
The North Face
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)

Altra Olympus 6
€190
The better pick if you want:
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX
$190
The better pick if you want:
Each axis ranks against the 173 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
Altra Olympus 6· leads in none
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX· leads in 3
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Altra Olympus 6 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX
How Altra Olympus 6 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX 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.
| Pick a ground | Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | |||||||
| 57 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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For value comparison: The Altra Olympus 6 ($190) provides premium features compared to the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Altra Olympus 6 in 2024.
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