Thanks for the great reviews. Really helpful in making a choice for my next Altra. Best shoe reviews on the web!

Great review, super excited for these to hit the market. Loved version 4 and got lots of wear out of them, my favorite Altra. It hasn't lost the Altra identity.

Thanks for the great overview (as usual). Very glad they didn't mess up this model!

Thank you for the video, I just bought a pair of these shoes at a local retailer here in Tennessee. I was taking them on a test walk and doing some research on them. Your video helped a lot.

Super insightful, as always, Steve. It was nice to meet you in store last week.

Amazing review!!! I love that you address adding a custom orthotic. So helpful! I wish i lived closer to your shop. Such a great resource. Please keep the reviews coming!

this was an awesome overview.., thank you.

Great overview Steve!

Great review and looking forward to the new Olympus! The updates are all good for me for hiking. Love the Lone Peak and wear it all the time but need more cushion for hiking.

Love my 4s have 3 pairs and look forward to these ones

Fantastic review!

I bought them from you guys! GREAT SERVICE! I WILL BUY AGAIN!

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, enjoy your shoes!

Excellent review! Thank you.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The 4 is my go to work and daily shoe I have like 4 pairs love them. As a bigger guy 260lbs the torin breaks down fast under my girth. The olympus4 held up well and is super comfortable and supportive.

@Tmacademia

Жыл бұрын

I am also a bigger guy. Thanks for your comment cuz it's helping me with my decision making

Great video! Thanks for the info

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a coincidence. You randomly came up ad I am searching for new shoes for dog agility and USPSA and you are from my hometown of Westminster! My first apartment was above the furniture store across the street from you!

Perfect Video! Thank you

Another great and accurate review Steve! Hey, I'm back Four months later after putting maybe 40 miles on my Olympus 4's. Altra has taken a nose dive, they just can't get it right and their customer service is bogus to boot. The fabric on the upper comes with holes already in it right on the outer part of your foot that inevitably scrapes on every plant, rock, and stick. The holes, (for breathing) make for a great spot for the tear to get started, and that's exactly what happened on my first run. And that's not all, 6 runs down the trail the top eyelets on both shoes tore out, and I wasn't yanking on my laces from the top like a kid. I tie my shoes with intention like my dad taught me. The shoe laces didn't even show any wear yet, nor did the outsoles. The Mega Grip Sole is the jam for scrambling and it lasts pretty well too. I give credit where credit is due. The issues that I'm having, other people are also having. Altras defects are becoming a well-known fact. My hope is as a community we can help Altra get back to their A game. We have to call these companies out on their crap. I'd rather haul a few extra grams down the trail than have to deal with their shitty custy service. I contacted warranty they said "tough luck pal". Long story longer, I just went and handled the Olympus 5's to see if they had addressed any of these issues. The eyelet material was identical and the plush soft thin upper material had even bigger holes than the 4's in the very same vulnerable area. Disappointed!

@jacosteyn9031

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. I love the Altra brand but the quality is a disaster.

Love the midsole, best of all altras! Soft and also reactive! Better than all the ego, ego max or quantic stuff. Super comfy for my wide feet.

Thanks for the review. Altra Olympus 4 is my preferred shoe for anything longer than 6 hours (ultra trail races / 12 hr and 24 hr rogaining races). I look forward to trying the newest version.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you like the upgrade, thanks for watching!

I love your videos, you do a really great job. Is there a color chart for the Olympus 5 yet? I'd love to see the colors that are going to be coming out before I scoop up a different model.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

I should have all the colors that are available now up on our website, www.shop.letsrunmoore.com now. They will also have another color in early 2023.

Very good info, thank you.

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the kind feedback

Thank you Steve, from the UK. I have just ran in my Olympus 5’s and they have transformed my whole experience of running and given me more confidence than ever. I was using the Altra Lone Peak 6 and I love that shoe so much but for the runs I do which is trail and quite lumpy under foot the Olympus felt so good. With the Lone Peaks I felt they were a bit floppy for me and I kept turning my foot over in them. I will still use them though. Having come from Inov8s which were too narrow but an excellent company, with Altra I think I have found the holy grail with the Olympus. At first I thought they were a bit clumpy, they are not. As I write this I am planning my run tomorrow. Thank you for such an insight into this shoe.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear about your good experience! It is such a good shoe for uneven trails. Thanks for watching.

@Dharma_Bum

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne. Are you the same size in both the LP and Olympus?

@annclev3462

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dharma_Bum Hi there. I stupidly bought an extra half size up on the Lone Peaks but should have gone true to size and they are too big so i wear thicker socks. With the Olympus I am true to size and they are fantastic.

@Dharma_Bum

2 жыл бұрын

@@annclev3462 thank you!

The Mount Blanc boa teaser 😭😭😭

Great review. loved my V4. When is the boa MB review coming out.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

You can expect the review to come out in July!

Super Review

Time to buy up some 4s on sale

I would suggest going up half a size (compared to the Olympus 4). I tried a pair of these new 5s and that extra heel padding pushes your foot a bit forward in the shoe. My toes were a bit too close to the front of the toebox.

Love the content! The Olympus is probably my favorite fitting shoe. I'm really intrigued by the Outroad but worried about the slim fit. How much a difference between the fits is there?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The Outroad is comparable to a standard D width, while the Olympus 5 is comparable to a 2E width.

I like my Olympus 4s… except for the slim laces, that combined with the thin tongue, cut into my foot. It was remedied by recycling old Lone Peak laces. How are the laces and tongue on this version?

Would this be a good choice for the Camino de Santiago? I’m currently using Lone Peaks for training but I hear there is a lot of road walking and those medieval cobblestones are hell on your feet!

Just got a pair of these - I wear a 10.5 in the Lone Peak, got the same in the Olympus 5 - length is about the same but these feel smaller/tighter across the forefoot, not in the width as such, but in the mesh that covers the forefoot - I had to take them off after about half an hour. The LP I never notice on my feet, these I could feel, like I knew they were there. They might stretch a little with use as the mesh is pretty flexible. I might try a different lacing combination as I don’t want more length by going up another half size. The laces are actually too short to make use of the extra holes you would normally use a runners knot with. On the up side the sole is super squishy

@slavasss2189

Жыл бұрын

Overall trend for altra- become shorter and more narrow-((

I have owned Altra Olympus 4 and Olympus 3. My size in both has been an 8. I just bought and tried the Olympus 5 in a size 8 and from the moment I first slid my feet in a pair, the 8's were way too tight and small. I've been a size 8 in the Altra's Timp, Torin, Escalante. I did think the Olympus 4 and Olympus 3 were a little too wide and sloppy but the 5's are so much smaller. I will have to return these and try a 1/2 size larger. Just my two cents.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

We have found it to also run a little smaller than the 4, but it now runs true to size, whereas the previous versions ran large.

@bilaltahir9978

Жыл бұрын

@@RunMoore How is the fit compared to the new timp 4s? Does it for exactly the same as the timp 4s?

@slavasss2189

Жыл бұрын

Poor altra, continues to ruin its reputation, for us, old fans of og fit

Hi Steve! Thx for review. I fit size 9 in Olympus 4, would I fit the same for Olympus 5? Thx!

Hii! Thank you so much for another great video! I´m looking for a new pair of trail shoes as I´m getting ready for an upcoming race. It´s moutain ultramarathon - 101Km and + 5 500m elevation. Very technical terrain, steep uphills and downhills, rocks, mud, roots, part of the race is during the night. Would you reccomend Altra Olympus 5 or Mont Blanc boa? I wear barefoot all the time so I need some wide, comfy shoes, max cushioning is a priority. Thank you!

Thank uU for the great information! I guess this shoes has a taugh toe guard!

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

It is quite protective at the toes, which is great for wear on technical trails. Thanks for watching!

When will you have the Gortex high top model for preorder?

I do worry about durability as I get about 200 miles before the material starts to fall apart. Any changes in the way of durability?

Great review thank you! Would the Olympis be an ok choice for someone with a narrow foot? I currently wear and love the Timps which I got originally because I was concerned the Olympis would be too wide for me. Just wondering what your thoughts are on that. Thank you!

@eddysonbunardi919

2 жыл бұрын

if you go altra website, there is shoe finder. the simple way to explain, altra have 3 range wide: original, standart and slim. all three have different shoe in it. i have 4E so i choose shoe from original selection. if you have D or standart, you can try standart selection theere. hope this help.

Hey! Would you say these would be ok for mixed trail and road running? Thanks for any help.

Literally just got the 4s like a couple weeks ago. Wondering if I should return them to get the 5s?

Wohoaa! You caught me with that BOA flex! Those aren't even on the website yet! Any word on when they are going to be released?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

They will be released on August 1st!

Just got the mont blanc boa! They feel great, I hate laces

I run short trail runs in line peak 6 and love them. However, next year I’m doing 100k trail ultra - some road but mostly field / gravel / bridle way etc. Will the Olympus be overkill for this or just right?

Nice looking shoe. I wore Olympus 3& 4. I had 4 pairs of version 4. I saw them at TRE but still not released in late Spring 2022 and they told me Fall 2022. I switched to Speedgoat 5 since I use Mach 4 on roads. I am ramping down Altra. I like the shoes but not the company so much. They need to improve a lot of things. They didn't do justice for Olympus by ramping up all the other new versions but let Olympus slide for a long time. They only care about Lone Peak and Timp. They should make a road shoe based on Olympus. It is a great design for larger runners. Just my opinion.

@kitty4536

2 жыл бұрын

The Altra Torin is the road version of Olympus. It's max cushion.

@Runnerrwe

2 жыл бұрын

@@kitty4536 Thanks Kitty. I tried them but Torin has rails so it feels a bit different to me. I have friends that use them and like them but I don't like rails.

Will the high version be gore tex?

I’m looking for an Altra shoe with the original (wide) fit. I can’t seem to find any right now on their website. Per their website, they only offer “Original Fit” trail shoes. Do you think one would be able to use this model on the road? That being said, I assume it would wear much faster.

I was under the impression that the Olympus 5 was a more padded version of the lone peak. But I tried on the O5 and it was way tighter than the LP and my heel was popping out just by waking. Is it supposed to be tighter around the foot than the LP, even though it’s the same “fit” Was I wrong about my hope with this shoe? I was recommended to go to a more cushioned shoe to help with my stress pain and for my GORUCK events that will have me rucking for 12 and 24 hours.

Will the 5 drain water better than the 4? A centimeter of water sits in the 4 after going through a stream and doesn't come out.

Nice video- Im a wood worker and stand on concrete all day at a workbench- DO you think these would be good for that (ive been wearing lone peak for a few years at work and i love the zero lift as it slightly stretches the back of my leg, which has helped with cramps and nerve pain.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

I bet this would work well for you, it is higher cushion than the Lone Peak, but it is the same generous width. Additionally, the Vibram outsole of the Olympus is very grippy on surfaces like wet concrete.

Hi, I found the timp 4 was too narrow for my foot. Is the mont Blanc just as narrow, or a little wider than the timp 4?

When is the Mont Blanc BOA being released???

Would really like an in-depth comparison between the Olympus 5 and Monte Blanc. Seems like a lot of overlap there.

@freeian2

Жыл бұрын

Ginger Runner released a video comparing the contenders.

The new colors are stunningly bad. I love the 4, and am excited about the 5, but they can't be serious in thinking that folks will like the brown and orange versions. The others aren't much better. It's just really sad; they have to be color blind.

@CharlesBlank

Жыл бұрын

I’m actually color blind and hate them. The black lone peak 6s are the color way I would want out of the Olympus shoes. I kinda liked the black Olympus 5 mid but im not a fan of the grey nubuck looking material on the toe box.

@itsonlyrocketscience8876

Жыл бұрын

I love the browns and oranges, that's the kind of stuff I'm always attracted to. My wife jokes that I was born in the wrong decade because I always gravitate towards 70's designs and color schemes

@samantharicherson9780

Жыл бұрын

Yep they messed up on the color selection big time but what I really wanna know about is how that back pull tab feels against your back heel area

@itsonlyrocketscience8876

Жыл бұрын

@@samantharicherson9780 I just bought a pair, it felt fine in the store, I'll let you know how it feels after my first long trail run

@samantharicherson9780

Жыл бұрын

@@itsonlyrocketscience8876 yes that'd be great thank you!

Best Altra Tennis shoes

Any plans to do a review on the all new Brooks Caldera 6? It looks to be the superior max cushion trail shoe.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

We have it in store so we likely will ut out a review in the near future, so far it seems like a great option!

OMG, let's hope they didn't make it worse. To me, the Altra Olympus 4 is the best trail shoe there is.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

No, it's a nice update for sure! Subtle but nice little improvements on a fan favorite.

@jacosteyn9031

Жыл бұрын

The megagrip comes off within the first 100km. Had another pair sent to me and happened again not even 50km in. Quality is bad

Any idea if a new one is coming soon?

Since the toebox on Altra shoes seem to get narrower with each new version, are these narrower than the Olympus 4? You can check by laying the insoles on top of each other. edit: I got them from Runmoore over 1 week ago they are as wide as the Olympus 4, however the heel lockdown is bad so they are unwearable for me.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

They are the same width as the Olympus 4.

@Thunderbolt12966

2 жыл бұрын

@@RunMoore Thank God!

are all of the the soles on these deglueing and breaking quickly?

Is this shoes good for me with high arches?

Not understood about midsole- same as in timp? Its EVA?

Hi the Mont Blanc doesn’t have the same sole as the Olympus it’s got the light Vibram oops 😊 but thx for the video and Timp 4 comparison 😊

11.5 gang!

is it good for brisk walk

Altra Olympus 5 mid or Hoka Anacapa mid?

Would this be a comparable option to the Hoka Speedgoat5? I need to account for stress injuries and my orthopedic suggested the SG5, but I really like my lone peaks.

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

I would have to say the Olympus counterparts from Hoka would be either the Stinson 6 or the Hoka Challenger 7 ATR. The Hoka Speedgoat falls more into the mid-cushion, lightweight, fast trail shoe category. The Stinson and the Challenger models both have plusher midsole experience and incorporate a wider base, which contributes to improved stability during your runs like the Altra Olympus.

Is good for road running?????

Any whispers as to the MB Boa release date?

@tk5422

2 жыл бұрын

August

I wear a 10.5 in Torin 5, and 9.5 in Lone Peak 6. Any idea the correct size for the Olympus 5? Does the Olympus match up with the Torin or Lone Peak?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

It should run true to size like the Lone Peak

Anyone else with wide feet find these a little small. It’s so close to fitting that I’m getting nervous about going up in size.

I couldn't get into V4 for two reasons: heel slippage and short thing tongue. It looks like the heel cup is more beefy. Can you address that, and has the tongue been changed?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The heel cup is a bit beefier than the older Olympus 4. Unfortunately, the tongue has not been changed from the previous model.

I need the thinner but cushioned hiking boot

@jonastknotts3504

Жыл бұрын

I think you sold me on this. sounds great😀

日本に届くのはいつなのだろうか？メガグリップソールの剥がれやすさが改善されたか気になる。

Would this model would it be ok for me if i have narrow feet? I just want shoes with natural toe box and cushio, wondering if overall fit would not be to wide. I miss narrow version of natural foot shape.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The Olympus is pretty wide, it may be a little much if you have a very narrow foot. The Timp has a little more of a slim fit through the midfoot, you might want to try that.

Where are you located?

Do the Olympus 4 stretch out a little? Mine are a little snug across forefoot. I have bunions

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The upper fabric of the 5 doesn't have a huge amount of give but will stretch a little whereas the 4 pretty much does not stretch at all.

what size should I take olympus5 if i’m 25,6 cm? i’m nike’s eu41.

@RunMoore

9 ай бұрын

You would be around a US Men's 8 / Women's 9/9.5. Depending on the brand, size CM 26 Women's 9 or 9.5.

Will this come in goretex low version ? Or just goretex in the boot 🥾 ?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

It will come in a Gortex low version

@opusmax8171

2 жыл бұрын

@@RunMoore Awesome ! Thank you ❤️

I own the mid cut version of this, can i use it for trail running?

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

You could get away with using the Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTS for running. We suggest using it more for walking/hiking because it is a bulky shoe. A lot of people prefer the lighter variant for runs. But that doesn't mean you can't run in the mid-top variant.

How much do you sell them for? I was trying to get a pair but saw this shoe on Amazon for 179.

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

The Olympus 5 retails at $180. Using coupon code "RUNMOORE" on our website saves you 10%.

Ive had 3 pairs of Olympus 4. Love the shoe but the durability of the uppers are not great. Tears on the inside of the shoe. How does this new model compare.

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

It will be hard to speak about upper durability until it has been out long enough to get reviews, but the new upper definitely is more like a traditional Altra upper than the Olympus 4 and seems to be more flexible which I think will provide more give.

Remember when Altra made a good minimalist shoe?

@HowardWortonjb71

2 жыл бұрын

The Superior is pretty minimalist, is a terrific all round shoe

What number i buy if i have 10.709 inch, for long hiking days?

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

The Olympus fits true to size, but since you are doing longer runs on the trail we recommend going half to a whole size up. If your foot is around 10.7 inches long, we would recommend going for a US size 11 or 11.5.

This shoe isn't true to size. You need to upsize 0.5-1.0. I went from 10.5 Olympus 4 to 11 Olympus 5.

@g26shooter

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, only going from size 10 lone peak to Olympus 5 had to size up to 10.5

@SunkistSteps

Жыл бұрын

same here too. 8 in Oly 4 to 8.5 in Oly 5.

What other colors for men will it come in?

@davidshirley6850

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review my 2 favorite altra ever are the oylmpus 3.5(4 didn't fit as well), timp 1.5 (back when it was wider) I wish they kept more in the original shape so I approached the comment about needing more options in the original shape

@Hitman-3315

2 жыл бұрын

Black, grey/teal, brown/orange. Check the “MEN” link in the description on this video.

Not really review if you did not actually use them. Hope Altra learned and durability will be better than Olympus 4 until than I will just buy Topo. Btw. in Timp chapter: It is maxtrack outsole not megatrack.

Hi Run Moore , I am curious to know how good of the water drainage of this shoe , in my country we always cross creeks in a trail running and the water levels are mostly above the ankle height. PS. I notice that there are no more drainage holes at the toe cap. (There are some in the Olympus 4)

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

Although the Olympus 5 doeS not have drainage holes in the toe, they did change the upper to be a much more breathable and quick-drying material. However, the Timp 4 has extensive drainage through the midsole and is a great max cushion alternative if you are looking to stick with Altra.

@samattapoluttamayotin1457

2 жыл бұрын

@@RunMoore Thank you sir, after watch the photos closely I think that the water will be drained out through the upper though. So if the Olympus 5 has fair drainage ability I prefer to choose it for my next trail running.

@samattapoluttamayotin1457

2 жыл бұрын

@@RunMoore The easiest way to test the water drainage ability of the OLP 5 is just put the shoe on the ground and pouring water in to it then just see how it drain , so would you please make a clip of this testing ? Please….. Thank you in advance.

Olympus 5 is 50g heavier than Olympus 4 does it worth?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The weight only increased by 21g, which is worth it to prioritize maximum comfort. Thanks for watching!

How is the tongue on this version? I almost had to drop from a 50 miler due to the incredibly thin tongue in the Olympus 4 causing the laces to dig into my midfoot.

@cepheus03

2 жыл бұрын

Came here to ask this as well. Lace bite was a real issue for me in these. Mine was closer to the top where you knot the laces though. A bit thicker tongue would solve it.

@kevinkim2691

2 жыл бұрын

@@cepheus03 I actually had no issues in my last 50 miler with the Mont Blanc. I switched out the laces for Caterby laces and my feet felt fine the entire race.

@fuselee6891

2 жыл бұрын

If they didn’t change the tongue , I won’t bother and will move to the new Nike

@kitty4536

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuselee6891 Do the new Nike have wide toe box like Altra? I have been avoiding Nike because they are very narrow.

@fuselee6891

2 жыл бұрын

@@kitty4536 waiting for the new nike zegama

I miss the 4 and can't find it anymore. The 5 hurt my feet. Awful

Can u deliver in Philippines?

@muhamadhafify2437

Жыл бұрын

You can try Shopee or Lazada.

I find the Olympus 4 came up a half size too small for me and was a big disappointment. I’m 3 runs in wi the Mont Blanc and I have to say I love em.

Ran the Olympus 4. Two pairs of Olympus 5 and the soles came off 80km in. As usual Altras quality disappoints.

Mont blanc has the ego PRO!?!? Or ego max?

@RunMoore

2 жыл бұрын

The Mont Blanc has the EGO Max midsole.

@slavasss2189

2 жыл бұрын

Ego or ego max- isnt it just regular EVA?

@jimjurek7911

2 жыл бұрын

@@slavasss2189 both rubberized EVA… ego acts like a TPU… ego max is a bit lighter but not as compliant (squish)… both have really nice energy return and resist pack down compared to a normal EVA.

@lyrilljackson

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjurek7911 ego pro is lighter then ego max bro.....

@slavasss2189

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjurek7911 i am afraid we have no proof besides marketing words about real difference with normal eva?-)

guauuuuuuu

Is no one talking about how Olympus gained over an ounce? It wasn't light to begin with. Odd decision by Altra.

This tennis shoe hurt my ankle. I believe it came defective.

That Outsoles Don’t last Just like the Hoka. My part time job is Door Dash and just getting in and out of the car killed the soles fast within 5 months. Waste of Money. Half of its life in the car and the other half walking to peoples doors. WOW.

maxtrac on the timp and some other things.......ego max, not ego pro, on both the mont blancs......come on bro