Last updated at 13/05/2026 11:12:45
Mens Altra Via Olympus 2 Black / US 12.5
Free delivery between 18–26 May
originally posted on altrarunning.com
I'm a 8.5 in the Escalante racers and got these in the same size however def run a half size too small. My toes hit the front but I decided to keep them. I've put 350+ miles on these shoes and their cushion and support are finally feeling flat now. I got plantar fasciitis almost a year ago because I went from 100% trail to 100% road. In two weeks with the racers I got PF in my right heel. These shoes allowed me to keep running, increase my mileage from 20, to 30's for weeks on end and peaked at 40 mpw. (I'm a newer runner). Truly an amazing shoe in terms of extreme comfort to help you stack up miles if dealing with an injury such as PF or any other foot tendonitis from impact. I truly don't have any complaints outside of my toes hitting the front, so I'd recommend a ... MoreI'm a 8.5 in the Escalante racers and got these in the same size however def run a half size too small. My toes hit the front but I decided to keep them. I've put 350+ miles on these shoes and their cushion and support are finally feeling flat now. I got plantar fasciitis almost a year ago because I went from 100% trail to 100% road. In two weeks with the racers I got PF in my right heel. These shoes allowed me to keep running, increase my mileage from 20, to 30's for weeks on end and peaked at 40 mpw. (I'm a newer runner). Truly an amazing shoe in terms of extreme comfort to help you stack up miles if dealing with an injury such as PF or any other foot tendonitis from impact. I truly don't have any complaints outside of my toes hitting the front, so I'd recommend a half size bigger. I would certainly buy these again. Altra, can we restock the 9's in white please?
originally posted on REI
Beware of a short-lived shoe; I got about 150 miles out of my Via Olympus 2 shoes. With just six weeks of walking paved neighborhood streets, up to four miles a day--by a 66 year-old who weighs 145 pounds--the shoes had holes. A hole in the top above my toe, a hole in the center behind my heel, and a hole on the side of the heel box. All beginning after just 150 miles or so of gentle dog walking. I contacted Altra customer service, and after providing all the information they requested they denied my warranty claim. I've worn high quality running shoes for over 40 years. I don't wearout shoes quickly usually get 350-500 miles from a pair. None have disintegrated so spectacularly or so quickly as these Altras. I suspect any other brand of running shoe from REI will ... MoreBeware of a short-lived shoe; I got about 150 miles out of my Via Olympus 2 shoes. With just six weeks of walking paved neighborhood streets, up to four miles a day--by a 66 year-old who weighs 145 pounds--the shoes had holes. A hole in the top above my toe, a hole in the center behind my heel, and a hole on the side of the heel box. All beginning after just 150 miles or so of gentle dog walking. I contacted Altra customer service, and after providing all the information they requested they denied my warranty claim. I've worn high quality running shoes for over 40 years. I don't wearout shoes quickly usually get 350-500 miles from a pair. None have disintegrated so spectacularly or so quickly as these Altras. I suspect any other brand of running shoe from REI will be better than these, don't bother with Altra.
originally posted on altrarunning.com
Whenever Altra makes a change, it's hit or miss. I bought a pair of the original Via Olympus shoes in 2023, and went from barely running a mile to training for my first marathon. Early in 2024, I figured I should get another pair so I'd have newer shoes going into the marathon. This is when Altra switched and came out with the Via Olympus 2. Right off the bat I noticed something was off. The left shoe seemed to cause my ankle to pronate, but not the right. I went ahead and tried to use them for a few weeks, and it completely trashed my marathon training. Thankfully I still have a few hundred miles of life left in my first pair until Altra figures out how they screwed these shoes up so bad. Thankfully I bought these through REI and I can return them.
| Variant | |
| color | BLACK |
| size | 12.5 |
Mens Altra Via Olympus 2 Black / US 12.5
Free delivery between 18–26 May
I'm a 8.5 in the Escalante racers and got these in the same size however def run a half size too small. My toes hit the front but I decided to keep them. I've put 350+ miles on these shoes and their cushion and support are finally feeling flat now. I got plantar fasciitis almost a year ago because I went from 100% trail to 100% road. In two weeks with the racers I got PF in my right heel. These shoes allowed me to keep running, increase my mileage from 20, to 30's for weeks on end and peaked at 40 mpw. (I'm a newer runner). Truly an amazing shoe in terms of extreme comfort to help you stack up miles if dealing with an injury such as PF or any other foot tendonitis from impact. I truly don't have any complaints outside of my toes hitting the front, so I'd recommend a ... MoreI'm a 8.5 in the Escalante racers and got these in the same size however def run a half size too small. My toes hit the front but I decided to keep them. I've put 350+ miles on these shoes and their cushion and support are finally feeling flat now. I got plantar fasciitis almost a year ago because I went from 100% trail to 100% road. In two weeks with the racers I got PF in my right heel. These shoes allowed me to keep running, increase my mileage from 20, to 30's for weeks on end and peaked at 40 mpw. (I'm a newer runner). Truly an amazing shoe in terms of extreme comfort to help you stack up miles if dealing with an injury such as PF or any other foot tendonitis from impact. I truly don't have any complaints outside of my toes hitting the front, so I'd recommend a half size bigger. I would certainly buy these again. Altra, can we restock the 9's in white please?
Beware of a short-lived shoe; I got about 150 miles out of my Via Olympus 2 shoes. With just six weeks of walking paved neighborhood streets, up to four miles a day--by a 66 year-old who weighs 145 pounds--the shoes had holes. A hole in the top above my toe, a hole in the center behind my heel, and a hole on the side of the heel box. All beginning after just 150 miles or so of gentle dog walking. I contacted Altra customer service, and after providing all the information they requested they denied my warranty claim. I've worn high quality running shoes for over 40 years. I don't wearout shoes quickly usually get 350-500 miles from a pair. None have disintegrated so spectacularly or so quickly as these Altras. I suspect any other brand of running shoe from REI will ... MoreBeware of a short-lived shoe; I got about 150 miles out of my Via Olympus 2 shoes. With just six weeks of walking paved neighborhood streets, up to four miles a day--by a 66 year-old who weighs 145 pounds--the shoes had holes. A hole in the top above my toe, a hole in the center behind my heel, and a hole on the side of the heel box. All beginning after just 150 miles or so of gentle dog walking. I contacted Altra customer service, and after providing all the information they requested they denied my warranty claim. I've worn high quality running shoes for over 40 years. I don't wearout shoes quickly usually get 350-500 miles from a pair. None have disintegrated so spectacularly or so quickly as these Altras. I suspect any other brand of running shoe from REI will be better than these, don't bother with Altra.
Whenever Altra makes a change, it's hit or miss. I bought a pair of the original Via Olympus shoes in 2023, and went from barely running a mile to training for my first marathon. Early in 2024, I figured I should get another pair so I'd have newer shoes going into the marathon. This is when Altra switched and came out with the Via Olympus 2. Right off the bat I noticed something was off. The left shoe seemed to cause my ankle to pronate, but not the right. I went ahead and tried to use them for a few weeks, and it completely trashed my marathon training. Thankfully I still have a few hundred miles of life left in my first pair until Altra figures out how they screwed these shoes up so bad. Thankfully I bought these through REI and I can return them.
After more than 250 street miles there are a couple of issues that keep me from calling it a really great show. The heel fit is not good enough, at least for my feet. For the right size, the heel slips, requiring tighter and more frequent lacing. Also the midsole foam, that felt very comfortable and had some bounciness in the early miles, has gone mostly flat after 200 miles. Clearly the foam needs significant improvement compared to the competition. I would still recommend it but barely so.
I've been running in the Escalante 4 and some minimalist shoes heavily over the last month and half as I get back into running more frequently, after giving it up due to work demands for a few years. I started to have some issues with my left leg/ankle and ordered these overnighted hoping I could keep up my schedule and the miles I was putting in. I ran a half marathon the first time I tried them and then worked all afternoon in the yard in my Lone Peaks. I feel like I'll be able to put in my regular run tomorrow too. These are a lifesaver for when more natural shoes just aren't an option due to injuries, weakness, etc. As for sizing, I am a 12 in all three Altra shoes I've referenced.
A shoe sales person recommended the original Altras because of my foot shape. These are wonderful shoes! They have a great toe box and max cushion. I have put 50 road miles on these so far. A few recommendations. The first one is to make the tongue fixed. The tongue moves around. The next is to the option to have a carbon fiber plate in an original Altra. I feel this model would be the perfect one to do so in. Lastly, please add some better colors or allow people to design their own.
First time Altra customer, wanted a very cushy shoe to recover from plantar fac issues. I use these for just being on feet and walking, not running. Wide spread toe box new and helpful, seems a quality build (so far?). I actually do put in a support arched orthotic. I would be hesitant to do that if I was running in them, but on their own, I don't find a ton of arch support in these Altra's (which I definitely need especially right now with my plantar issues). After wearing, my soles and heels don't feel pain or inflamed, so I believe my recovery is going in the right direction. FYI: I've also been regularly (but moderately) rolling, stretching and icing my feet as part of my recovery. So these shoes seem to be one helpful piece of the puzzle I'm solving.
I ordered these in black and green because they have my size in men's! I like how they look. Like in previous reviews the black is very grey in person. I do wish it were true black.Vanity aside- I have been in pain with a heel spur/foot pain and with some researchfound these shoes. Wearing these shoes, is the best my foot has felt in weeks. I hope they stay this comfy for a long time.I have wide flat feet. I ordered 10.5 in men's and I wear 12 wide in womens. They are fine, you could size up half size if you want wiggle room.
I have worn many versions of the Timp model by Altra and was happy when they decided to expand their options to multiple widths. This is the first time I'm trying on the Via Olympus model. It fits very similar to the Timp model. I wear an 11 1/2 wide US and the length is spot on. When completing the survey, I stated that I wore wide width but was shipped a medium so they're a bit snug in the width for me but overall I believe they run true to width. The shape of the toe box is very comfortable and ergonomic. The only issue I've noticed is that the height of the toe box is in the low side but there's still just enough room for my big toe not to touch the top of the shoe. As for the drop of the sole, it is the normal low drop that Altra is known for. Personally, I ... MoreI have worn many versions of the Timp model by Altra and was happy when they decided to expand their options to multiple widths. This is the first time I'm trying on the Via Olympus model. It fits very similar to the Timp model. I wear an 11 1/2 wide US and the length is spot on. When completing the survey, I stated that I wore wide width but was shipped a medium so they're a bit snug in the width for me but overall I believe they run true to width. The shape of the toe box is very comfortable and ergonomic. The only issue I've noticed is that the height of the toe box is in the low side but there's still just enough room for my big toe not to touch the top of the shoe. As for the drop of the sole, it is the normal low drop that Altra is known for. Personally, I have to get used to wearing these as I'm normally wearing work boots with a 3/4" heel on a daily basis. The cushioning of the sole is on the extreme side yet is a neutral sole. I over pronate on both feet and require orthotics to correct unless I'm wearing an extremely supportive shoe like the Brooks Beast. I've added a photo showing with and without orthotics. Overall, this is a great running shoe with a low drop, neutral sole and extreme cushioning that runs true to size.
These Altra Via Olympus 2 are amazingly comfortable shoes. I didn't know how much I needed these shoes until I actually put them on my feet. The Altra Footshape is a vast contrast to many other running sneakers that I have worn for years, because this wide and roomy toe box allows my toes to have the room they need to spread and disperse. Another unique feature with this shoe is the zero toe drop which keeps my foot in a natural positions from heel to toe within the shoe. This takes some time to get used to because I feel its strengthening my Achilles and foot as a whole. Visually I noticed right out of the box the shoe size and cushioning. There is a lot of Altra EGO MAX midsole on this shoe that gives me a very high stack height, but when I'm running it all ... MoreThese Altra Via Olympus 2 are amazingly comfortable shoes. I didn't know how much I needed these shoes until I actually put them on my feet. The Altra Footshape is a vast contrast to many other running sneakers that I have worn for years, because this wide and roomy toe box allows my toes to have the room they need to spread and disperse. Another unique feature with this shoe is the zero toe drop which keeps my foot in a natural positions from heel to toe within the shoe. This takes some time to get used to because I feel its strengthening my Achilles and foot as a whole. Visually I noticed right out of the box the shoe size and cushioning. There is a lot of Altra EGO MAX midsole on this shoe that gives me a very high stack height, but when I'm running it all absorbs my body weight very well. The bounce it provides is fantastic and the shoes don't feel heavy. It's a maximum cushion sneaker and it feels great on my feet for walking and running needs. The style of the sneaker is modern and casual at the same time. Easy to wear this sneaker for many different scenarios. Looking forward to using these shoes for many more miles on my runs. In the runs I have completed so far, my legs feel less fatigued afterwards. The shoes truly absorb quite a bit of impact which helps to keep my joints happy.
| Variant | |
| color | BLACK |
| size | 12.5 |
Discover the VIA Olympus 2, where Altras iconic fit meets high cushioning. With its softer Altra EGO MAX midsole foam, this shoe offers the same generous stack height from version 1, but with a lighter, more cushioned feel. The rocker shape geometry supports an efficient toe-off, while the refined molded heel collar provides a snug, secure fit. Ample room for your toes and a zero drop design ensure Altras signature natural fit, allowing you to move effortlessly and comfortably. Designed to maximise comfort, its perfect for long periods on your feet whether that's running or walking.
Discover the VIA Olympus 2, where Altras iconic fit meets high cushioning. With its softer Altra EGO MAX midsole foam, this shoe offers the same generous stack height from version 1, but with a lighter, more cushioned feel. The rocker shape geometry supports an efficient toe-off, while the refined molded heel collar provides a snug, secure fit. Ample room for your toes and a zero drop design ensure Altras signature natural fit, allowing you to move effortlessly and comfortably. Designed to maximise comfort, its perfect for long periods on your feet whether that's running or walking.
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The lowest price for Mens Altra Via Olympus 2, Black / 12.5 right now is $280.00 at Pace Athletic.
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Prices last updated 13 May 2026.
Mens Altra Via Olympus 2, Black / 12.5
Discover the VIA Olympus 2, where Altras iconic fit meets high cushioning. With its softer Altra EGO MAX midsole foam, this shoe offers the same generous stack height from version 1, but with a lighter, more cushioned feel. The rocker shape geometry supports an efficient toe-off, while the refined molded heel collar provides a snug, secure fit. Ample room for your toes and a zero drop design ensure Altras signature natural fit, allowing you to move effortlessly and comfortably. Designed to maximise comfort, its perfect for long periods on your feet whether that's running or walking.
Discover the VIA Olympus 2, where Altras iconic fit meets high cushioning. With its softer Altra EGO MAX midsole foam, this shoe offers the same generous stack height from version 1, but with a lighter, more cushioned feel. The rocker shape geometry supports an efficient toe-off, while the refined molded heel collar provides a snug, secure fit. Ample room for your toes and a zero drop design ensure Altras signature natural fit, allowing you to move effortlessly and comfortably. Designed to maximise comfort, its perfect for long periods on your feet whether that's running or walking.
