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* {{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. However, unlike many shoes Note that put the harder rubber on the contact points the Olympus has a cutout in the harder rubber five ovals that makes are colored to match the outline of a foot. This is superficially attractivemidsole and positioned almost like toes are actually outsole, but not particularly practicalprotruding 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: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.
