Go for an all-day adventure in the plush Altra Olympus 5. Altrarsquos Compression Molded EVA midsole foam gives you light and luxurious performance with a little extra bounce and durability. The Olympus is built with Altrarsquos Original FootShapetrade Fit, which is the most voluminous of Altrarsquos shoes. It also has their signature wide toe box so your toes can splay naturally. Like all Altra shoes, the Olympus has a Balanced Cushionedtrade platform that positions your heel and forefoot at equal distances from the ground (or zero heel-to-toe drop), which encourages better alignment and form. Altra redesigned the outsole to make it even easier to run on uneven terrain. The Olympus 5 has the grip and traction to take on any terrain thanks to its Vibramreg Megagriptrade, which is a durable and sticky high-performance rubber that works great on both wet and dry surfaces. A breathable engineered mesh upper is comfortable to wear all day long and Altra refined the sidewalls to increase stability while you are on uneven terrain. The premium collar has been redesigned for added comfort and keeps your heel locked in and secure. Whether you are hiking or running an ultra-marathon, do it in comfort with the Altra Olympus 5.
Go for an all-day adventure in the plush Altra Olympus 5. Altrarsquos Compression Molded EVA midsole foam gives you light and luxurious performance with a little extra bounce and durability. The Olympus is built with Altrarsquos Original FootShapetrade Fit, which is the most voluminous of Altrarsquos shoes. It also has their signature wide toe box so your toes can splay naturally. Like all Altra shoes, the Olympus has a Balanced Cushionedtrade platform that positions your heel and forefoot at equal distances from the ground (or zero heel-to-toe drop), which encourages better alignment and form. Altra redesigned the outsole to make it even easier to run on uneven terrain. The Olympus 5 has the grip and traction to take on any terrain thanks to its Vibramreg Megagriptrade, which is a durable and sticky high-performance rubber that works great on both wet and dry surfaces. A breathable engineered mesh upper is comfortable to wear all day long and Altra refined the sidewalls to increase stability while you are on uneven terrain. The premium collar has been redesigned for added comfort and keeps your heel locked in and secure. Whether you are hiking or running an ultra-marathon, do it in comfort with the Altra Olympus 5.
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Go for an all-day adventure in the plush Altra Olympus 5. Altrarsquos Compression Molded EVA midsole foam gives you light and luxurious performance with a little extra bounce and durability. The Olympus is built with Altrarsquos Original FootShapetrade Fit, which is the most voluminous of Altrarsquos shoes. It also has their signature wide toe box so your toes can splay naturally. Like all Altra shoes, the Olympus has a Balanced Cushionedtrade platform that positions your heel and forefoot at equal distances from the ground (or zero heel-to-toe drop), which encourages better alignment and form. Altra redesigned the outsole to make it even easier to run on uneven terrain. The Olympus 5 has the grip and traction to take on any terrain thanks to its Vibramreg Megagriptrade, which is a durable and sticky high-performance rubber that works great on both wet and dry surfaces. A breathable engineered mesh upper is comfortable to wear all day long and Altra refined the sidewalls to increase stability while you are on uneven terrain. The premium collar has been redesigned for added comfort and keeps your heel locked in and secure. Whether you are hiking or running an ultra-marathon, do it in comfort with the Altra Olympus 5.
Go for an all-day adventure in the plush Altra Olympus 5. Altrarsquos Compression Molded EVA midsole foam gives you light and luxurious performance with a little extra bounce and durability. The Olympus is built with Altrarsquos Original FootShapetrade Fit, which is the most voluminous of Altrarsquos shoes. It also has their signature wide toe box so your toes can splay naturally. Like all Altra shoes, the Olympus has a Balanced Cushionedtrade platform that positions your heel and forefoot at equal distances from the ground (or zero heel-to-toe drop), which encourages better alignment and form. Altra redesigned the outsole to make it even easier to run on uneven terrain. The Olympus 5 has the grip and traction to take on any terrain thanks to its Vibramreg Megagriptrade, which is a durable and sticky high-performance rubber that works great on both wet and dry surfaces. A breathable engineered mesh upper is comfortable to wear all day long and Altra refined the sidewalls to increase stability while you are on uneven terrain. The premium collar has been redesigned for added comfort and keeps your heel locked in and secure. Whether you are hiking or running an ultra-marathon, do it in comfort with the Altra Olympus 5.
Last updated at 29/04/2026 06:46:30
Altra Olympus 5 M
Delivery $81.68
Mens Altra Olympus 5, The Running Company, Black/Gray / 10
Delivery by Mon $10
Mens Altra Olympus 5 Black / Gray / US 10
Free delivery between 4–12 May
originally posted on REI
I have been a long time Altra devotee, and generally love their shoes. I have had a handful of Lone Peaks (shoes and boots), road shoes, and even a pair of casual shoes. All of which I have loved. I originally purchased a pair of Timp 4, however Altra has unfortunately strayed away from their original foot shape with that shoe. I returned those for the Olympus for longer runs that would be on paved road, gravel road/multi track, and single track.Original impression of the Olympus was that the shape was wonderful and fit my foot perfectly. The materials were generally well sourced, but the shoe laces were woefully short. For the huge amount of stack (30mm), the shoe was pretty unimpressive. Felt stiff and dead, with little spring for such an amount of cushioning. ... MoreI have been a long time Altra devotee, and generally love their shoes. I have had a handful of Lone Peaks (shoes and boots), road shoes, and even a pair of casual shoes. All of which I have loved. I originally purchased a pair of Timp 4, however Altra has unfortunately strayed away from their original foot shape with that shoe. I returned those for the Olympus for longer runs that would be on paved road, gravel road/multi track, and single track.Original impression of the Olympus was that the shape was wonderful and fit my foot perfectly. The materials were generally well sourced, but the shoe laces were woefully short. For the huge amount of stack (30mm), the shoe was pretty unimpressive. Felt stiff and dead, with little spring for such an amount of cushioning. The Vibram tread was a nice shift on Altra’s part, and did well transitioning from surface to surface.The straw that broke the camels back with this shoe was that the tread came unglued middle of a very critical race for me. So much so, that I had to stop, and rip it off the shoe to continue. There was about 4 inches of tread flapping around between the shoe and the ground.I am hoping that Altra gets their act together on a few things, mostly to include QC and shifting back to their roots in actual foot shaped shoes.Would not recommend the Olympus for the time being, especially for the price.
originally posted on altrarunning.com
I've been wearing Altra brand for about 10 years. The shoes keep getting more narrow. There is no more "foot shape" spacing. There now just normal shoes. Past 3.5 for all versions you get great cushioning, and a run of the mill fit. Now I see why they created a Wide for Torin (pre 4.0 version there was no need). Just received the Olympus 5 (took a chance, based on the raving reviews and no mention of the changing of what I thought the brand represented). The problem is the toe box. I compared it against an old pair of 3.5s I have at my office, and the difference is rounding on both edges of the toe box (no such rounding on the 3.5) takes away about a 1/4 to 1/3 inch away on both sides. Which means its a typical sneaker. This past Tuesday, I was in the airport, and I ... MoreI've been wearing Altra brand for about 10 years. The shoes keep getting more narrow. There is no more "foot shape" spacing. There now just normal shoes. Past 3.5 for all versions you get great cushioning, and a run of the mill fit. Now I see why they created a Wide for Torin (pre 4.0 version there was no need). Just received the Olympus 5 (took a chance, based on the raving reviews and no mention of the changing of what I thought the brand represented). The problem is the toe box. I compared it against an old pair of 3.5s I have at my office, and the difference is rounding on both edges of the toe box (no such rounding on the 3.5) takes away about a 1/4 to 1/3 inch away on both sides. Which means its a typical sneaker. This past Tuesday, I was in the airport, and I noticed something that I didn't quite understand until now. The only person with a new pair of Altra's on (in a busy intl airport) was me. Now, there were other brands of hardcore enthusiasts' running shoes well represented with both new and old styles. However, every Altra wearer (no matter the style - mostly Timp, Torin, Peak, and Olympus) had on a version of the shoe that were six years or older. I suspect all the 4 & 5 star reviews got into the brand in the last 2 - 3 years. Smh. Just for the record these were my 4th purchase of Altra shoes in the past 18 months (there will not be a 5th)
originally posted on altrarunning.com
The Olympus 5's are amazing! I had to try on a brand new pair of 4s for comparison the other day to see how different and improved the 5's are. The cushion is the 5 is much like a memory foam mattress but with a great amount of energy return and better arch support without feeling like a stability shoe. The 4s kind of left me handing for the additional kick and energy return and the cushion wasn't there. Plus the heel lock in the 4s is really challenging. Despite the attempts with various lacing techniques my heels always had a slip to them. The 5s have a drastically different lock and do a much better job holding the heel in place. However, I've found the heel to be too tall and caused chaffing right away. I've tried taller socks and it helps but there continues to ... MoreThe Olympus 5's are amazing! I had to try on a brand new pair of 4s for comparison the other day to see how different and improved the 5's are. The cushion is the 5 is much like a memory foam mattress but with a great amount of energy return and better arch support without feeling like a stability shoe. The 4s kind of left me handing for the additional kick and energy return and the cushion wasn't there. Plus the heel lock in the 4s is really challenging. Despite the attempts with various lacing techniques my heels always had a slip to them. The 5s have a drastically different lock and do a much better job holding the heel in place. However, I've found the heel to be too tall and caused chaffing right away. I've tried taller socks and it helps but there continues to be friction. I don't believe the really cool adventurous heel tab is causing the chaffing but the extra height at the very top of heel that connect to pull tab. The 4s didn't cause any chaffing problems around the top of the heel of the shoe. Lastly, the laces are pretty short and it would be challenging to use the 2nd eyehole if needed and have extra lacing room to get a proper tie down. Overall, the shoes are much better than the 4s but the chaffing and shorter laces are the reason for the 4 star review.
| ARCH SUPPORT | Support |
| TERRAIN | Road |
| PURPOSE | Running |
| WEIGHT PAIR | 12.3 ounces |
Altra Olympus 5 M
Delivery $81.68
Mens Altra Olympus 5, The Running Company, Black/Gray / 10
Delivery by Mon $10
Mens Altra Olympus 5 Black / Gray / US 10
Free delivery between 4–12 May
I have been a long time Altra devotee, and generally love their shoes. I have had a handful of Lone Peaks (shoes and boots), road shoes, and even a pair of casual shoes. All of which I have loved. I originally purchased a pair of Timp 4, however Altra has unfortunately strayed away from their original foot shape with that shoe. I returned those for the Olympus for longer runs that would be on paved road, gravel road/multi track, and single track.Original impression of the Olympus was that the shape was wonderful and fit my foot perfectly. The materials were generally well sourced, but the shoe laces were woefully short. For the huge amount of stack (30mm), the shoe was pretty unimpressive. Felt stiff and dead, with little spring for such an amount of cushioning. ... MoreI have been a long time Altra devotee, and generally love their shoes. I have had a handful of Lone Peaks (shoes and boots), road shoes, and even a pair of casual shoes. All of which I have loved. I originally purchased a pair of Timp 4, however Altra has unfortunately strayed away from their original foot shape with that shoe. I returned those for the Olympus for longer runs that would be on paved road, gravel road/multi track, and single track.Original impression of the Olympus was that the shape was wonderful and fit my foot perfectly. The materials were generally well sourced, but the shoe laces were woefully short. For the huge amount of stack (30mm), the shoe was pretty unimpressive. Felt stiff and dead, with little spring for such an amount of cushioning. The Vibram tread was a nice shift on Altra’s part, and did well transitioning from surface to surface.The straw that broke the camels back with this shoe was that the tread came unglued middle of a very critical race for me. So much so, that I had to stop, and rip it off the shoe to continue. There was about 4 inches of tread flapping around between the shoe and the ground.I am hoping that Altra gets their act together on a few things, mostly to include QC and shifting back to their roots in actual foot shaped shoes.Would not recommend the Olympus for the time being, especially for the price.
I've been wearing Altra brand for about 10 years. The shoes keep getting more narrow. There is no more "foot shape" spacing. There now just normal shoes. Past 3.5 for all versions you get great cushioning, and a run of the mill fit. Now I see why they created a Wide for Torin (pre 4.0 version there was no need). Just received the Olympus 5 (took a chance, based on the raving reviews and no mention of the changing of what I thought the brand represented). The problem is the toe box. I compared it against an old pair of 3.5s I have at my office, and the difference is rounding on both edges of the toe box (no such rounding on the 3.5) takes away about a 1/4 to 1/3 inch away on both sides. Which means its a typical sneaker. This past Tuesday, I was in the airport, and I ... MoreI've been wearing Altra brand for about 10 years. The shoes keep getting more narrow. There is no more "foot shape" spacing. There now just normal shoes. Past 3.5 for all versions you get great cushioning, and a run of the mill fit. Now I see why they created a Wide for Torin (pre 4.0 version there was no need). Just received the Olympus 5 (took a chance, based on the raving reviews and no mention of the changing of what I thought the brand represented). The problem is the toe box. I compared it against an old pair of 3.5s I have at my office, and the difference is rounding on both edges of the toe box (no such rounding on the 3.5) takes away about a 1/4 to 1/3 inch away on both sides. Which means its a typical sneaker. This past Tuesday, I was in the airport, and I noticed something that I didn't quite understand until now. The only person with a new pair of Altra's on (in a busy intl airport) was me. Now, there were other brands of hardcore enthusiasts' running shoes well represented with both new and old styles. However, every Altra wearer (no matter the style - mostly Timp, Torin, Peak, and Olympus) had on a version of the shoe that were six years or older. I suspect all the 4 & 5 star reviews got into the brand in the last 2 - 3 years. Smh. Just for the record these were my 4th purchase of Altra shoes in the past 18 months (there will not be a 5th)
The Olympus 5's are amazing! I had to try on a brand new pair of 4s for comparison the other day to see how different and improved the 5's are. The cushion is the 5 is much like a memory foam mattress but with a great amount of energy return and better arch support without feeling like a stability shoe. The 4s kind of left me handing for the additional kick and energy return and the cushion wasn't there. Plus the heel lock in the 4s is really challenging. Despite the attempts with various lacing techniques my heels always had a slip to them. The 5s have a drastically different lock and do a much better job holding the heel in place. However, I've found the heel to be too tall and caused chaffing right away. I've tried taller socks and it helps but there continues to ... MoreThe Olympus 5's are amazing! I had to try on a brand new pair of 4s for comparison the other day to see how different and improved the 5's are. The cushion is the 5 is much like a memory foam mattress but with a great amount of energy return and better arch support without feeling like a stability shoe. The 4s kind of left me handing for the additional kick and energy return and the cushion wasn't there. Plus the heel lock in the 4s is really challenging. Despite the attempts with various lacing techniques my heels always had a slip to them. The 5s have a drastically different lock and do a much better job holding the heel in place. However, I've found the heel to be too tall and caused chaffing right away. I've tried taller socks and it helps but there continues to be friction. I don't believe the really cool adventurous heel tab is causing the chaffing but the extra height at the very top of heel that connect to pull tab. The 4s didn't cause any chaffing problems around the top of the heel of the shoe. Lastly, the laces are pretty short and it would be challenging to use the 2nd eyehole if needed and have extra lacing room to get a proper tie down. Overall, the shoes are much better than the 4s but the chaffing and shorter laces are the reason for the 4 star review.
The fit, traction, and running performance are phenomenal, but I have never owned a shoe that fell apart more quickly. I wear these shoes around the house and for ~10 miles a week of trail running.In the first month: a lug fell off, the heel strap broke, much of the upper started to fray. Now, 4 months in: the outsole and midsole are heavily worn, and the upper looks ancient and is developing holes in multiple places. At month 3, a friend commented that I should replace my "beat-up old shoes"!At this rate, the shoes basically cost $1/mile - ridiculously bad value. I am now in the market for a new pair for when these fail outright, but I can't bring myself to buy another pair of Altras until the quality of materials and testing are improved.Frankly, this seems ... MoreThe fit, traction, and running performance are phenomenal, but I have never owned a shoe that fell apart more quickly. I wear these shoes around the house and for ~10 miles a week of trail running.In the first month: a lug fell off, the heel strap broke, much of the upper started to fray. Now, 4 months in: the outsole and midsole are heavily worn, and the upper looks ancient and is developing holes in multiple places. At month 3, a friend commented that I should replace my "beat-up old shoes"!At this rate, the shoes basically cost $1/mile - ridiculously bad value. I am now in the market for a new pair for when these fail outright, but I can't bring myself to buy another pair of Altras until the quality of materials and testing are improved.Frankly, this seems to be a widespread issue across the whole product line at the moment - my guess is that someone made the call to use weaker materials in construction to save $$$, or someone let testing/QC slip with new designs/materials/partners. Either should result in the responsible party losing their job or significant job responsibility, and with a replacement spearheading an epic push to improve durability and salvage the brand reputation before the next generation launches.
I have about 65 miles on the shoes and wanted to share some feedback. First the good stuff. The material on the inside of the shoe's collar appears to be more durable than the previous version and the heel lockdown is also better than the previous version. Unfortunately, that's all I have for positive features as I have run into a number of issues with version 5.First, the shoe has smaller volume than the previous version. Not sure if this is a sizing issue or if the shoe is truly narrower or shallower than the previous version. Going up a half size might help that. The midsole feels much less plush than version 4. At 65 miles the midsole feels like the previous version did at around 400 miles. The super tall heel pull tab requires the wearer to use only tall ... MoreI have about 65 miles on the shoes and wanted to share some feedback. First the good stuff. The material on the inside of the shoe's collar appears to be more durable than the previous version and the heel lockdown is also better than the previous version. Unfortunately, that's all I have for positive features as I have run into a number of issues with version 5.First, the shoe has smaller volume than the previous version. Not sure if this is a sizing issue or if the shoe is truly narrower or shallower than the previous version. Going up a half size might help that. The midsole feels much less plush than version 4. At 65 miles the midsole feels like the previous version did at around 400 miles. The super tall heel pull tab requires the wearer to use only tall socks with the shoe otherwise the heel pull tab creates friction against the Achillies tendon. Finally the shoe ships with laces that are so short that they cannot be tied if using the last set of eyelets. I had to pull the laces off of my old Olympus 4's to use with these shoes. Hard to understand how a $200 shoe does not include functional laces.I tried to exchange them for a half size larger from the retailer I purchased them from. Because I was outside the 30 day purchase period they would not help me and advised me to contact Altra. I contacted Altra and the advised me to contact the retailer I purchased them from. Looks like I am stuck.Very disappointed in these quality control issues for such a premium shoe. I liked version 4 but will definitely think twice before shelling out this kind of cash on another Altra.
I reviewed this shoe when I first bought it roughly 5 months ago and was pleased to see a Vibram sole and more support compared to the Lone Peak 5 I have been wearing prior to this. I have enjoyed wearing the Olympus since then it has been supportive and comfortable. The issue I had with the lenght/flat toe box and my second toe hitting the front didn't end up being an issue.What has been a big problem is the durability of these shoes. There are now numerous holes all over the linking of the shoes and also most worryingly the Vibram grip is separating from the midsole. I had paid more for a premium shoe and would expect at least a year before this kind of wear and tear would start to appear. I am not running in these just walking casually pushing a pram around our ... MoreI reviewed this shoe when I first bought it roughly 5 months ago and was pleased to see a Vibram sole and more support compared to the Lone Peak 5 I have been wearing prior to this. I have enjoyed wearing the Olympus since then it has been supportive and comfortable. The issue I had with the lenght/flat toe box and my second toe hitting the front didn't end up being an issue.What has been a big problem is the durability of these shoes. There are now numerous holes all over the linking of the shoes and also most worryingly the Vibram grip is separating from the midsole. I had paid more for a premium shoe and would expect at least a year before this kind of wear and tear would start to appear. I am not running in these just walking casually pushing a pram around our local park etc so not putting high demands on them. It is disappointing enough to make me want to look at a different brand as my Lone Peak's soles wore down ridiculously quickly. It is a shame as I am mostly enjoying the zero drop/cushion experience and the extra room for the toes that this platform provides. However for the money I need something that will last longer than this. I hope you are listening Altra?!!!
If you liked the Olympus 4, you'll like the 5...I think the 5 upper is a bit nicer and it maybe even looks a bit better as well, and the attempt at mid and heel lock down is appreciated, even though the weight gain wasn't. AND I am in the camp of hating that minimal tongue or whatever you want to call it...in a beefy shoe like that, what is this vain attempt at thinning in the tongue? It's a wide shoe and needs a bit more tongue padding to make it more versatile for different fits and lace tightness for people. Seriously, that tongue is ridiculous on the Olympus. But nonetheless I warmed eventually to the 4 and have found my lacing happy place, and even got multiple pairs, and the 5 is a solid next step if just a partial and heavier one while keeping tongue ... MoreIf you liked the Olympus 4, you'll like the 5...I think the 5 upper is a bit nicer and it maybe even looks a bit better as well, and the attempt at mid and heel lock down is appreciated, even though the weight gain wasn't. AND I am in the camp of hating that minimal tongue or whatever you want to call it...in a beefy shoe like that, what is this vain attempt at thinning in the tongue? It's a wide shoe and needs a bit more tongue padding to make it more versatile for different fits and lace tightness for people. Seriously, that tongue is ridiculous on the Olympus. But nonetheless I warmed eventually to the 4 and have found my lacing happy place, and even got multiple pairs, and the 5 is a solid next step if just a partial and heavier one while keeping tongue weirdness. I know people have mentioned the laces, and they are shortish...I swap out all my shoes with elastic lock laces, so it doesn't really matter to me, but yes the 5s laces are on the short side...so were the mid boots laces (which I also replaced with boot length lock laces). All told, the Olympus 4 and 5 versions got me back to multiple pairs of Olympus in my closet...the last time that was true was with the 2.0...yes that long ago! I think these new ones fit more 'neutral' compared to some of the Olympus versions, which is important to this supinator, plus they are built better and look better. I am fairly sensitive to pronation control shoes and these Olympus are ok in that regard...looking at the backs of them and that classic Olympus build up of midsole stuff on the medial heel freaks me out, but wearing them doesn't feel that drastic thankfully. But if you're a supinator you will want to test drive that for yourself as that can be a wonky feeling, in a trail shoe especially.Happy trails everyone..
I hate that these feel so much inferior to my mostly great experiences in the 4s. I've had 5 pairs of the 4s, which get about 450 miles each before the seams in the inner sides rip, which is when I retire them. The 5s look initially to have better materials on the upper and possibly worked to address the common rips in the sides, but only time will tell. But each pair of 4s, right out of the box, has felt great on my feet with no break-in required.The 5s, however, have a different feel on my feet. I've only been on two 12-mile outings in these on the same rocky and rooty trails I'm always on. First thing I noticed were the shorter laces. I could barely tie a single knot, let alone a double knot. I first thought this might not be shorter laces, but the more padded ... MoreI hate that these feel so much inferior to my mostly great experiences in the 4s. I've had 5 pairs of the 4s, which get about 450 miles each before the seams in the inner sides rip, which is when I retire them. The 5s look initially to have better materials on the upper and possibly worked to address the common rips in the sides, but only time will tell. But each pair of 4s, right out of the box, has felt great on my feet with no break-in required.The 5s, however, have a different feel on my feet. I've only been on two 12-mile outings in these on the same rocky and rooty trails I'm always on. First thing I noticed were the shorter laces. I could barely tie a single knot, let alone a double knot. I first thought this might not be shorter laces, but the more padded tongue and/or different arrangement of eyelets, but I took the laces out of both and they are a good 8" shorter! Never have my 4s come untied, but twice in my first run, I found myself stopping to tie them back - incredibly annoying. And just to get the single knot, I had to pull the laces tight throughout, which made for a uncomfortable fit on the tops of my feet.In both outings, I experienced foot pain in my outer arches that was never present in my 4s.I also noticed tonight in doing this review that the 2nd and 4th row of tread under the toes are starting to peel back, which looks like is common based on some other reviews. Not sure if this is just a glue issue or what, but this never happened in my 4s, and to be happening after less than 25 miles is not great. I'm sure Altra will fix this by replacing my shoes via warranty claim, but for $180 a shoe with a lifespan of 4-500 miles, we should expect a better product.I'll be looking to stock up on 4s and either wait for the next model or possibly try the Mont Blancs. I absolutely LOVED the 4s and felt like I finally found my go-to trail shoe for hiking and trail running. Definitely not ready to give up on Altras by any means, but the experience so far with the 5s has been poor.
I've had many pairs of this shoe and each one tears in the same spots on the upper near the ball of the foot. I've heard others have had this problem. Attempted to get a replacement pair because the shoe had less than 160 miles on it and within the warranty mileage and the said it was "normal wear and tear" and not a defect. It is clearly a defect if a shoe's upper tears on different generations of the shoe repeatedly with normal running over less than 160 mile period. This is the first time I've tried to get a replacement because it has become so frustrating and expensive and I am extremely displeased with customer service. I will be on the lookout for a high cushioned, wide forefoot, zero drop shoe from other companies than Altra from hear on out because I'm so ... MoreI've had many pairs of this shoe and each one tears in the same spots on the upper near the ball of the foot. I've heard others have had this problem. Attempted to get a replacement pair because the shoe had less than 160 miles on it and within the warranty mileage and the said it was "normal wear and tear" and not a defect. It is clearly a defect if a shoe's upper tears on different generations of the shoe repeatedly with normal running over less than 160 mile period. This is the first time I've tried to get a replacement because it has become so frustrating and expensive and I am extremely displeased with customer service. I will be on the lookout for a high cushioned, wide forefoot, zero drop shoe from other companies than Altra from hear on out because I'm so displeased with them at this point. Its disappointing because I used to like their shoes quite a bit. I am starting to suspect that they don't feel a need to take care of their customers because there isn't enough competition in the zero drop shoe industry. Hopefully this will change soon. More competition with Altra should force them to take care of their customers if customers had other options than Altra's poorly designed shoes.
I wanted to step up a little stability and support for hikes. I wear Lone Peaks near daily and they are the go to versatility shoe for broad spectrum adventure land, sea, and no so much air anymore.Olympus has hit the nail on the head for stability and support without adding clunky and disconnected from the earth footwear.The new tongue design does not present any problems. The high heel and flexibility of the shoe make for a perfect lock in without having to over tighten.Rigid in the exact places it's needed to maintain life of the shoe and way ultra light material that maintains a comforting level of protection.I love Altra shoes!IMHO. Folks who's Altra don't fit proper are very much on them. Your feet will shape to what you put them in (and Altra knows ... MoreI wanted to step up a little stability and support for hikes. I wear Lone Peaks near daily and they are the go to versatility shoe for broad spectrum adventure land, sea, and no so much air anymore.Olympus has hit the nail on the head for stability and support without adding clunky and disconnected from the earth footwear.The new tongue design does not present any problems. The high heel and flexibility of the shoe make for a perfect lock in without having to over tighten.Rigid in the exact places it's needed to maintain life of the shoe and way ultra light material that maintains a comforting level of protection.I love Altra shoes!IMHO. Folks who's Altra don't fit proper are very much on them. Your feet will shape to what you put them in (and Altra knows this) so if you put them in other footwear or even different figment Altra shoes then your feet will not be shaped for Altras. It's all (mostly at least) or nothing with your feet. You either care or you don't (to do the research and survey shoes until you find your brand and fit).My feet fit perfectly to Altra shoes and I am grateful for it.Them Torin 5 tongues were so bad though.
| ARCH SUPPORT | Support |
| TERRAIN | Road |
| PURPOSE | Running |
| WEIGHT PAIR | 12.3 ounces |
