The Altra Olympus 6 family was launched today. It includes the Altra Olympus 6, the Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX, and the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX.
Altra Olympus 6, what's new?
We've been selling the Altra Olympus for years, so we've added this new model to our collection. What's new about this shoe? These are minor updates; the foundation of the shoe was solid and remains so.
- Updated mesh upper, designed for improved breathability
- Improved profile, developed for better traction and stability
- New premium Achilles cushion for an improved step-in feel
- Slightly thicker lace
- The logo has been replaced by the text "Altra"
- The tongue is a bit thicker and more comfortable
- The toe protection extends a little further and seems a bit sturdier.
Otherwise, the shoe remains the same. Same stack height, fit, and Vibram Megagrip sole.Learn more about Vibram Megagrip here.)
Above the Olympus 5 and below the Olympus 6. The design is slightly different, the shape around the ankle is no longer round but angular and the bumper at the toes extends a little further.
The Vibram Megagrip sole has a slightly different profile which should give you even more grip.
You can see that the tongue is a bit thicker and more comfortable. The laces are also a bit thicker. The heel instep has also been slightly modified. The mesh is supposed to be more breathable, but that's hard to tell in the photo.
Altra Olympus Hike
Besides the trail shoe, there's also a waterproof GTX (Gore-Tex) version. Both a low-cut (LOW) and a mid-cut (MID) version are available. These are the same as the Olympus 6, but with a different outer shell. They're less breathable and completely waterproof. The mid-cut version is my favorite winter hiking shoe.
