ALTRAMen's Olympus 5 Trail Running Shoe

Tried a lot of shoes lately. Nike Air, Puma, Addias etc.These shoes here are worth the money and have great arch support and cushion for long standing and being on my feet for long periods. As a massage therapist I have to stand a lot and move around a lot. Now my feet sing happy noises when the day is done

Everyone should try Altra shoes. I stumbled upon this brand by accident and feel like I won the lottery. What a difference this brand makes for my feet. Although I do not run, they provide such great comfort, support, and style. From the wide toe box, to the zero drop, nothing compares.

I've been a runner and hiker most of my life but my feet are shot. I'm taking drastic measures to correct problems without having surgery or injections. Going to zero down shoes with a wide natural toe is not the drastic part, it's the easy part. I'm also transitioning to bare foot shoes when I'm not at work. This is going to take a while to undo what I've done but so far it seems to be helping. Most people take this journey way too fast so I'm taking people's advice and going slow.These are my first Altras after researching many brands and I like them. Very comfortable. The cushion is good yet not squishy like Hoka, but most of all it's a zero down shoe with plenty of room for my toes to move. Hopefully I can reverse my Morton's Neuroma and abductor digili minimi pain. If your feet hurt then life can be tough. The heel is more snug then I expected (I have very thin feet with no fat) so be warmed.I would have preferred to have gotten the all black but it was $52 more than the black and gray. Couldn't justify it. I did find this color on sale so make sure if you're not picky on what color you need that you look at the different versions. These shoes are not cheap so even $109 in this economy is quite a bit. Eventually I'll be using these for mountain hikes but for a while I'll be using these at work simply as a good pair of shoes. They might look a little funny to some because of the larger toe box but frankly I could care less what people think. At least I can see my feet.Made of good quality materials and even though it doesn't look like it it's quite a light shoe.Definitely worth trying. If these are your first is zero down shoes then take it easy at first. If you're using them to eventually transfer over to barefoot shoes, take it easy, this is not a race.Go up half or a whole size on these. They run small.

My first Altra shoes. My initial impression is the good quality. I still have to try trailing with these shoes.

OMG I cant say enough about how comfortable these shoes are! I have wide feet and a high arch which makes shopping for shoes a chore. Usually I end up trying dozens of styles and sizes before I find one that I’m happy with but these are absolutely perfect right out of the box. I really appreciate the wide toe box too. Heading out on a hike now with happy feet ;^)

I still have the Lone Peak but they are both weatherproof so that means they get hot during the summer. These Altras are for my foot shape wide on the forefoot with high arch.I did not expect them to be supple and much more confident descending on pebbly loose tracks in New Mexico. When I was going off track down this gully, I though my foot got stuck as I was going low to clear the tree limbs. It was just gripping on a rock so well. I was surprise how plush it was and it only meant I can go on longer. Yeah it may impede speed on harder packed flat trails but the descent performance was awesome, so probably you can make up time then. I am just a a late 50's maintenance runner, not racing. My favorite trails go from 1 to 2 k elevation 5 - 8 miles. I also run on flat trails, the mud performace is not so great but not as good as the Lone Peak all weather. I do like road or track and for that I just have budget shoes but if I need to get a track specific one those, I am going to stick with Altras so I preserve the tread on these. I will use the Lone Peaks when the weather gets colder.Rock garden's and boulders performance is great but not sure how fast they'll wear or if the grip will get weaker. Honestly they are too grippy now,. I have a picture how they look after 2 6 mile runs on rough terrain with ascent and descent. The midsoles and soft material could wear out quicklyThe only other negative is that the laces are not so great, They do the job but they are short, plus they feel low quality.Also we will have to see How the thinnest material will hold. The Lone Peal all weather just has this tough although thin feel about them.For what this shoe can do in performance, I give it 5 stars. For someone that races or an avid runner, I expect them to get shoes every season, so durability may not even be a criteria.

Hi all, as of mid-October, the Teal/Gray combo .. 45% off.. no where during shopping was I under the impression I'd receive a pair of Altra that were not brand new in their original box, with stuffing inside the shoes and all. So, while I don't believe this pair was anything more than too big for the last person, I did not receive a brand new pair.Surely, the discount is great, and I have trouble moving away from Altra as it is! I can say with 100% confidence that there was no disclaimer provided to me saying, this cost, that I may receive these in anything other than brand new condition, in their original packaging, with paper inside to keep the form of the shoe.Altra, did you give a second pair of laces with these, brand new? If so, I'm missing those, too.Anyway, to end it all, they fit perfectly. Please follow EU sizing if you're unsure as the 11.5 is not something I should have ordered in a 12!

I've worn Altras for years. I'm a size 10 but I upsize to 10.5. But with these, I'd easily go with a 10. I have a 10.5 that is way too big but I wear big socks with them. My Altra hiking boots are a 10.5 and fit perfectly for that need. Right now, I have six pairs of Altras. All are 10.5. I'm going to get another pair of these because they are super comfy, but I'll get them in a 10.