Altra Olympus 5.0 review

Sporting an extremely beefy exterior, the Olympus collection from Altra not only cushions the foot comfortably but also shields it from the gnarly terrains. To achieve trail-ready performance, it also incorporates Altra's core technologies:

• foot-shaped toe box
• TrailClaw - Found in the forefoot area of the outsole are "claw-like" lugs that are integral in downhill traction. Complementing this tread pattern is the Sticky Rubber implemented in the midfoot area for uphill climbs.
• Balanced Cushioning - Altra's zero-drop design

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