82Comfort77Value70Durability66Appearance56Confidence6Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs, uneven ground and downhills.
A wide, high toe box suits runners who want room up front, one going beyond 100 miles in it.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.3 out of 5, with reviewers reporting the thin upper sides tearing.
The Olympus 4.0, 5 and 6 after it score 91, 97 and 80 against its 79.
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Altra
Olympus 2.562 62 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2017 · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.2 oz
The one reviewer so far says the traction is improved over earlier Olympus versions and praises the cushioning.
Durability 72MSRP $150
Overall62Cushioning84Comfort75Value73Durability72Appearance57Confidence2Buy it now
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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.
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MSRP $120
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Altra
Olympus 1.062 62 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2014) · Trail shoe · Neutral
Reviewers report comfortable, well-cushioned running at high weekly mileage, one saying his knees and hips are no longer sore.
Durability 73Overall62Cushioning83Comfort78Durability73Value73Appearance55Confidence3Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report comfortable, well-cushioned running at high weekly mileage, one saying his knees and hips are no longer sore.
Cons
One reviewer says the sole lacks traction for more technical trails.
Appearance draws 3.3 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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Altra
Olympus63 63 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2014) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · zero-drop
A 35mm heel stack on a zero-drop platform.
Durability 74MSRP $185
Overall63Cushioning83Comfort79Durability74Value71Appearance56Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
A 35mm heel stack on a zero-drop platform.
At 9.6 oz, light for a maximalist trail build.
Cons
Value and appearance each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
Scores across the Olympus line have ranged from 77 to 97.