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+ | The Altra Olympus has the soft cushioning that is similar to the [[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka range]], combined with zero drop and a nice wide toe box. It's remarkably flexible given its cushioning, with an outsole that works well on the road. Like the Hokas, the cushioning means the shoe works well on stony trails as well. Like other Altra shoes, the tongue area is wider than most shoes, reducing the pressure slightly on the top of your foot. Unfortunately, the Olympus is nearly as heavy as the [[Hoka Mafate]], but the Mafate is better ate earning its weight, with a lot more cushioning and an outsole that works in nearly every terrain. While the Olympus might pretend to be a trail shoe, it won't handle the soft mud or slick rock in the way the Mafate will. For an even more stark comparison, the [[Hoka Clifton]] is much lighter while providing even more cushioning. I've rated it as "Highly Recommended." {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus outside]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | =Characteristics= | ||
+ | * {{H:WhyBuy}}. You're after a [[Maximalist]] shoe that fits your foot. However, you might be better with the lighter weight and better cushioned [[Hoka Clifton]] , or the all-terrain [[Hoka Mafate]]. | ||
+ | * {{H:cushioning}}. The midsole of the Olympus is not quite as soft as the typical Hoka foam, but it's softer than the earlier Altra shoes like the Torin. | ||
+ | * {{H:drop}}. Altra is known for their zero drop and the Olympus is no exception. However, while the thickness under the ball and heel is approximately the same but there some rise under the arch. This gives some medial support to the ball of the foot, but it does not push up on the arch in a way that causes problems. The Olympus tapers gently and evenly from the ball of the foot to the front, which is quite different to the Hoka which has an abrupt taper at the front of the shoe. Like many [[Maximalist]] shoes, the rear of the midsole is cut away to create a bit of a rocker. However, rather unusually the outsole extends back, which may be an attempt to absorb heel strike. The midsole wraps around the lower part of the foot improve stability, reducing the stilt like instability you can get with a thick sole. | ||
+ | * {{H:structure}}. This shoe uses single density of foam, though the wrapper that extends above the level of the liner painted a different color to make the shoe look a little less bulky. | ||
+ | * {{H:flexibility}}. The Olympus is fairly flexible for shoe of this thickness and this flexibility tends to increase over the first few miles as the foam breaks down and softens. | ||
+ | * {{H:outsole}}. The Olympus has harder rubber over most (but not all) of the surface of the sole. Note that the five ovals that are colored to match the midsole and positioned almost like toes are actually outsole, not protruding midsole. . | ||
+ | * {{H:shape}}. The shoe is the classic Altra shape, which follows the outline of the human foot much better than other makes. This gives it a broader toe box, but I find there is not enough height for my toes and [[Shoe Modifications| I still have to cut the toe box open]]. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}} | ||
+ | * {{H:upper}}. The upper is a thicker material than most road shoes, but is reasonably breathable. The weave of the material makes it quite tough and abrasion resistant. There is good padding around the ankle opening. | ||
+ | * {{H:tongue}}. The Olympus has a classic tongue rather than a tongue-less sock style of upper. The tongue is partially attached on the inside edge to keep it positioned (see below for an image). The tongue has minimal but adequate padding. | ||
+ | * {{H:lacing}}. The flat laces work well and remained tied. Like many Altra shoes, I find the position of the uppermost eyeholes a little old, with the top hole too high and the next hole a little too low. The shoes come from the manufacturer laced in a way that indicates they think you should do a [[Lacing#The Heel Lock| "heel lock" style of lacing]], which I hate. I find that approach is very hard to get the tension right. | ||
+ | * {{H:heelcounter}}. The Olympus has a surprisingly firm heel counter which is reinforced by the midsole foam rising up around the lower part of the heel. However, there are no strongly defined edges, so it should not cause a problem. The heel counter comes as far up the back of the heel as is normal for running shoe. | ||
+ | {{BuyShoes|RW=T|RRS=T|AZ=T|ZP=T}} | ||
+ | {{ShoeGraphs}} | ||
+ | =Comparisons= | ||
+ | Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition. | ||
+ | ==Olympus and Hoka Clifton== | ||
+ | Comparing the Olympus and the [[Hoka Clifton]], the Clifton wins on light weight and superior cushioning. | ||
+ | * Similarities | ||
+ | ** {{H:price}}. Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan. | ||
+ | ** {{H:trails}}. Both will handle rocky trails quite well, but not mud or slick rocks. | ||
+ | * Advantage Altra Olympus | ||
+ | ** {{H:shape}}. The Altra Olympus has a better toe box. | ||
+ | ** {{H:drop}}. The Altra Olympus is zero drop. | ||
+ | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Altra Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better though the Clifton has tougher exposed midsole than most. | ||
+ | * Advantage Hoka Clifton | ||
+ | ** {{H:weight}}. The Hoka Clifton is a lot lighter, which is a critical advantage. | ||
+ | ** {{H:cushioning}}. Both are thickly, softly cushioned, but the Clifton achieves the cushioning with less thickness. | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus outside]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ==Olympus and Altra Paradigm== | ||
+ | Comparing the Olympus and the [[Altra Paradigm]], the Paradigm wins on weight: | ||
+ | * Similarities | ||
+ | ** {{H:shape}}. Both have better toe boxes than the more usual shaped shoes. | ||
+ | ** {{H:drop}}. Both are zero drop. | ||
+ | ** {{H:price}}.Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan. | ||
+ | ** {{H:grip}}. Neither has great traction on wet, slick surfaces or mud. | ||
+ | ** {{H:cushioning}}. The cushioning is quite close, with the Olympus having more in the heel and the Paradigm having more in the forefoot. | ||
+ | * Advantage Altra Olympus | ||
+ | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better than the Paradigm. | ||
+ | ** {{H:trails}}.The Olympus will handle mild trails a little better, but it's a close run thing. | ||
+ | * Advantage Altra Paradigm | ||
+ | ** {{H:weight}}. The Altra Paradigm is lighter. | ||
+ | [[File:OlympusParadigmRun.JPG|none|thumb|x150px| I actually ran with an Olympus on one foot and a Paradigm on the other. It's a great way of comparing two shoes, but don't try this at home as it's also a great way of getting injured.]] | ||
+ | ==Olympus and Hoka Bondi== | ||
+ | Comparing the Olympus and the [[Hoka Bondi]], the Bondi has slightly more cushioning and is lighter weight. If you're after shape and comfort, choose the Olympus, but if you want lightweight cushioning, choose the Clifton over either. | ||
+ | * Similarities | ||
+ | ** {{H:price}}.Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan. | ||
+ | ** {{H:trails}}.Both will handle rocky trails quite well, but not mud or slick rocks. | ||
+ | * Advantage Altra Olympus | ||
+ | ** {{H:shape}}. The Altra Olympus has a better toe box. | ||
+ | ** {{H:drop}}. The Altra Olympus is zero drop. | ||
+ | ** {{H:longevity}}. The Altra Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better and wear more evenly. | ||
+ | * Advantage Hoka Bondi | ||
+ | ** {{H:weight}}. The Altra Olympus is a little heavier. | ||
+ | ** {{H:cushioning}}. Both are thickly, softly cushioned but the Bondi is a little better. | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Altra-Olympus-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus outside]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-Bondi-B-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Bondi B top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-Bondi-B-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Bondi B bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-Bondi-B-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Bondi B inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Hoka-Bondi-B-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Bondi B outside]] | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | =Gallery= | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
− | |[[File:OlympusSlice.JPG|none|thumb| | + | |[[File:OlympusSlice.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|Altra Olympus [[Shoe Dissection| dissected]].]] |
− | |[[File:HokaOlympusSlice.JPG|none|thumb| | + | |[[File:HokaOlympusSlice.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Hokas. Notice the difference in the way the sole tapers towards the front of the shoe.]] |
+ | |[[File:OlympusParadigmSide.JPG|none|thumb|x150px| Here is an external comparison of the Altra Olympus and the [[Altra Paradigm]].]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:OlympusParadigmSole.JPG|none|thumb|x150px| The Paradigm (top) has less grip and more flexibility than the Olympus. ]] | ||
+ | |[[File:POCMSB_Top.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|[[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]] (From left to right).]] | ||
+ | |[[File:POCMSB_Inside.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:POCMSB_Outside.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]] | ||
+ | |[[File:OlympusTongue.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|A close up of the tongue, showing how it's sown in on each side.]] | ||
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− | |[[File: | + | |colspan="3"|[[File:POCMSB_Rear.JPG|none|thumb|x150px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 19 July 2016
The Altra Olympus has the soft cushioning that is similar to the Hoka range, combined with zero drop and a nice wide toe box. It's remarkably flexible given its cushioning, with an outsole that works well on the road. Like the Hokas, the cushioning means the shoe works well on stony trails as well. Like other Altra shoes, the tongue area is wider than most shoes, reducing the pressure slightly on the top of your foot. Unfortunately, the Olympus is nearly as heavy as the Hoka Mafate, but the Mafate is better ate earning its weight, with a lot more cushioning and an outsole that works in nearly every terrain. While the Olympus might pretend to be a trail shoe, it won't handle the soft mud or slick rock in the way the Mafate will. For an even more stark comparison, the Hoka Clifton is much lighter while providing even more cushioning. I've rated it as "Highly Recommended." (I use The Science of Running Shoes as the basis of how I test running shoes and what you should look for in a running shoe.)
Contents
1 Characteristics
- Why you’d buy it. You're after a Maximalist shoe that fits your foot. However, you might be better with the lighter weight and better cushioned Hoka Clifton , or the all-terrain Hoka Mafate.
- Cushioning . The midsole of the Olympus is not quite as soft as the typical Hoka foam, but it's softer than the earlier Altra shoes like the Torin.
- Drop. Altra is known for their zero drop and the Olympus is no exception. However, while the thickness under the ball and heel is approximately the same but there some rise under the arch. This gives some medial support to the ball of the foot, but it does not push up on the arch in a way that causes problems. The Olympus tapers gently and evenly from the ball of the foot to the front, which is quite different to the Hoka which has an abrupt taper at the front of the shoe. Like many Maximalist shoes, the rear of the midsole is cut away to create a bit of a rocker. However, rather unusually the outsole extends back, which may be an attempt to absorb heel strike. The midsole wraps around the lower part of the foot improve stability, reducing the stilt like instability you can get with a thick sole.
- Structure. This shoe uses single density of foam, though the wrapper that extends above the level of the liner painted a different color to make the shoe look a little less bulky.
- Flexibility. The Olympus is fairly flexible for shoe of this thickness and this flexibility tends to increase over the first few miles as the foam breaks down and softens.
- Outsole. The Olympus has harder rubber over most (but not all) of the surface of the sole. Note that the five ovals that are colored to match the midsole and positioned almost like toes are actually outsole, not protruding midsole. .
- Shape. The shoe is the classic Altra shape, which follows the outline of the human foot much better than other makes. This gives it a broader toe box, but I find there is not enough height for my toes and I still have to cut the toe box open. (I recommend cutting open the toe box of virtually all running shoes, with the exception of a few shoes like some Altra shoes. When you have some worn out shoes, you should try cutting open the toe box. I've found that it's a big improvement, allowing my toes to move naturally and engage for toe off, as well as reducing the possibility of blisters.)
- Upper. The upper is a thicker material than most road shoes, but is reasonably breathable. The weave of the material makes it quite tough and abrasion resistant. There is good padding around the ankle opening.
- Tongue. The Olympus has a classic tongue rather than a tongue-less sock style of upper. The tongue is partially attached on the inside edge to keep it positioned (see below for an image). The tongue has minimal but adequate padding.
- Lacing. The flat laces work well and remained tied. Like many Altra shoes, I find the position of the uppermost eyeholes a little old, with the top hole too high and the next hole a little too low. The shoes come from the manufacturer laced in a way that indicates they think you should do a "heel lock" style of lacing, which I hate. I find that approach is very hard to get the tension right.
- Heel Counter. The Olympus has a surprisingly firm heel counter which is reinforced by the midsole foam rising up around the lower part of the heel. However, there are no strongly defined edges, so it should not cause a problem. The heel counter comes as far up the back of the heel as is normal for running shoe.
This review was made possible by readers like you buying products via my links. I buy all the products I review through normal retail channels, which allows me to create unbiased reviews free from the influence of reciprocity, or the need to keep vendors happy. It also ensures I don't get "reviewer specials" that are better than the retail versions.
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2 Cushioning and Shoes
It's intuitively obvious that the cushioning in a shoe will reduce the impact on your body when running. However, The Science of Running Shoes indicates that the reality is rather more complex. While slight cushioning may reduce the effort needed to run by improving your Running Economy, most scientific research indicates that more cushioning does further improve Running Economy. In addition, cushioning does not generally reduce impact and may actually increase it. This is counterintuitive, but is likely to be due to the way a runners mind and body adapts to softer cushioning. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence is far from complete and it's hard to give clear recommendations. I believe that some runners will prefer more cushioning, while others prefer less, and typically those running further have a fondness for greater cushioning. I also believe that a shoe should be as light as possible, and a shoe should justify its weight with the cushioning it provides. My advice is to decide what level of cushioning you're looking for, and then find the lightest shoes that also fit well and are comfortable.
3 Visualizing the Attributes of the Altra Olympus
4 Comparisons
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
4.1 Olympus and Hoka Clifton
Comparing the Olympus and the Hoka Clifton, the Clifton wins on light weight and superior cushioning.
- Similarities
- Price. Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan.
- Trails. Both will handle rocky trails quite well, but not mud or slick rocks.
- Advantage Altra Olympus
- Shape. The Altra Olympus has a better toe box.
- Drop. The Altra Olympus is zero drop.
- Longevity. The Altra Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better though the Clifton has tougher exposed midsole than most.
- Advantage Hoka Clifton
- Weight. The Hoka Clifton is a lot lighter, which is a critical advantage.
- Cushioning . Both are thickly, softly cushioned, but the Clifton achieves the cushioning with less thickness.
4.2 Olympus and Altra Paradigm
Comparing the Olympus and the Altra Paradigm, the Paradigm wins on weight:
- Similarities
- Shape. Both have better toe boxes than the more usual shaped shoes.
- Drop. Both are zero drop.
- Price.Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan.
- Grip. Neither has great traction on wet, slick surfaces or mud.
- Cushioning . The cushioning is quite close, with the Olympus having more in the heel and the Paradigm having more in the forefoot.
- Advantage Altra Olympus
- Longevity. The Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better than the Paradigm.
- Trails.The Olympus will handle mild trails a little better, but it's a close run thing.
- Advantage Altra Paradigm
- Weight. The Altra Paradigm is lighter.
4.3 Olympus and Hoka Bondi
Comparing the Olympus and the Hoka Bondi, the Bondi has slightly more cushioning and is lighter weight. If you're after shape and comfort, choose the Olympus, but if you want lightweight cushioning, choose the Clifton over either.
- Similarities
- Price.Both are expensive, but tend to have a good lifespan.
- Trails.Both will handle rocky trails quite well, but not mud or slick rocks.
- Advantage Altra Olympus
- Shape. The Altra Olympus has a better toe box.
- Drop. The Altra Olympus is zero drop.
- Longevity. The Altra Olympus has more outsole, so it will resist abrasion better and wear more evenly.
- Advantage Hoka Bondi
- Weight. The Altra Olympus is a little heavier.
- Cushioning . Both are thickly, softly cushioned but the Bondi is a little better.
5 Gallery
6 A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes
If you're looking for "the best of the best" running shoe, here are my top picks. Of course, the answer will depend a little on what you're looking for, so I have recommendations for various categories.
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For a more detailed on running shoes see the Recommendations for Best Running Shoes. This table lists the key attributes of What to Look for in Running Shoes. For more detailed information, on the shoes see detailed shoe comparison.
Full Review |
Brand | Name | Rating | Recommended price |
Benefit | Weight (oz) |
Penalty (sec/mile) |
Forefoot Thickness |
Heel Thickness |
Loaded Drop mm |
Cushioning | Flexibility |
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Saucony Type A Review | Saucony | A/A7 | Recommended | $100 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 4.3 | 7 |
Saucony Type A6 Review | Saucony | A6 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 9.5 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.0 | 7 |
Saucony Type A8 Review | Saucony | A8 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 9.7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 4.7 | 7 |
Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review | Adidas | Adios | Worth considering | $140 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 17 | 27 | 11 | 4.0 | 6 |
Hoka Bondi 5 Review | Hoka | Bondi | Recommended | $150 | 6.1 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 38 | 42 | 5 | 7.1 | 2 |
Hoka Clayton 2 Review | Hoka | Clayton2 | Highly Recommended | $150 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 12.9 | 23 | 28 | 1 | 7.5 | 5 |
Hoka Clifton 4 Review | Hoka | Clifton4 | Worth considering | $130 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 7.2 | 3 |
ON Cloudflash Review | On Cloud | Cloudflash | Worth considering | $180 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 14.6 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 3.7 | 6 |
On Cloudracer Review | On Cloud | Cloudracer | Worth considering | $130 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 12.8 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 4.7 | 7 |
ON Cloud X Review | On Cloud | CloudX | Not recommended | $140 | 4.5 | 8.3 | 16.3 | 21 | 27 | 7 | 3.8 | 7 |
Mizuno Wave Cruise Review | Mizuno | Cruise | Worth considering | $120 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 12.5 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 3.9 | 6 |
Newton Distance IV Review | Newton | Distance | Worth considering | $155 | 7.5 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 6.8 | 5 |
Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review | Asics | DS Racer | Worth considering | $110 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 10.9 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 5.8 | 5 |
Altra Duo Review | Altra | Duo | Recommended | $130 | 6.0 | 8.4 | 13.1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 5.0 | 5 |
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review | Mizuno | Ekiden | Worth considering | $115 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 14.6 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 3.2 | 8 |
Saucony Endorphin 2 Review | Saucony | Endorphin 2 | Worth considering | $115 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 9.6 | 15 | 13 | -1 | 4.1 | 8 |
Adidas Energy Boost Review | Adidas | Energy | Worth considering | $160 | 7.2 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 20 | 30 | 7 | 7.2 | 5 |
Altra Escalante Review | Altra | Escalante | Best of the Best | $130 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 28 | 25 | -1 | 7.9 | 6 |
Altra Escalante 1.5 Review | Altra | Escalante 1.5 | Best of the Best | $130 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 7.4 | 7 |
Saucony Fastwitch Review | Saucony | Fastwitch | Highly Recommended | $90 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 6.8 | 7 |
Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review | Topo | Fli-Lyte2 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 6.1 | 5 |
Reebok Floatride Run Review | Reebok | Floatride | Worth considering | $150 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 14.9 | 28 | 34 | 10 | 7.4 | 5 |
Saucony Freedom Review | Saucony | Freedom | Recommended | $160 | 5.4 | 10.7 | 16.6 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 5.8 | 6 |
Skechers GORun 4 Review | Skechers | GORun | Not recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 4.5 | 7 |
Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review | Skechers | GRU | Worth considering | $90 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 28 | 34 | 8 | 7.5 | 4 |
Asics GT 2000 Review | Asics | GT 2000 | Not recommended | $120 | 4.8 | 11.2 | 17.4 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 5.4 | 2 |
New Balance Hanzo S Review | New Balance | Hanzo | Worth considering | $110 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 5.2 | 5 |
Hoka Hupana Review | Hoka | Hupana | Recommended | $115 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 13.9 | 31 | 36 | 7 | 5.4 | 4 |
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review | Asics | Hyper Speed | Highly Recommended | $75 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 22 | 26 | 5 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra Instinct 4.0 Review | Altra | Instinct 4.0 | Worth considering | $120 | 6.0 | 9.8 | 15.3 | 29 | 25 | -1 | 5.9 | 5 |
Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review | Asics | Kainos | Worth considering | $130 | 10.0 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra King MT 1.5 Review | Altra | King MT | Recommended | $140 | 7.5 | 10.7 | 16.7 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Saucony Kinvara 8 Review | Saucony | Kinvara 8 | Best of the Best | $110 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review | Altra | Lone Peak | Highly Recommended | $120 | 4.2 | 11.4 | 17.7 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 4.8 | 5 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review | Nike | LT3 | Best of the Best | $80 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 8.4 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 5.3 | 7 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review | Nike | LT4 | Recommended | $90 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 15 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Nike LunarSpider R5 Review | Nike | LunarSpider | Recommended | $125 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Hoka Mafate Speed Review | Hoka | Mafate | Best of the Best | $170 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 18.5 | 39 | 40 | 4 | 9.0 | 1 |
Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review | Pearl | N0 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 5.2 | 8 |
Saucony Nomad Review | Saucony | Nomad | Worth considering | $110 | 4.3 | 10.5 | 17.2 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 4.5 | 4 |
Hoka Odyssey Review | Hoka | Odyssey | Highly Recommended | $130 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 37 | 45 | 5 | 8.0 | 3 |
Altra Olympus 2.5 Review | Altra | Olympus | Highly Recommended | $150 | 4.6 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra One 3.0 Review | Altra | One | Recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 8.8 | 13.7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review | Altra | Paradigm | Highly Recommended | $150 | 5.3 | 11.0 | 17.1 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Asics Piranha SP 5 Review | Asics | Piranha | Recommended | $100 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 6.5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 4.2 | 9 |
Brooks PureFlow 5 Review | Brooks | PureFlow | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 15.1 | 26 | 29 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Salming Race Review | Salming | Race | Worth considering | $130 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 4.5 | 6 |
Altra Escalante Racer Review | Altra | Racer | Highly Recommended | $140 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
New Balance RC1600 v2 Review | New Balance | RC1600 | Highly Recommended | $110 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 4.9 | 8 |
New Balance RC5000v2 Review | New Balance | RC5000v2 | Best of the Best | $125 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 5.7 | 7 |
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review | Skechers | Ride | Worth considering | $85 | 5.9 | 8.5 | 13.2 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
Nike RN Distance 2 Review | Nike | RNDist2 | Worth considering | $120 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 14.3 | 25 | 28 | 4 | 7.4 | 7 |
Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review | Inov-8 | RXT-220 | Worth considering | $120 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 18.2 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 | 8 |
Salomon Sense Ride Review | Salomon | Sense | Worth considering | $120 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Solstice Review | Altra | Solstice | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 12.5 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 |
Topo ST-2 Review | Topo | ST-2 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 |
Hoka Stinson Lite Review | Hoka | Stinson | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.3 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Superior | Altra | Superior | Highly Recommended | $110 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 15.5 | 21 | 25 | -1 | 5.5 | 4 |
Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review | Adidas | Takumi Sen 3 | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 |
Topo Terraventure | Topo | Terraventure | Review Pending | $110 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 27.5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Altra Timp Review | Altra | Timp | Best of the Best | $130 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Altra Torin 2.0 Review | Altra | Torin | Worth considering | $125 | 3.4 | 9.6 | 20.7 | 30 | 25 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Torin 3.5 Review | Altra | Torin 3.5 | Worth considering | $125 | 5.8 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 5.4 | 8 |
Hoka Tracer Review | Hoka | Tracer | Recommended | $130 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 5.3 | 5 |
Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review | Merrell | Trail Glove 4 | Best of the Best | $100 | 3.4 | 8.4 | 23.8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Topo Tribute Review | Topo | Tribute | Recommended | $100 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review | Mizuno | Universe | Highly Recommended | $125 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 10.6 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Vanish-R Review | Altra | Vanish-R | Recommended | $100 | 16.1 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review | Merrell | Vapor Glove 3 | Highly Recommended | $85 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 27.6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1.3 | 10 |
Nike Vaporfly 4% Review | Nike | Vaporfly | Best of the Best | $250 | 10.4 | 7.2 | 11.2 | 25 | 37 | 8 | 7.5 | 2 |
New Balance Vazee Pace Review | New Balance | Vazee Pace | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 5.2 | 5 |
Asics TartherZeal 3 Review | Asics | Zeal | Worth considering | $140 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Saucony Zealot 3 Review | Saucony | Zealot3 | Recommended | $130 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 29 | 32 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Nike Zoom Fly Review | Nike | Zoom Fly | Worth considering | $150 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 29 | 36 | 8 | 7.2 | 3 |
It's not a running shoe, but I love the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boot and I've tested the Altra Lone Peak Boot, the Hoka Tor Speed 2, and the Inov-8 Roclite 325 hiking boots
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