Altra Olympus 5

[@scottyplug]

So I was the same. Had multiple pairs of Lone Peak 4s, but they just were not holding up for me well ( I'm a biggun ). So I went with the Olympus 5 specifically for the extra cushioning. Best shoes I've ever worn. Literally out of the box put 16 miles on them over 2 days and my feet had never felt better. These are in fact zero drop. This refers to the difference from the heel to the toe in height. There is no change height-wise. Therefore zero drop. They just are taller all along the length than other trail runners. And that makes them nice : )

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm hoping they are going to work out. I really haven't put many mile's on them yet. I haven't given up yet. Lol

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Excellent points about the shoe that would also drive me nuts. I’m sticking with my TOPO’S. 👍👍

[@SeniorHiker77]

Topos might be my next shoe. Lol

[@Packsalot]

Nice tips and review of the shoe. Not having a longer tongue would be tough for me too. I hope you don't roll your ankle like crow indicated. Funky color and all, I hope they work well for you. Have a great day.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I'm with them again this weekend, and things look better for these shoes.

[@setusworld]

Very beautiful sharing 👍🏻❤️

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks for visiting. See you around.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video John! Thanks for letting me give my 2 cents on it...2 cents is probably all my opinion was worth. But, thanks for letting me join in on this. Great video my friend. Crow

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Brad, it great to camp with you. Your imput is worth more than 2 cents. Maybe 3 cents. Lol

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Awesome video John. Good to hear you both talk about the various issues.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Nicole, it was great having Brad with me for that video.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Olympus 5 for the win!! Agree about the tab on the front of lone peaks. The older models always came loose.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Andy I'm hoping they work out in the long term.

[@ervinslens]

Great episode bud, so nicely explained as always.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Doc_Watson]

Soles are too thick for me. I've got foot drop and a minimal sole is necessary for me. I like my Merrell Vapors, Xero Shoes and Vibram Five Fingers. Then again I don't do long miles. Usually under five miles, ten at the most per day. Weather is supposed to be rainy this weekend, but there's a chance that it might turn for the good. If it does, I'm hoping to get out for a quick overnight. Spot is 90 min away and a 1.5mile snowshoe hike on a snowmobile trail in the White Mountains National Forest of NH. I'll be wearing a no name winter barefoot boot and merino wool socks. Have a good weekend. Enjoyed seeing you and Brad.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Dang wish we had a little snow ❄️ Sounds like a good time. 👍

[@BackpackingWithJason]

I had the Olympus 4. Loved them. I liked the lock laces. That’s the first time I’ve seen that. It was nice seeing you and crow together.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Jason. Brad was with me because none of his friends were available.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Not true...John made me pay him $50 to camp with him. And an extra $75 to be in the video... lol@@SeniorHiker77

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@SeniorHiker77 😂😂

[@SeniorHiker77]

Crow gets a 10% discount next camping trip. Lol

[@toghikes]

I have had the Lone Peak 4’s. I loved them and put many miles on them. As time went by I switched to the Olympus. I loved the 4’s and have a couple of pairs. I put many miles on them too. When the time came to purchase new shoes I purchased the Olympus 5. I have not been real happy with them for the same reasons you pointed out. In addition, I believe the cut below that ankle is lower and allows more dirt to enter your shoe. I dislike the huge tab on the back to pull your shoe on with. I think that adds a good bit of weight too. Now here I am again faced with buying new shoes. As much as I love my old Altras I think it’s time to shop around. Thanks for the great video.

[@SeniorHiker77]

I had to smile when you didn't like the pull tab on the back. That was the redeeming part for putting on the shoes. Lol

[@toghikes]

lol! They do definitely make it easier!

[@DaveOffGrid]

I've had the Altra Timps that Crow used for a week and dumped. They've been working well for me!

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Dave but it's an individual journey for everyone.

[@tomhoppe5757]

I wear the Lone Peak 6’s. I have ankle issues and the zero drop is similar to a robust moccasin feel. I’ll probably never put enough miles on them to need another pair. Thanks for taking us along.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Tom, I think I'm going back to my Lone Peaks but will give the Olympus 5's a try.

[@sulj3373]

Very helpful thanks.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agesadventures]

They look like and interesting pair of shoes. Thank you for doing a great review on them. It lets a person decide whether those items will be an issue for them or not.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Finding the right pair shoe is an individual journey. Good luck. 👍

[@rodoutdoors]

Those look comfy. I like that they have Vibram outsoles.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Rod, they have some good features. 👍

[@cachemacstrailtime]

My Olympus are super comfortable and last the usual 600 miles or so. I would get them again, but my Topo's are the shoe for me. I especially love the rock plate.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Topos sound like my next shoes. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@cachemacstrailtime]

@SeniorHiker77 I hike a lot of rock and they are the best for that. I believe Andy liked them.

[@GratefulTrekker]

I just switched to those and love them

[@SeniorHiker77]

Glad you found your shoes.

[@KrizAkoni]

I keep looking at the Olympus…I have a fear of heights so I keep using the Lone Peaks. The lone peak 8 they changed to longer laces again.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Lol, i was surprised it does change your perspective.

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Good looking shoes.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Dan.

[@halabujioutdoors]

Heard good things about Olympus, especially "max cushion". But I'll be on LP for some time, since brand new LP6 is still in the box.😂

[@SeniorHiker77]

I still have the lone peak is my favorite.

[@JohnAmes]

Great video my friend

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks John.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Great video w a great guest star 😄… are you watching Altra designers !! If you keep screwing up eventually you’re going to lose a good chunk of your customer base !! I’m sticking to Merrill’s w elasticated locking laces 👍👍

[@SeniorHiker77]

I still have a pair of my original Merrills. Only moved over to Lone Peak because of Dixie. Lol

[@TheMccluref]

Funky colors are cool

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks Fred.

[@TheMccluref]

@@SeniorHiker77 they are harder to miss when you are looking for them also

[@SeniorHiker77]

@@TheMccluref so true

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Maybe you could sell your new shoes and buy your GP back? 😂 Good real world thoughts on the shoes👍

[@SeniorHiker77]

Thanks, I'm enjoying my Ultra 23 Galaxy phone for now. I do everything on my phone. There is no need for an action camera.

[@hoser7706]

5 is way better than the new 6 and that ridiculous heel pad imho. My Olympus are just used for recovery days. Lone Peaks are just too low. The Timp 5 has been the perfect split for me. 29mm stack w great ground feel

[@SeniorHiker77]

After using the altra lone peak shoe for years, I'm starting to warm up to my Olympus.

[@WyeExplorer]

They look a decent shoe John. I just can't understand the makers providing such a useless lace. You've found a great solution though - good to debate these things with crow. Mark

[@SeniorHiker77]

Crow was one of the hikers that recommended these shoes to me. I'm not completely sold on them but I really haven't put many miles on them yet.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@SeniorHiker77 The verdict is out in the field then John - all the best with them.