Olympus 5.0 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Altra Olympus 5.0 Trail Running Shoe
With nothing but miles upon miles of singletrack on the agenda, we lace into the Olympus 5.0 Trail Running Shoe. The cushiest in Altra's trail line, this pair softens rock gardens and scree fields, while the grooved midsole flexes with our feet affording them natural movement atop technical terrain.
Details
- Plush running shoe for distance runs on trail
- Engineered mesh upper provides breathability and durability
- Original FootShape Fit gives room for toe splay and long-run swell
- 0mm drop promotes a midfoot strike and natural stride
- Lightweight foam provides lasting shock absorption
- Sticky Vibram rubber grips both wet and dry ground
- Multi-directional lugs deliver reliable, stabilizing traction
- Item #ATRQ03L
- Upper Material
- engineered mesh
- Lining
- synthetic
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- removable
- Midsole
- Innerflex tech, compression-molded EVA
- Sole
- Trailclaw lugs, Vibram Megagrip rubber
- Last
- straight
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- maximum
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 33 / 33mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Claimed Weight
- 12.3oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 300 - 500 miles
- Activity
- trail running
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 310 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 28, 2024
Feels narrow, rigid and constraining
I was disappointed by the fit and comfort of this model. The shoe feels too narrow and lacking in volume and the upper very rigid and constraining. The tongue is also very thin and lacking in cushion so quite uncomfortable. I'm addition the shoe laces are to short. I barely had enough length too tie them. At least, I liked the pattern and grippiness of the sole... When compared to its road equivalent, the via Olympus which I quite like, the trail version feels small, narrow and uncomfortable. In the end, I returned them and stored instead for a pair of Topos.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 21, 2024
Disappointed in the durability
The most comfortable shoe I've worn in a while, but the ankle cushioning developed a hole after 6 months and the shoe is separating from the sole after exactly one year. I only walk in these shoes. I am very disappointed in the durability. I'm not even rough on these shoes and they have worn out. Recommend with major caveats.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 20, 2024
Poor quality
Sadly I have to give these a bad review. The quality is not good. I love how they fit and how they feel, but for them to be falling apart after 5 months, only using them for daily walking is pretty wild. I wish Altra went back to the days of rugged reliable shoes that don't fall apart from simply walking around. This will be my last pair of shoes until things improve.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 18, 2024
Another one out of the ball park!
After figuring out that my feet have changed since my last pair of Altras and having to go up half a size, these are another great shoe. I ordered late and was set to run another Ragnar trail relay in Zion,Ut, I had no time to break these shoes in. So, I broke them in on the race. Zion is a no joke extreme elevation, extreme terrain, race, and these performed flawlessly. No blisters, no bruising, no chaffing. Thank you again for a great product!
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 17, 2024
Larger sizes 13 and above in the black color need to be made
When are you going to make bigger sizes such as 13 in the black colors?
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 15, 2024
Mixed feelings
I wore these hiking and some city walking and trail running. Pros: Roomy toe box, Beautiful greyish green color , (no longer offered), Nice styling, good grip, mostly comfortable fit and cushioning. Cons: Vibram lugs peeled off very early ( a common problem it seems). The arch support is off somehow, maybe a little too hard or too pronounced, and causes my feet to hurt under the arch. The shoe is well ventilated except the tongue which causes the top of the foot to get too hot in the summer heat. Laces are too short. I ordered a 1/2 size larger than what I usually wear to get a good fit. I really liked these shoes except for the cons which are a deal breaker unless Altra fixes these issues. I don't like the current color ways as much as the dusty green.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 10, 2024
Not the shoe for me
The only running shoe I regret buying, bulky fit never felt good on my feet. If you to does ever hit the front of the shoe it is not great.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 5, 2024
Not the same
The soles are peeling off in multiple places. Both toes and the back of the right. I have gotten a fair amount of use, but not for this to happen. One 14er and one 10 mile backpack plus some daily running. When I contacted Altra that told me to go to the place of purchase. I'm writing this to help you get better as I love the brand but seems to be a theme of quality sliding.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 28, 2024
I would not buy this shoe again
I used to hike lots of miles in either the Lone Peaks or these. I recently purchased and returned a new pair of Olympus. They were not lush. They were not cushioned. I could feel every millimeter of every lug from the Vibram soles. Felt like a piece of the shoe box was all the separated the heavy duty Vibram Soles from my foot. Ive been buying Altra's since 2011. This last new pair were the worst shoes I've ever walked in. Absolutely terrible. I see they finally have some size 14 Lone Peaks in stock. I want them but after this recent experience, I'm hesitant. I used to love this company.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 23, 2024
A nicely designed shoe with appalling lack of durability!
Love the large toe box and the overall shoe design, but very disappointed with liner durability for the 4 shoes I've purchased. As a textile scientist I know of what I speak.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
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