Via Olympus 2 Running Shoe - Women's
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Why We Like The Altra Via Olympus 2 Running Shoe
For padded double-digit miles, we lace into the Altra Via Olympus 2 Running Shoe. The platform's max stack of featherweight foam delivers lasting shock absorption and puts a little extra spring in our toe off, while its rockered geometry rolls us into effortless transitions.
Details
- Cushy running shoe for your long road miles
- Engineered mesh upper for structure and breathability
- Molded heel collar helps keep your heel locked in
- 0mm drop encourages a natural gait and midfoot strike
- Generous stack of Altra EGO MAX foam is light, plush, and bouncy
- Sole's metatarsal-mapped rubber for traction and natural movement
- Item #ATRQ05C
- Upper Material
- engineered mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- Altra EGO MAX (EVA based)
- Sole
- rubber
- Last
- Original Footshape Fit
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- maximum
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 33mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Claimed Weight
- 9.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
- Activity
- road running
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 69 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 2, 2024
Best-fitting, most comfortable Altra shoe!
I've purchased several styles of Altra shoes-Paradigm 6, Olympus 4, Provision 7-but the Olympus 2 is by far the best fitting. The toe box is especially roomy; it's not tapered at the toe like other styles so has more room for swollen toes after a long walk. I usually wear a size 9 in a sport shoe but I did have to order a half size larger for all of the Altra shoes I've ordered. I just wish this style came in a navy blue, dark purple, or black because I wear them so often that they get dirty fast. This is the second pair of Olympus 2 I've purchased so I hope they don't try to change it in any way.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 2, 2024
Awesome shoes!
The Via Olympus 2 is the best shoes I have ever had. I used to wear Hoka's and I liked them but my toes were always pinched. Then I discovered Altra shoes and feel in love. For me the Via Olympus 2 is like walking on a cloud.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
May 1, 2024
Small Shoes, Disappointed
I was told these are great shoes for wide toe box. I already have a wide foot(Measure a 6.5 but wear an 8), so I was told to try these. I did the fit finder and it said to get an 8. When I received them they were SOOOOOO Small I felt like I was wearing a size 6.5-7. It was odd, so I sent them back.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 29, 2024
Good but the Torin WAS Better
I was a big fan of the Torin.Had many pairs and loved them! It used to have the original footbed. Then they changed the Torin 7 to a thinner, less wide footbed that they now call "standard". Well the standard footbed pinches the sides of my feet after wearing for a few hours. I was so sad like many to know my favorite sneakers are now made for skinny feet only. I tried the Olympus which has the original footbed and the foot bed is great but the sneakers are bulky and high. They also have a harder fell underfoot then my beloved Torins. Then they made th Olympus 2 which is supposed to have a softer feel so I ordered them. They are a little softer underfoot and I am wearing them but they still are clunky and big. I wish they would bring back the original Torins!!
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 20, 2024
The Old Altra Width
This shoe is the same width and wide toe box as my Paradigm 4's (the greatest shoe they ever made and I can't part with them). Overall these are comfy but not super supportive & don't fit in OTF rower
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 18, 2024
Very comfortable, but lining is wearing out.
I only wear these to walk my dog three times a day or for long days of errands. I had plantar fasciitis and have small feet with high arches. The shoes are wonderful! However the lining inside the heel has worn through after only four months.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 17, 2024
The design still needs work, but I do love them!
I had several pairs of the original Via Olympus as my podiatrist recommended for Morton's neuroma. I decided to buy the Olympus 2 because I felt rubbing and tightness against one of my baby toes over time in the Via Olympus 1. So that problem has been solved with the Via Olympus 2 because they seem wider in the toe region. However, the new design does not include as many tie holes as the original. And so it is hard to tighten these shoes since you can longer customize. In fact, the tying region is much shorter in the updated version than the Via Olympus 1. The new version is softer in the footbed. Even with the criticism above, these are the first shoes that have given me relief from the terrible nerve pain in my toes. I hope that Altra will continue to work on the design of the Via Olympus and pay attention to the critiques in these reviews. I appreciate the generic response from Altra, but would love to actually hear some more specifics as to the rationale to the design changes and whether there is a plan to continue to improve these shoes.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 14, 2024
Love them!
I've been telling everyone I know to get these shoes. I usually wear a 7-7.5 depending on brand the fit finder told me 8. I wish I would have gone 7.5. Otherwise literally the best most supportive shoe I have ever worn.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 7, 2024
I'm ready to get another pair!!
Most comfortable shoe I've ever had. I've devoted a few foot problems, but these shoes help a lot. Even better than Hokas. I LOVE the wide toe box!!!
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 5, 2024
Too narrow through the mid foot/arch area
I have been wearing the previous model of these shoes and love them. These were much more narrow through the mid foot area. Very uncomfortable as it was digging into my arch. I had to return them! So, now, I've got to figure out what to do for my running shoes!
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
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