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 · 11.2 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’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
70 Moderate
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
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Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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
72 Decent
73 Confidence
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Olympus 2.5 This shoe
2017 · 1 review
61 Below average
70 Confidence
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2026 · 0 reviews
72 Decent
65 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
65 Below average
57 Confidence
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2022 · 4 reviews
81 Good
61 Confidence
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2024 · 2 reviews
73 Decent
63 Confidence
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2020 · 4 reviews
73 Decent
73 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
64 Below average
78 Confidence
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2014 · 3 reviews
61 Below average
68 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
62 Below average
64 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 11.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 12.3 oz · Women's 10.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $150
Runner reviews
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Altra Olympus 2.5 In Context
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- Altra Olympus 5
- Altra Olympus 4.0
- Altra Olympus 3.5
- Altra Olympus 3.0 next version
- Altra Olympus 1.5 previous version