AltraMen's Olympus 5 Trail Running

Extremely comfortable and roomy. True to size. Altra makes great shoes, got these on sale but they're worth full price.

Already own Altra Lone Peak 6 which I found a little lightweight. The Olympus 5 is much better for my needs. Use for hiking and not running. Has a vibram sole which some dont like but I find ideal. On another buyers advice I added a superfeet insole for added arch support and I have found the perfect shoe for me. Worked out a little expensive but if it gets you what you need!! Comfortable straight from the box. Not waterproof but dry quickly. Only remains to see how they last under prolonged use.Beware ..Once you get used to a wide toe box shoe like the Altra range you cant go back to standard fitting shoes. I have a pair of Hoka which I cant use anymore.

I have wide feet and a bunion from wearing tight shoes. This is the only shoe I can find with a wide toe box that still has lots of padding and support in the sole. Fits well for running, but is now my every day shoe.

Definitely one of the best (the best?) fitting, most comfortable shoes to ever grace my wide feet.The above said- that’s of little use if I cannot wear them because they are falling apart from light street walking use! I do not think I have actually used these shoes on a trail yet, god only knows how people ‘baby’ these treads on trail! From very light use I have severe scuffing and rubbing of the uppers, the side foam is deteriorating excessively and the vibram undersole pieces are ‘peeling’ from the footbed - just not good enough!I will track this product for future consideration purely because of the fit and comfort- but I will never buy unless I read plenty of reviews stating that they have resolved the durability issue and I take a punt in a sale…A ‘collab’ with someone like Scarpa (who know how to build footwear) would be the way forward.

I have just returned from walking more than 600 miles on the Camino Frances and the Camino Ingles.The Olympus 5s are much more durable than the 4s.I had to replace the insoles after more than 500 miles as they were done.I had no blisters or any other issues.I wore toe socks and thin hiking socks.I have used Altras for several years and these are by far the best so far.My only gripe is that the laces are too short and also come untied too easily.

An excellent running shoe!! Very comfortable and hardwearing!!

Frustrated with these. I’ve had them a few months and they are great in terms of comfort with wider feet and a “Greek toe”The grip off road is terrific especially when in the descent.They transition onto road sections fine when needed on route.However… the build quality is so poor, they are already falling apart with only 70 or so miles on them.Some side trim is coming off (trivial but still) but more annoying is the grip as come off, it’s only going to get worse.So frustrating, excellent design poorly executed.

Really disappointed with yet another pair of Altra’s being sub standard!I like these shoes because they’ve significantly reduced so foot pain I’ve had with other shoesBoth these and the mid Olympus 5 sole had quality issues and so I’m off to look at some Hoka shoesSo long Atra!