Altra Women’s Olympus 5 Trail Running Shoes

About This Item
  • Brand : Altra
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 22ALTWLYMPS5BLKGRFTW
Best UseTrail Running
Running Shoe Cushioning Maximum Cushion
Heel to Toe Drop (mm)0
Heel Stack Height (mm)33
Forefoot Stack Height (mm)33
Footwear HeightAnkle
Footwear ClosureLace-up
UpperEngineered mesh
MidsoleEVA foam
VeganYes
OutsoleVibram Megagrip
Weight (pair)1 lb. 4.8 oz.
GenderWomens

REVIEWS

3.5
61%
Recommended

217 Reviews

These Shoes Are A Down Right Bummer And Disappointment

I would NOT purchase these again. I wanted to love these shoes but instead their lack of durability has turned me completely off. I walked in them less than 4x. I'm so bummed about these. :(

I Would Absolutely Buy This Product Again!

Love the shoes. They are so incredibly comfortable! Great for long distance walking.

Odd Heel Fit

I purchased these after loving the Lone Peaks, but these have a different heel fitment. Everything else about the shoe is great, but the padding for the heel seems to be quite low, while the heel collar comes up to the correct spot. They are very comfortable, just not as secure on the heel as I would like.

I Love These Shoes!

These shoes are so comfortable. I love that they provide ample room in the toebox and feel secure at the heel. I am looking at getting a pair for road running as well.

I Wanted To Love These!

Got these to replace the timp 4s that I wore out walking every day. Long story short, these aren't as comfortable and have caused an issue with my achilles tendon. The back of the heel was the problem for me. Too high.

Nope

I would never buy these again. They have become so insanely stiff. The first pair I had fit amazingly, were so comfortable, and I never had to "break them in". I loved them. Second pair, I sent back immediately. I am not sure why the shoes have absolutely no give and are so rigid? Going back to ON or Hoka.

I'm Returning Mine

I run trails and I have had a few Altra models: among them Olympus 4 (two pairs) and this 5: like many others also wrote, the heel pops out while running and it feels shorter than my usual size.

Loved The Color, But Had To Give Them Away.

I fell in love with Altras in the last year. This is my third pair in size 9. I run on trails most days, and took these out for a spin. They felt a little short, but I thought maybe it was just me on the down hill. Alas, on a flat run it was the same. I couldn't send them back as they were super dirty so I gave them to my niece who is thrilled. I wish the sizing was consistent, but that's how it is sometimes. I'm on the fence about ordering this model again. The red is just so good looking. Still a fan, but a little inconvenienced.

I Would Buy These Again

I have a neuroma in my foot that can make walking painful. These shoes have allowed me to continue daily hiking without any discomfort.

After 250 Miles, No Thanks

Loved the wide toe box of the lone peaks (1100 mi of PCT)But my feet get sore=>Olympus The heel cup was too shallow&the outer bit of my heal went thru fabric/plastic/foam of the heel @ 200 miles OUCH

I Would Not Buy This Shoe Again

I have worn Altra lone peaks for years and love them. They are all I wear. I bought these Olympus 5 for work. I'm a paramedic and needed all black and study shoe. These are the most uncomfortable shoe of Altra I have ever worn. And the size is the same as all the other I wear but seem to small for me. I wore them so can't return them.

Finally Room For My Baby Toe!

I LOVE my Olympus shoes and try to wear them everywhere all the time because they are the first shoes other than my thong Birkenstocks that don't crush my baby toe.

Happy Feet

This is my third pair of Altras and, once again, I am not disappointed. The moment I put these on I could tell they would be perfect. I have noticed that it is best to go up half a size, but besides that I would highly recommended these shoes! Also, as someone who doesn't like to untie my shoes, ever, the pull strap on the heal tab is helpful feature.

My New Favorite!

I run on gravel, dirt, trail & occasionally on pavement. I usually wear my Paradigm 6, (Mens Size 42, because I liked the men's color options better!) Or I wear my Outroad 2 if it's a bit wet or muddy, those are also a womens EU size 42 or US size 10. These Olympus 5 combine my two favorite shoes into 1! I bought a size womens EU 42, US 10 & they fit a little bigger than my Outroads, but they feel great! I do not find that they run small. I have the yellow/ orange color & they're so pretty! They remind me of a sunset! Perfect for country running! Also, I have 26 cm & 26.5 cm feet, high instep, low volume, medium to narrow width.

Verified Purchase

Heel Bed Is Way Too High!

I previously had an older version of the Olympus shoes and they were the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I was so excited to try the new Olympus style but unfortunately the heel bed is way too high and every time I took a step my entire foot slipped out of the back of the shoe. Hoping that Altra can go back to the previous version of these shoes!

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