Altra Olympus
Every version of the Olympus we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Olympus scores above 72% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Olympus 7 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 84 | 0 | — | $195 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 275 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 84 | +3 | — | — |
| Altra Olympus 6 In stock | 2024 | 11.0 oz | — | 81 | -10 | 1 | — |
| Altra Olympus 4 | 2024 | 9.0 oz (women's) | — | 90 | -7 | — | — |
| Altra Olympus 5 | 2022 | 10.5 oz | 36/36mm | 97 | +7 | 3 | $179 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 4.0 | 2020 | 10.7 oz | 33/33mm | 90 | -1 | 1 | — |
| Altra Olympus 3.5 | 2019 | 10.6 oz | 29/29mm | 91 | +13 | 2 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 3.0 | 2018 | 10.3 oz | — | 78 | +1 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 2.5 | 2017 | 11.2 oz | — | 78 | +2 | 1 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 1.5 | 2016 | 12.1 oz (men's) | 32/32mm | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Olympus 1.0 | 2014 | — | — | 76 | -5 | 3 | — |
| Altra Olympus | 2014 | 9.6 oz (men's) | 35/35mm · 0mm drop | 81 | — | 1 | $185 MSRP |
12 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Altra
Olympus 784 Good Good · Confidence 22/100
v7 (2026) · Trail · Neutral
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
Overall84Confidence22Pros
The Olympus 5 scores 97 on four reviews.
Cons
It lists at $195, above the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.
The Olympus 6 before it scores 80 on two reviews.
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Overall84Confidence20Buy it now
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Altra
Olympus 681 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 49/100
v6 (2024) · Trail · Neutral · 11.0 oz
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Durability 78$110 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning91Comfort84Durability78Value74Appearance55Confidence49Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
The Olympus 5 before it scores 97 on four reviews against its 80.
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
At an average of 11.0 oz it sits in the heavy weight band.
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Altra
Olympus 490 Very good Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
v4 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (women's)
The Olympus line has rated well across the ten other versions we have scored.
Durability 80Overall90Cushioning95Value87Comfort87Durability80Appearance61Confidence54Buy 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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Olympus 597 Excellent Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 78/100
v5 (2022) · Trail · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 36mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and it is what they single out on trail miles.
Durability 87MSRP $179
Overall97Cushioning97Comfort94Durability87Value73Appearance68Confidence78Buy 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 on 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 4.090 Very good Very good · 4 reviews · Confidence 58/100
v4 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.7 oz · 33mm stack
All four reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 88Overall90Comfort97Cushioning97Value93Durability88Appearance60Confidence58Buy 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 on sale.
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Altra
Olympus 3.591 Very good Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 49/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 29mm stack
Both reviewers rate cushioning top marks, and one says the tread grips even in the wet.
Durability 88MSRP $150
Overall91Cushioning97Comfort94Value89Durability88Appearance59Confidence49Buy 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 on sale.
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Altra
Olympus 3.078 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 44/100
v3 (2018) · Trail · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs, uneven ground and downhills.
Durability 63MSRP $150
Overall78Cushioning90Comfort83Value69Durability63Appearance53Confidence44Buy 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 2.578 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 39/100
2017 · Trail · Neutral · 11.2 oz
The one reviewer so far says the traction is improved over earlier Olympus versions and praises the cushioning.
Durability 79MSRP $150
Overall78Cushioning94Comfort82Durability79Value76Appearance55Confidence39Buy 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 1.076 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 13/100
v1 (2014) · Trail · Neutral
Reviewers report comfortable, well-cushioned running at high weekly mileage, one saying his knees and hips are no longer sore.
Durability 80Overall76Cushioning93Comfort85Durability80Value74Appearance51Confidence13Buy 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
Olympus81 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
v1 (2014) · Trail · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 0mm drop
A 35mm heel stack on a zero-drop platform.
Durability 79MSRP $185
Overall81Cushioning93Comfort87Durability79Value70Appearance53Confidence26Buy 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.