Altra Olympus 6

The Altra Olympus 6 is a cushioned trail running shoe with Vibram® Megagrip outsole, zero‑drop platform, and spacious FootShape™ fit designed for trail running and hiking.

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5 video reviews

€190

Pricier than 87% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 345 g
Drop: 0 mm
Heel Stack: 33 mm
Forefoot Stack: 33 mm

Best for: Trail running, long-distance trail running, hiking and rugged outdoor adventures

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Weak points

LightnessGripAffordability

Cushioning
33 mm
Lightness
345 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$190

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€190

2024

345 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

technical trails, rugged terrain, long distances

Trail running, long-distance trail running, hiking and rugged outdoor adventures

Cushioning

0 mm

33 mm

Compression Molded EVA foam for maximum cushioning and comfort

Maximum cushioning with a plush ride and spacious toe box

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber for exceptional traction on wet and dry surfaces

Thick midsole cushioning and reinforced heel provide impact protection

Aggressive Vibram® Megagrip outsole lugs for secure grip on varied terrain

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays for durability

Standard Altra FootShape™ ergonomic insole allowing natural toe spread

Traditional lacing with roomy wide toe box (Original FootShape fit)

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On the terrain

How Altra Olympus 6 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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Altra Olympus 6							46

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Altra Olympus 653

Cushioning27/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Altra Olympus 6 was released in 2024.

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Better than Altra Olympus 6 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 59)
A lighter option (76 g less)
More cushioning (35 vs 33 mm heel stack)

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$190Score 90+31

Better than Altra Olympus 6 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 59)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 33 mm heel stack)

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Mammut Aenergy Trail Speed Low

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$190Score 80+21

Better than Altra Olympus 6 at:

A higher overall score (80 vs 59)
A lighter option (95 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.5 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Weak points

LightnessGripAffordability

Cushioning
33 mm
Lightness
345 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$190

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