Altra Olympus 4 Trail Running Shoes

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is a workhorse of a trail shoe, though I’m not ready to say it’s my new go to for my time out on the trails. At 110 miles, I’m not yet confident enough to make any definitive claims about how well I think the Olympus 5’s midsole will age, but pressed to forecast, I don’t anticipate a major tailing off in the level of cushioning it provides anytime soon. Altra zero drop running shoes are a result of experimental running shoe alterations designed to give back a natural running style.

It might not be my first choice, just because of the potential for premature lug wear from the road surface, but if you want a true do it all road and trail shoe, I think it would work for you. ERIN: This is, I think, the third iteration of the Olympus that I’ve reviewed (maybe it’s the second?to reach that benchmark, but I will report back if I run into any unexpected durability issues down the road. Fortunately for us hikers, many of the attributes valued by trail runners are also beneficial for us as we plod along under our heavy burdens.

Employing the natural contours of the human foot, Altra achieves a style that is both comfortable and functional.because of its looser fit — and ended up losing a toenail as a result — so I’m glad that the Olympus 4. My pair of Olympus 4s smoothed out my ride for nearly 700 miles of my AT thru-hike between Harpers Ferry, WV and Killington, VT.

midsole, and while they have a similar bounce to them, but I definitely think the Evo Mafate 2 has a little more responsive, and faster midsole than the Oly 4. In Altra's trail running line, Lone Peak's are the closest you get to a typical trail running shoe and hence a safer choice than the Olympus and is probably a better option for beginner folks. doesn’t feel markedly heavier than a shoe like the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 that’s a fair amount lighter on paper. The gusseted tongue isn’t going anywhere, and is adequately cushioned without going full-fledged plush. Gas mileage and efficiency are not front of mind when peeling out of the dealership lot in a Hummer H2 (10 MPG city, 13 highway).

has been a great shoe to have in my lineup for when I want a shoe that will take the edge off the impact of each stride and keep me running comfortably. While many shoes that are 30+ millimeter high have a hard time giving your foot much flexibility, the Olympus 4 has plenty of bend.