ALTRA Lone Peak 7 vs Olympus 5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2023
- Have you always wanted to know the difference between the Altra Lone Peak 7 and Altra Olympus 5 trail running shoes? Do you finally want to know which shoe is best for you? The wait is over. This is a comparison video between the latest of Altra's best selling trail running shoes.
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Excellent comparison, lots of useful info with ZERO pointless chatter. Thanks!
Having quite a square and wide forefoot I definitely notice the slight width difference. Switched from lone peak to superior which seems to fit much better.
Sounds like I use them both similar to you. The Olympus for anything long or where im expecting some mud or wet rocks. and the LP for shorter less technical runs (which is a lot of my runs anyway). The LP is comfortable and fun to run in. The Olympus feels heavy and bulky in comparison but worth it for the extra grip and cushioning.
I’m not sure about the Olympus shoes, but I was pretty limited on options as I needed a size 16 and Altra was the only brand I could find in that size for a trail runner. Great video!
Thanks! 😊
Great comparison, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I used the Lone Peak 4 for Ultra Vasan 90k, worked out great!
It would be nice if Altra had shoes with relatively little cushioning (like Superior, maybe Lone Peak)
and a outsole that doesn't slip on wet rocks.
I got the lone peaks, grip is def better. Can't wait to try the superiors with the new rubber. Lone peaks are my limit with how much cushion I think I like on trail. I land a lot lighter going downhill with less cushion and get more push off power for uphill running. Superiors are def still my favorite
It's been a while since I used my Sups. Gotta get then out again!
Love my Alta Lone Peak 6. Did the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago and worked great. Now after 700 miles, I'm getting close to needing new ones. Thinking about the Olympus for the thicker insole. Has anyone just added a thicker pad in the Lone Peaks to have the best of both worlds?
Nice comparison, Timothy!
I’m doing a 125 mile race in May and tried the lone peaks during training but after 4 hours my feet would hurt. I just ordered the Olympus and hope to get a few long sessions in them with better results before the event. I know a bunch of people used the O4 last year and loved them. I am worried about the big stack and stability issues but I don’t think my feet are tough enough yet for the lower stack.
The stack and stability is definitely something to get used to. Once broken in, they feel pretty good. I just need to be careful not to clip my heel. That could be a nasty ankle roll 💩
I prefer the superior 5 normally for my running but I just bought the Olympus 4 and the Olympus 5 and they’re amazing. The stack height isn’t an issue at all - they’re superb shoes.
@@jimjamthebananaman1 thanks, I appreciate the reply
@@TDMiller I have done endless ankle and foot exercises so I hope I’m good. Bad roll last season in the Tecton x, that shoe is so stiff that if you land uneven the whole thing rolls. I ditched Hoka and I’m back to Altra. (My OG trail shoes)
Great video TD, I enjoyed the Olympus 5 but the whole time I was just wanting to be in my Mont Blancs really. I think they’re Altras best shoes if you don’t have the ankle slip issue, which I’ve never found. Looking forward to Superior 6.
Hi TD , i've signed up for the "Olympus Vertical" (VK) on actual Olympus mountain! It's my first time to race something like that(i just wish only to finish!). I believe it would be more Hiking than Running(what do you think?). I want to buy a shoe for that event and i think that Altra Olympus could be a choice,. What is your opinion on Altra shoes for the VK?
Hey there! That's awesome! It sounds like an incredible challenge, especially for a first-time race like that. Given the nature of the event, I agree that it will likely involve more hiking than running. As for the Olympus, I think it could be a great choice! Only drawback I see would be the weight of the shoes, but I think it's doable. Best of luck with your race!
Just how much "better" is the outsole of the LP 7 over the LP 6? When I say "better", I mean in the wet? I absolutely LOVE the LP6 but they are very sketchy in the wet. I really want an LP with Vibram Megagrip on the outsole...
On wet and slick surfaces, significantly better than the LP6. Definitely worth the upgrade. However on mud and grime, the Vibram Megagrip completely outshines the Maxtrac.
Will there be any difference if I buy the women's model according to the actual size of the men's model? For example, the men's US10.5 corresponds to the women's US12. I see that the inner length is the same. Can I choose this way?
I don't have personal experience, but Altra does design the shoes specifically for men and women. The women's shoes are generally more narrow than those for men. But I don't know if you'd notice.
Yes I noticed, but I saw that the women's B width corresponds to the men's D width, so I thought they should be the same but the size markings are different, I already bought it and waited so let's see.@@TDMiller
I am going to try a really long 12-day hike in the mountains. It will push the my boundaries so I need to feel that I have the proper gear. I tried a 3-day test hike while wearing lone peak 6. I got home yesterday and my feet are still super sore and swollen. I cant really walk around without pain and so I am having doubts of trying to do this type of hiking 12 days in a row two weeks from now. I think I have to buy the olympus shoes to try and protect the soles of my feet from being beaten up like this by the sharp rocks. Are people really doing this many dayhikes in the lone peaks? Is is just that I need to train my feet to handle the beating through the thinner stack height?
Hey, that's a good question. I must be honest, I'm no expert when it comes to multiday hikes. I can imagine the more cushioned Olympus being more comfortable for such long days out. But I don't have any experience to back it up.
@@TDMiller thanks for your reply anyways ;-). it could be that I have a habit of tip-toeing along on the sharp edges from hiking in leather boots all these years. I remember one time when talking to people in camp about a river we had crossed and everyone saw it as a hard obstacle to not get their feet wet or having to take their shoes off, but I had just balanced my way over it on the slighly submerged edges of rocks so that the impact on the water had not given it enough time to get into the material
Does the midsole feel like a flat tire after 50 miles in the lone peak 7? I had that problem with the 5 and 6
I don't have that issue after 50k, but as I experienced the same after 250km with both the LP5 and LP6 I expect the same issue. Until I reach that point, I need to give them the benefit of the doubt.
What shoe would you recommend for wet and muddy conditions? I have the Lone Peak 7s and find that the traction in wet mud is not great ...
Wet mud is pretty tough for any trail shoe. I'd probably say the Olympus with the Vibram Megagrip would be best.
You're right about the LP7. I went for a muddy run in them this morning, and it was pretty slippery 😅
If you look at other brands, the Finnish brand VJ is supposed to be one on the best on the market when it comes to traction.
Thank you, I'd never heard of the VJ brand... interesting 🤔
The fit of the shoes is very different. Especially around the pinky toe. When you compare insoles you should stack them both on top on each other, put the Olympus insole on top of the Lone peak insole. Then you will see what I mean. The real way to compare insoles is by measurement. You create an illusion by only stacking one insole on the other. I hope you understand what I mean.
Thanks for the comment! I'm always weary about looking at the insoles at all tbh. It's only an indication, as the shoes itself can still differ greatly. But I know many people want to see it regardless 😅
Previous generation of Olhmpus were short in my opinion...is 5th generation become true to size? Or still short?
I'm afraid the 5s are my first pair of Olympus, so I cannot compare 😑
@@TDMiller but how is 5th fit?
@@slavasss2189 they feel good in my regular Altra size (10US/44EU), definitely on the wider side with the Original fit, but not short in my opinion.
Someone commented the Olympus are shorter. I wear a 7.5 Lone Peak 7, should I order the same size in the Olympus 5?
I personally don't have that impression. I wear both in a size 10US, and both feel the same in length.
@@TDMiller Perfect thanks! I've just ordered a pair!
Where to get that colorway for the O5? It's not on the website.
It's a limited edition, and only available in Europe if I'm not mistaken
@@TDMiller Thanks for the response. I'm a bit confused though... Is it orang/blue or yellow/blue for Men for the colorway?
@@Sebastianos__ it's yellow/blue. The colourway actually exists for both men and women.
The Olympus has short shoe strings --ridiculous -other than that I love them
I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by badly designed laces 😅 too short or too long, too rigged or too smooth. It's super easy to replace the laces, but I'm still too lazy to do that 😅
You pay top Dollar for these shoes that don’t have the technology to control the crease.
If you go to your local REi and try these shoes on. You will have already damage the shoes if you squat down to tie your shoes😂
Both of those shoes Suck.
When you try them on in the store, the toe box gets creased when crouch to tie the shoes.
And stays creased.
You have a banana looking shoe when not in use..