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Altra Olympus 275
Technical trail

Olympus 275

A max-cushion trail shoe with zero drop and a Vibram Megagrip outsole.

$195MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Technical trail
Also good for
Trail long run, 50K race
Cushion
max
Stability
neutral
Weight
338.8g
Drop
0mm
Stack
33/33mm
Lug
3.5mm
Widths
standard
Technical trailMax cushionUltra distanceLong runs
Our read

A soft, high-stack trail shoe for long, technical days on the trail.

Ride

Soft ride from compression-moulded EVA at a 33 mm stack, with Vibram grip.

Fit

One-piece MATRYX woven upper with a roomy toe box.

Best for

Long technical trail runs for runners who want a lot of cushion and zero drop.

Avoid if

You want a light, close-to-ground shoe.

Sources
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