Well did my ultra yesterday and it's a learning experience. Grab that gpx file the day before, they always update the bleeding thing, due to access rights and other things changing. Ended up doing over 40 instead of 37 miles. Food needs to be on point, I was close but towards the end my guts did go inside out. Eat and walk on the tough uphills, run everywhere else and pace yourself. Padded shoes!!! Yes my Altra mont blancs were brilliant, but towards the last few miles i was aching for more cushion. My ankle gave out, and had to walk most of the last 10k, repeated going through moorland took it's toll. Which was a crying shame, as held second for a good while until then, still made 20th so not bad for my first. Had a lot of fun doing it for sure, I'll certainly be repeating it.
The final bit always hurts, especially on moorland… well done though - great stuff. Interesting to hear you wanted more cushion at the end but glad the MBs worked..
@@movemorenowjames Currently conducting trail sessions with (North Face Flight Vective 20k-35k distance and SalomonUltra Glide) Hoka Evo Mafata 3 anything past 40k or more rugged terrain as the Salomon and North Face are limited in traction somewhat and mix in the Altra Olympus 4 “off your recombination 😉” haven’t given them a go yet working my way into the zero drop. I do have a slightly wider foot so toe box does come into play with shoes. Again thanks for your channel great stuff…
Your going to be all over that Boa system James! The amount of changes you make to your lacing to make it work for you I'm sure having those two dials in different areas will work really well. I've gone to far into minimal shoes to even consider these maximal shoes now. I do love my lone peaks and escalante's but won't be going any higher than that in stack height.
Minimal is good and feels great, especially in the woods and proper trails … will definitely experiment soon. 30 mm is pretty max cushioned but the good thing with Altra is that I find you sit into the cushion more as apposed to sitting on top on it like some other brands.
I was wearing the Hoka Speedgoats for a while. Ended up ditching them after toe box issues. Wore the INOV8 TerraUltra G270 for a bit and they got me loving the lower stack height again! Had some durability issues so moved on. Just tried the Timp’s but not liking the outsole grip. Trying the MB now but also thinking of getting a pair of Superiors or Lone Peak’s for a lower stack height. Do you have experience in the Superiors??
You seem to be the Altra master! I found the Timps to be great but the outsold was lacking. I wish there were options for soft and hard ground lug depths. Just ordered a pair of MB a half size down per your recommendation. Excited to tryout these bad boys ✌🏽
Nice review. I love the idea of the Mont Blanc, but each pair of Altra I have owned I have blown out the side. Usually before 200 miles. I think if I go for Max cushion I’ll go for either the new Timp or Olympus.
My Timps blew out at the sides after 150 (the 2/3 ) … go for the Olympus! If you get the sizing right the lone peak is a fantastic shoe . Thanks Jacob …
Thanks for the concise review, I wonder how the they preform on downhill sections, if the MB has lockdown problems do you find your toes getting mushed?
No issues with toes getting squished … I went down 1/2 a size with the mb and got a better lockdown - the end of the mb is v soft so actually feels ok if squished …
Good comparison. From the sounds of it the Mont Blanc wins in most of your categories, which says something since you've always sung the praises of the Olympus. Albeit two different shoes as you attest.
Thanks Micheal, they are really both great - but have to say the Olympus just gets so clogged up with mud, it’s always muddy here, and feels heavy…. That’s said, the extra width and protection would serve well, especially on a longer ultra . (Glad I have both shoes!)
@@RunSensible they are good shoe, great upper and lockdown , plus the react midsole is firm enough for trails but works well on road too … (the grip is pretty sub par but hey ho)
@@movemorenowjames I love in Dublin. I took the kids to Belfast for the weekend. I'm starting a teen running group for my running club this Wednesday and I got my 12yo lad a pair too. He loves your vids too.
I have changed the insoles with those of the Torins after 200 km. Then the shoe is really fun. It does scratch slightly at the arch but then the shoe is even more bouncy - the actual insole seems more like a rockblade to me. Unfortunately, I do not get a good lockdown without pressure points. The front eyelets of the laces I can not use at all. Fortunately, even with loose lacing I do not really slip much. Nevertheless, during downhill my feed stand at the end of the toe box. Am curious how that affects the long run - blister party?
Thanks for this , good feedback. Personally I should have maybe gone for 1/2 a size down, but that means I do have loads of room up front and zero blisters on the downs… I also added some extra padding (stuck on some pads) to the tongue which has really helped with taking the pressure off.
Great review…but can’t afford both. I have an Inov8 TerraUltra for serious stuff, but could do with a more cushioned shoe for easier terrain. So MB seems to fit the bill. I have worn through a pair of Escalantes, which I did like. Would you say they size similar? I actually prefer an unstructured heel. I have sticky out heel spurs, so heel cups are only a problem. I did put my big toe through the upper of the Escalantes, fixed with ShoeGoo. Guess you could add a thick layer of ShoeGoo to the MB to improve protection, though it would look rather scruffy
A very help comparison between the two mate, I’ve been looking at getting a pair of altra for a 20 mile event around Kielder reservoir in April. With most of it on fire roads and gravel cycle paths, I was looking at the Olympus but now I’m more interested in the Mont Blanc but, I have a couple of question on the Mont Blanc, how is the drainage and also the fit are they due to size or better to go a 1/2 size up.
Thanks. I would not go up 1/2 a size as already a little long but fine . Re drainage, got to be honest - no idea but would say the material used almost has a Lycra feel , therefore might be more absorbent than the Olympus. Definitely a good choice for harder packed roads!
Tricky, I would not say more volume, especially where compared to the Olympus but the material is definitely more accommodating.. stretchy! It feels good, in fact you would like this one
Very informative, my third pair of olympus has only done 250 so far, been wondering if im going to get a 4th pair for big mileage runs in the lakes this summer or risk trying the mont blanc, the no protection up front could be a problem up the mountains, might stick with what I know works 👍
@@movemorenowjames I also recently bought a pair of evo speed goats, my last pair I killed over a year ago so it's been awhile since I've ran in a pair, the evo,s are slightly grippier on wet rock than the olympus but much more unstable running on the fell and not as comfortable, I was going to use those in the lakes but I've decided not to risk it
Hi thx for your reviews 👍 I have a question re Monta BLANC and would like your opinion. First this year I’ve been struggling with Morten’s Neuroma and the only shoe I can ware is the Altra’s and I have a pair Paradigm but I want to get a trail shoe. Now the Lone Peak hasn’t got enough stack bight for me and from what I see the Olympus sole just wares out to fast as it’s got that foam part whereas the Mont Blancs hole sole is covered with the Vibram sole. I know the shoe is marketed as a racer but apparently not good enough as the healcup doesn’t give enough support but for a casual runner/hiker I’m not going to have those technical challenges and think this is a creat shoe for my use as it’s light and the midsole and sole is just great. What do you think
Doug hi. I personally think the Olympus is actually the best bet, it has a full vibram outsole whereas the MB has a lite-base version, which unfortunately does wear quickly. The Olympus is also a little wider and I think the 5 has a softer upper than the 4 (which I have) … With Morton’s, from personally experience I think keeping you big toe straight is key, and zero drop helped as reduced pressure on front foot. (Touch wood but I have not had it for years now since I switch solely to wide and zero) Good luck..
@@movemorenowjames hi thx for your swift and informative reply and if the MB sole wears quickly then the O5 is probably a better bet unless if I wait for the Outroad to come to Norway.
Thanks, James. Great comparison. I use the Olympus 4 as my go-to trail shoe but have just bought a pair of the Mont Blancs as I also want a slightly lighter and less-4-wheel-drive style shoe for faster less techy trails. I've heard some people say they would go down half a size in the MBs - did you find them a bigger fit than the Olympus?
"Strange man spotted wearing odd shoes and talking to himself in local park" - I can imagine the headline :) Hopefully once you explain that you're just doing a comparison between the "Olympus...sorry, Mont Blanc and the Mont Blanc...sorry, Olympus" they'll understand! 😂👍
I had to to a few takes on those videos as kept on getting them mixed up …. It was long but gave you a little shout out towards the end re “coconut shell”
I'm really torn between the two, the lockdown is no bother as I've found some elastic laces that work great. I'll be doing a 37 mile ultra next month, and the trail is a bit unknown and a right mix, might even be some bouldering involved. I love them both, but will probably go with the Olympus, feel that extra cushion and protection will be worth more than the weight saved with the mb.
Great video, James. I'm struggling getting good lockdown on the Mont Blanc as well. Seem to get a little heal slippage, so I may have to try your lacing system. My other gripe so far with the Mont Blanc is that around the heel collar it doesn't snug up to my ankle so I get a little dirt and debris into my shoe. I've never experienced that before (probably because this is the first shoe with an ankle collar with basically zero cushioning I've used). Have you experienced that at all? I will say that I am really liking the shoe. The mesh is comfortable, the midsole does seem to have fantastic energy return, and the grip is pretty good. Doesn't do well with mud for me but otherwise seems to be alright. I am concerned about the durability, but knew that going in. This is made to be light, not durable.
Definitely light but not too durable… luckily i am not having any issues with the heel counter. Try and stick a soft heel counter pad cushion thing for extra grip … and add the same padding to the tongue . That helps beef out the shoe
Try 55 sport flat elastic laces, you can cinch down tight without cutting your circulation off. Work great on my mb, and got a pair coming for my Olympus 4's.
I found my Olympus 4 clogged up with mud at my mast race “the big mud” love the lighter look of the mint Blanc. I have the same issue on Olympus with little toe rub, sometimes. Do you go for normal size in these or half size up?
Yes the old Olympus does clog up with mud!! Don’t go 1/2 a size up, if anything go the other way… 1/2 down … Depending on how much room you want up front. I would be intrigued to see what a 10 would feel like (mine are 10.5)…
I first went EU 46 in mine because my paradigm 6 are that size and fit great, but i just got way to much heel slippage in them, so i went down to size 45 which i have in most of my Altras and still i got a bit of heel slipping, if i don't tie them down really hard, but then my feet hurt because of the hard laces and the thin tounge. I don't get why they did not take that padding all the way up on the tounge. It is just in the middle anyway so i don't Think it would increase weight to much. Also in the heel collar i think they should have as much padding on the achilles as on the sides. Loose the pull tab instead. This is why i, and several others are getting that heelslip. I might go down another size and try them out but im starting to think this shoe is not made for my foot. Which is sad because im fine in all the other Altra shoes. I was going to use this in a 50miler in the end of march but might just stick with the Olympus.
It’s a tricky one, i seem to have almost worked it out … no slipping and with extra padding I put on the tongue - helps stop any pressure from the laces … looking forward to the BOA version. I would like to buy another pair of LP 6 but go down -1/2 as too long ….
Great comparison James! I was not expecting this kind of test with you wearing two different shoes at the same time... interesting. Do you have a dominate leg, and if so did you also reverse the shoes?
Hi Sage, thanks .. it was really just a walk with both on to feel the immediate difference with the midsole and upper … it backs up my initial thoughts from running in the them. Re dominant leg, that’s the left - my left calf is annoyingly noticeably bigger (but I think this stems back from all the work on the farm I did growing up, shovelling etc with left foot forward ! ….anyway I won’t give you my life history!!) … thanks buddy
Tricky … my heart would say the MB but the brain maybe Olympus. Not helpful I know.. I personally love the Mb so would go for that (as long as not too technical)
I've been waiting for this comparison. I tried my wife's Olympus 4 (half size too small but locked down hard on the laces not too bad and no other issues); loved them and promptly put 100 miles on them; was thinking of buying my own. Couldn't bring myself to spend the dough though when I was getting away with the smaller size and wife not convinced she wanted them back after my stinky feet. Tried Inov-8 Terraultra G 270s in the meantime; definitely bouncier and more nimble than the Olympus; bit concerned they're cutting into the top of my forefoot because of poor finishing around the tongue and bunching. The Mont Blanc has been the wildcard option, new kid on the block. By the sounds of it there's not much in it. New MB doesn't make the Olympus a bad shoe. Have to consider the zen moments I've had in the Olympus vs. trying the new thing that's new. It is a toss up for me.
The mb certainly does not make the Olympus a bad shoe , there’s really not a crazy difference as noted… both great. You must have a v understanding wife to be able to borrow her trainers !! Thanks for the feedback
Very nice balanced review/comparison. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Well did my ultra yesterday and it's a learning experience.
Grab that gpx file the day before, they always update the bleeding thing, due to access rights and other things changing. Ended up doing over 40 instead of 37 miles.
Food needs to be on point, I was close but towards the end my guts did go inside out.
Eat and walk on the tough uphills, run everywhere else and pace yourself.
Padded shoes!!! Yes my Altra mont blancs were brilliant, but towards the last few miles i was aching for more cushion.
My ankle gave out, and had to walk most of the last 10k, repeated going through moorland took it's toll.
Which was a crying shame, as held second for a good while until then, still made 20th so not bad for my first.
Had a lot of fun doing it for sure, I'll certainly be repeating it.
The final bit always hurts, especially on moorland… well done though - great stuff. Interesting to hear you wanted more cushion at the end but glad the MBs worked..
Thanks appreciate the comparison, really trying to dial in my trail rotation shoes for this upcoming summer season.
Thanks Michael, hope this helps….
What’s on the list?
@@movemorenowjames Currently conducting trail sessions with (North Face Flight Vective 20k-35k distance and SalomonUltra Glide) Hoka Evo Mafata 3 anything past 40k or more rugged terrain as the Salomon and North Face are limited in traction somewhat and mix in the Altra Olympus 4 “off your recombination 😉” haven’t given them a go yet working my way into the zero drop. I do have a slightly wider foot so toe box does come into play with shoes. Again thanks for your channel great stuff…
A very fair, honest and in depth comparison James! Great video buddy! Thanks for sharing your advice mate! 😎🤘🏻
Thanks Ben, as always… appreciate the feedback. This one goes on a bit , but lots to say!
Your going to be all over that Boa system James! The amount of changes you make to your lacing to make it work for you I'm sure having those two dials in different areas will work really well. I've gone to far into minimal shoes to even consider these maximal shoes now. I do love my lone peaks and escalante's but won't be going any higher than that in stack height.
Minimal is good and feels great, especially in the woods and proper trails … will definitely experiment soon. 30 mm is pretty max cushioned but the good thing with Altra is that I find you sit into the cushion more as apposed to sitting on top on it like some other brands.
I was wearing the Hoka Speedgoats for a while. Ended up ditching them after toe box issues. Wore the INOV8 TerraUltra G270 for a bit and they got me loving the lower stack height again! Had some durability issues so moved on. Just tried the Timp’s but not liking the outsole grip. Trying the MB now but also thinking of getting a pair of Superiors or Lone Peak’s for a lower stack height. Do you have experience in the Superiors??
You seem to be the Altra master! I found the Timps to be great but the outsold was lacking. I wish there were options for soft and hard ground lug depths. Just ordered a pair of MB a half size down per your recommendation. Excited to tryout these bad boys ✌🏽
Thanks. I love the MB , the first easily got past 600km , the second I used for my 100Km ultra last Saturday, 4th place finish. 👍
Congrats! Thanks for the insight. I’ll update as I get some mileage in them.
Nice review. I love the idea of the Mont Blanc, but each pair of Altra I have owned I have blown out the side. Usually before 200 miles. I think if I go for Max cushion I’ll go for either the new Timp or Olympus.
My Timps blew out at the sides after 150 (the 2/3 ) … go for the Olympus!
If you get the sizing right the lone peak is a fantastic shoe .
Thanks Jacob …
Thanks for the concise review, I wonder how the they preform on downhill sections, if the MB has lockdown problems do you find your toes getting mushed?
No issues with toes getting squished … I went down 1/2 a size with the mb and got a better lockdown - the end of the mb is v soft so actually feels ok if squished …
Good comparison. From the sounds of it the Mont Blanc wins in most of your categories, which says something since you've always sung the praises of the Olympus. Albeit two different shoes as you attest.
Thanks Micheal, they are really both great - but have to say the Olympus just gets so clogged up with mud, it’s always muddy here, and feels heavy…. That’s said, the extra width and protection would serve well, especially on a longer ultra . (Glad I have both shoes!)
Nice review. I bought a new pair of trail shoes yesterday totally off the recommendation that you gave thema few months back.
Cheers Neil… which ones?
@@movemorenowjames Nike Wild horse 6. Got 'em for 55pounds in Belfast yesterday.
@@RunSensible thought you lived near Dublin?
@@RunSensible they are good shoe, great upper and lockdown , plus the react midsole is firm enough for trails but works well on road too … (the grip is pretty sub par but hey ho)
@@movemorenowjames I love in Dublin. I took the kids to Belfast for the weekend. I'm starting a teen running group for my running club this Wednesday and I got my 12yo lad a pair too. He loves your vids too.
I have changed the insoles with those of the Torins after 200 km. Then the shoe is really fun. It does scratch slightly at the arch but then the shoe is even more bouncy - the actual insole seems more like a rockblade to me. Unfortunately, I do not get a good lockdown without pressure points. The front eyelets of the laces I can not use at all. Fortunately, even with loose lacing I do not really slip much. Nevertheless, during downhill my feed stand at the end of the toe box. Am curious how that affects the long run - blister party?
Thanks for this , good feedback. Personally I should have maybe gone for 1/2 a size down, but that means I do have loads of room up front and zero blisters on the downs… I also added some extra padding (stuck on some pads) to the tongue which has really helped with taking the pressure off.
I did an update video - I also changed the lacing
Great review…but can’t afford both.
I have an Inov8 TerraUltra for serious stuff, but could do with a more cushioned shoe for easier terrain.
So MB seems to fit the bill.
I have worn through a pair of Escalantes, which I did like. Would you say they size similar?
I actually prefer an unstructured heel. I have sticky out heel spurs, so heel cups are only a problem.
I did put my big toe through the upper of the Escalantes, fixed with ShoeGoo. Guess you could add a thick layer of ShoeGoo to the MB to improve protection, though it would look rather scruffy
A very help comparison between the two mate, I’ve been looking at getting a pair of altra for a 20 mile event around Kielder reservoir in April. With most of it on fire roads and gravel cycle paths, I was looking at the Olympus but now I’m more interested in the Mont Blanc but, I have a couple of question on the Mont Blanc, how is the drainage and also the fit are they due to size or better to go a 1/2 size up.
Thanks. I would not go up 1/2 a size as already a little long but fine . Re drainage, got to be honest - no idea but would say the material used almost has a Lycra feel , therefore might be more absorbent than the Olympus.
Definitely a good choice for harder packed roads!
The material at the front of the Mont Blanc looks a lot more creased, I'm guessing there's a bit more volume in the depth of the forefoot?
Tricky, I would not say more volume, especially where compared to the Olympus but the material is definitely more accommodating.. stretchy! It feels good, in fact you would like this one
Very informative, my third pair of olympus has only done 250 so far, been wondering if im going to get a 4th pair for big mileage runs in the lakes this summer or risk trying the mont blanc, the no protection up front could be a problem up the mountains, might stick with what I know works 👍
Hi, this is my second pair of Olympus, the first got to 350 miles I think…
The MB is great but yes, lacking in protection…
Thanks for the feedback
@@movemorenowjames I also recently bought a pair of evo speed goats, my last pair I killed over a year ago so it's been awhile since I've ran in a pair, the evo,s are slightly grippier on wet rock than the olympus but much more unstable running on the fell and not as comfortable, I was going to use those in the lakes but I've decided not to risk it
Hi thx for your reviews 👍 I have a question re Monta BLANC and would like your opinion. First this year I’ve been struggling with Morten’s Neuroma and the only shoe I can ware is the Altra’s and I have a pair Paradigm but I want to get a trail shoe. Now the Lone Peak hasn’t got enough stack bight for me and from what I see the Olympus sole just wares out to fast as it’s got that foam part whereas the Mont Blancs hole sole is covered with the Vibram sole. I know the shoe is marketed as a racer but apparently not good enough as the healcup doesn’t give enough support but for a casual runner/hiker I’m not going to have those technical challenges and think this is a creat shoe for my use as it’s light and the midsole and sole is just great. What do you think
Doug hi. I personally think the Olympus is actually the best bet, it has a full vibram outsole whereas the MB has a lite-base version, which unfortunately does wear quickly. The Olympus is also a little wider and I think the 5 has a softer upper than the 4 (which I have) …
With Morton’s, from personally experience I think keeping you big toe straight is key, and zero drop helped as reduced pressure on front foot. (Touch wood but I have not had it for years now since I switch solely to wide and zero)
Good luck..
@@movemorenowjames hi thx for your swift and informative reply and if the MB sole wears quickly then the O5 is probably a better bet unless if I wait for the Outroad to come to Norway.
@@dougsphoto …the outroad is quite narrow ..Probably not best for your Morton’s ..
no problem !
@@movemorenowjames thx
Thanks, James. Great comparison. I use the Olympus 4 as my go-to trail shoe but have just bought a pair of the Mont Blancs as I also want a slightly lighter and less-4-wheel-drive style shoe for faster less techy trails. I've heard some people say they would go down half a size in the MBs - did you find them a bigger fit than the Olympus?
Thanks. Yes, that’s right - so for the Olympus I am 10.5 but the MB and LP I am 10… perfect 👌 fit
"Strange man spotted wearing odd shoes and talking to himself in local park" - I can imagine the headline :) Hopefully once you explain that you're just doing a comparison between the "Olympus...sorry, Mont Blanc and the Mont Blanc...sorry, Olympus" they'll understand! 😂👍
I had to to a few takes on those videos as kept on getting them mixed up …. It was long but gave you a little shout out towards the end re “coconut shell”
I just got to the bit where you quoted me lol. Brilliant! :)
I'm really torn between the two, the lockdown is no bother as I've found some elastic laces that work great.
I'll be doing a 37 mile ultra next month, and the trail is a bit unknown and a right mix, might even be some bouldering involved.
I love them both, but will probably go with the Olympus, feel that extra cushion and protection will be worth more than the weight saved with the mb.
Tricky one… i would personally shoot for the mb, as long as there’s not too much harsh brambles / thorn bushes etc !
@@movemorenowjames Interesting, what's the cushion and longevity been like on the mb for you, got me really curious now.
So far so good … only covered about 150km but the midsole feels great .
@@movemorenowjames Oh so no collapsing, got me tempted only thing is will they hold up to doing an ultra, or more importantly will I haha
@@Huxley555 defo
Great video, James. I'm struggling getting good lockdown on the Mont Blanc as well. Seem to get a little heal slippage, so I may have to try your lacing system. My other gripe so far with the Mont Blanc is that around the heel collar it doesn't snug up to my ankle so I get a little dirt and debris into my shoe. I've never experienced that before (probably because this is the first shoe with an ankle collar with basically zero cushioning I've used). Have you experienced that at all?
I will say that I am really liking the shoe. The mesh is comfortable, the midsole does seem to have fantastic energy return, and the grip is pretty good. Doesn't do well with mud for me but otherwise seems to be alright. I am concerned about the durability, but knew that going in. This is made to be light, not durable.
Definitely light but not too durable… luckily i am not having any issues with the heel counter. Try and stick a soft heel counter pad cushion thing for extra grip … and add the same padding to the tongue . That helps beef out the shoe
@@movemorenowjames I'll try the additional pad on the heel! Thanks man!
Try 55 sport flat elastic laces, you can cinch down tight without cutting your circulation off.
Work great on my mb, and got a pair coming for my Olympus 4's.
Will check those out … thx
@@Huxley555 Nice! I'm definitely going to check those out as well! Thanks, Darren!
I found my Olympus 4 clogged up with mud at my mast race “the big mud” love the lighter look of the mint Blanc. I have the same issue on Olympus with little toe rub, sometimes. Do you go for normal size in these or half size up?
Yes the old Olympus does clog up with mud!! Don’t go 1/2 a size up, if anything go the other way… 1/2 down … Depending on how much room you want up front. I would be intrigued to see what a 10 would feel like (mine are 10.5)…
I first went EU 46 in mine because my paradigm 6 are that size and fit great, but i just got way to much heel slippage in them, so i went down to size 45 which i have in most of my Altras and still i got a bit of heel slipping, if i don't tie them down really hard, but then my feet hurt because of the hard laces and the thin tounge. I don't get why they did not take that padding all the way up on the tounge. It is just in the middle anyway so i don't Think it would increase weight to much. Also in the heel collar i think they should have as much padding on the achilles as on the sides. Loose the pull tab instead. This is why i, and several others are getting that heelslip. I might go down another size and try them out but im starting to think this shoe is not made for my foot. Which is sad because im fine in all the other Altra shoes. I was going to use this in a 50miler in the end of march but might just stick with the Olympus.
It’s a tricky one, i seem to have almost worked it out … no slipping and with extra padding I put on the tongue - helps stop any pressure from the laces … looking forward to the BOA version.
I would like to buy another pair of LP 6 but go down -1/2 as too long ….
Great comparison James! I was not expecting this kind of test with you wearing two different shoes at the same time... interesting. Do you have a dominate leg, and if so did you also reverse the shoes?
Hi Sage, thanks .. it was really just a walk with both on to feel the immediate difference with the midsole and upper … it backs up my initial thoughts from running in the them. Re dominant leg, that’s the left - my left calf is annoyingly noticeably bigger (but I think this stems back from all the work on the farm I did growing up, shovelling etc with left foot forward ! ….anyway I won’t give you my life history!!) … thanks buddy
@@movemorenowjames A life history might make a cool video James.
@@TrailSage I am not sure if you are being sarcastic or not! ….. may wait till I am super rich and famous to drop that vid!
@@movemorenowjames I was being serious. It's always cool to hear about how folks got to where they are and why they do what they do.
@@TrailSage ok.. will give it some proper thought! Thanks …
Olympus 4 for me....cant be beat when it comes to crazy high distances...max cushion for the ultra distances!
True. The Olympus is definitely tried and tested. A tank of shoe and feels good on both trail and road … thanks
Which one for a hilly 66 mile ultra?
Tricky … my heart would say the MB but the brain maybe Olympus. Not helpful I know..
I personally love the Mb so would go for that (as long as not too technical)
I've been waiting for this comparison. I tried my wife's Olympus 4 (half size too small but locked down hard on the laces not too bad and no other issues); loved them and promptly put 100 miles on them; was thinking of buying my own. Couldn't bring myself to spend the dough though when I was getting away with the smaller size and wife not convinced she wanted them back after my stinky feet. Tried Inov-8 Terraultra G 270s in the meantime; definitely bouncier and more nimble than the Olympus; bit concerned they're cutting into the top of my forefoot because of poor finishing around the tongue and bunching. The Mont Blanc has been the wildcard option, new kid on the block. By the sounds of it there's not much in it. New MB doesn't make the Olympus a bad shoe. Have to consider the zen moments I've had in the Olympus vs. trying the new thing that's new. It is a toss up for me.
The mb certainly does not make the Olympus a bad shoe , there’s really not a crazy difference as noted… both great.
You must have a v understanding wife to be able to borrow her trainers !!
Thanks for the feedback
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