Nuestra conclusión

Creemos que deberías echarle un ojo a las Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX si priorizas la comodidad en las rutas más largas. También te van a encantar si estás buscando un modelo ergonómico con drop bajo y una parte delantera gigante en forma de pie. Nos quedamos totalmente boquiabiertos con cómo Altra consiguió que este par tan acolchado y chunky no pesase un quintal. Aunque las Olympus son caras y tienen sus limitaciones en terrenos técnicos, si el plan es recorrer kilómetros y kilómetros por senderos sencillos y firmes, entonces te van a encantar.

Pros

  • Absorción de impactos excelente
  • Amortiguación blanda y cómoda
  • Acolchadas y cómodas
  • Ajuste muy ancho y parte delantera en forma de pie
  • Plataforma muy ancha y estable
  • Cuero y suela exterior muy duraderos
  • Muy buen agarre en rocas lisas y mojadas
  • Impermeables

Contras

  • No son unas drop cero de verdad (1,5 mm)
  • La mediasuela se vuelve bastante más rígida con el frío
  • Forro interior frágil

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Who should buy

Don't miss out on the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX if you are after the following:

  • a max-cushioned, comfort-loaded, chunky hiking shoe for long hikes and thru-hikes
  • a wide-fitting shoe with a large foot-shaped toebox that welcomes wide feet
  • a low-drop (almost zero-drop) setup that puts the heel and forefoot at the same level

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX review

Who should NOT buy

The burly design of this Altra shoe can easily make it overkill for someone going on a shorter and lighter hike in summer. In this case, we recommend the airier and more nimble Olympus 6 trail running shoe as an alternative.

And if you like the idea of highly cushioned and comfortable hiking shoes but don't think that Altra's signature zero-drop and Original FootShape fit are right for you, have a look at the HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX or the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX. Both are cheaper options too. 

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX lab test

Amortiguación

Shock absorption

Nuevo

The Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX is positioned as Altra's max-cushioned offering for a good reason.

With a high shock absorption measurement of 118 SA, this shoe is ideal for individuals who prioritize comfort in their outdoor shoes, go on all-day adventures or even thru-hikes, and want to feel protected from trail debris without feeling completely disconnected.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Shock absorption heel
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 118 SA
Media 105 SA
En comparación con 24 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
85 SA
Absorción de impactos
133 SA

Energy return

Nuevo

It is easy to maintain a dynamic pace in the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX as it proved to be amazingly responsive underfoot. With an above-average energy return of 56%, its ride feels springy and effortless despite the shoe's bulky silhouette.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 55.7%
Media 50.6%
En comparación con 24 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
42.0%
Retorno de energía
66.0%

Altura de la suela en la zona del talón

While we can't complain about the shoe's lack of cushioning, our caliper showed that its heel stack is merely average at 31.0 mm.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Heel stack

Not even among the thickest hiking shoes we've tested (think HOKA). It also turned out to be 2 mm less than the officially stated 33 mm.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 31.0 mm
Media 32.7 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
22.0 mm
Altura de la suela en la zona del talón
39.4 mm

Altura de la suela en el antepié

But what is it that makes the Olympus 6 Hike so supremely cushioned even with an average heel stack? Its ultra-thick forefoot stack, of course!

Expanding our caliper by as much as 29.5 mm, the shoe's forefoot platform proved to be significantly thicker than the category average. It offers a ton of impact protection for the toe joints and the ball of the foot reducing the load and fatigue in this area.

Our only gripe here is that our measurement doesn't align with the promised 33 mm which alters the shoe's actual heel-to-drop...

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Forefoot stack
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 29.5 mm
Media 22.0 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
10.7 mm
Altura de la suela en el antepié
31.0 mm

Drop

Instead of the promised zero drop (0 mm), this Altra shoe turned out to have a 1.5 mm difference between the heel and the forefoot stacks.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Drop

But the good news is that the difference is not as dramatic and if you are new to the zero-drop setup, you might not even notice it. In our experience, the shoe kept our heels and toes in a straight line at an equal distance from the ground, just like a zero-drop shoe would.

However, the more important question is whether a zero-drop shoe is right for you in the first place.

There are many good reasons why people look for this shoe design including improved posture and better spine alignment. But if you have limited Achilles and ankle mobility, Achilles pain, or any other limitations, a zero-drop shoe will only make matters worse and you should opt for hiking shoes with a more traditional drop (8-12 mm).

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 1.5 mm
Media 10.7 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.0 mm

Suavidad de la mediasuela

We found the shoe's soft midsole cushioning to be the primary source of comfort in the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX.

Pressing our Shore A durometer against its compression-molded EVA foam returned a pretty low reading of 22.5 HA which puts this Altra shoe closer to the plush side of the spectrum. What's more, it proved to be 20% softer than the average hiking shoe midsole.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Midsole softness

We highly appreciated the shoe's moderate squish for reducing the strain on hard-packed trails, longer hikes, and when walking around town.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 22.5 HA
Media 27.1 HA
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
13.5 HA
Suavidad de la mediasuela (de blanda a firme)
39.0 HA

Rocker

The toe rocker of the Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX has a pretty moderate angle (compared to the Adidas Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX for example) but it adds some smoothness and forward momentum to the ride.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Rocker

Tallaje y ajuste

Talla

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX son un poquito pequeñas (10 votos).

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En comparación con 34 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
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Tallan un poquito grande
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Anchura / Ajuste

Altra promises its roomiest Original FootShape Fit in the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX and we've got a one-to-one gel mold of the shoe's interiors to confirm it.

Locating the widest part of the shoe's mold, our caliper measured it at a whopping 99.9 mm! None of the hiking shoes we've tested so far exceed the ultra-wide dimensions of the Olympus 6. Almost 6 mm wider than the average, this shoe's internal space can finally bring peace to hikers with wide feet.

Conversely, narrow footers should steer clear of this option and most other Altra shoes, for that matter. The brand prides itself on making roomy footwear with foot-shaped toeboxes, which is a love-it-or-hate-it situation.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Width / Fit
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 99.9 mm
Media 94.1 mm
En comparación con 27 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
90.0 mm
Anchura / Ajuste
99.9 mm

Anchura de la parte delantera

But you can truly experience the shoe's Original fit in its extra large toebox which showed another record-breaking number on our caliper.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Toebox width

With 80.5 mm of width in the big toe area, this Altra shoe has plenty of space to fit all five toes comfortably together with your thickest socks.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX original footshape fit

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 80.5 mm
Media 72.5 mm
En comparación con 27 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
67.3 mm
Anchura de la parte delantera
80.5 mm

Altura de la parte delantera

There is no lack of vertical space in this shoe either. We recorded an above-average toebox height of 31.6 mm in the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Toebox height

So there is no need to worry about developing blisters, black toenails, or other toe-related problems.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 31.6 mm
Media 28.0 mm
En comparación con 27 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
24.2 mm
Altura de la parte delantera
35.4 mm

Tracción / Agarre

Traction test on rocks

Nuevo

The Vibram Megagrip rubber on the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX ensures confident steps on slick outdoor surfaces like smooth, wet, and mossy rocks. The shoe's outsole returned above-average friction scores in both the heel (0.52) and the forefoot (0.49), proving its tacky nature in our grip test.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 0.49
Media 0.28
En comparación con 23 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
0.09
Tracción en el antepié
0.55

Profundidad del dibujo de la suela

The shoe features a general-purpose type of the Megagrip outsole which has a moderate lug depth of 3.2 mm.

Not too toothy, we found its treading to be most effective on light and moderate terrain, both dry and wet. However, we wouldn't recommend stepping into muddy and bog-like areas with this shoe as you need deeper lugs to remain surefooted in these conditions.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Lug depth
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 3.2 mm
Media 4.0 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
2.1 mm
Profundidad del dibujo de la suela
5.0 mm

Diseño de la suela exterior

Nuevo

The smaller and more tightly packed treads in the forefoot of this Altra shoe provide grip and comfort on moderate terrain. However, they get larger and more wide-set in the heel to provide better braking on the descents.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Outsole design

Flexibilidad / Rigidez

Nuevo

With some of the highest forefoot stacks in the category, you can't expect much pliability from the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX. In fact, it proved to be some of the stiffest shoes in our lab needing as much as 25.4N to bend by 30 degrees.

And while it hindered our proprioception on rocky and debris-laden patches, the shoe felt like a cushioned and supportive tank on relatively even terrain.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Flexibility / Stiffness
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 25.4N
Media 18.3N
En comparación con 24 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
11.2N
Flexibilidad <> Rigidez
29.0N

Peso

Packing so much material in its platform, we were surprised that the Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX is only an ounce heavier than average.

Tipping the scale at 14.4 oz (408g), it's comparable to most other max-cushioned hiking shoes like the HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Weight
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 14.4 oz (408g)
Media 13.3 oz (378g)
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
11.0 oz (312g)
Peso
17.1 oz (486g)

Transpirabilidad

The Olympus 6 Hike is only available in a waterproof GTX version which means that breathability is practically non-existent here. The shoe's solid leather upper features no air channels to keep the ventilation going either.

That's why you can't see even a tiny billow of smoke passing through the toebox in our test below. That's a clear 1/5 for breathability.

The indentations you see throughout the shoe's upper are merely decorative - they showed no secret ventilation pores upon closer examination through a microscope.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Leather Microscope test

But on the bright side, this Altra shoe doesn't let your foot suffocate thanks to a perforated insole. These holes allow for some internal airflow to keep going.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 1
Media 2.4
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Transpirabilidad
5

Waterproofing

The Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane bonds directly with the shoe's upper materials which is what makes it invisible but no less effective than the standard GTX. Together with the nubuck leather upper, it shields the foot from puddles, wet grass, rain, and splashes, among other wet scenarios.

But be careful with the shoe's low collar height - it makes the flood level quite low and once the water is inside, it takes forever to dry out.

Estabilidad

Prueba de estabilidad lateral

The stout platform of the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX screams stability and promises to get you through a long hike without a single ankle roll.

It's wide, rigid, and has a high midsole topline to provide a secure side-to-to-side containment for the foot. Even though Altra positions it as a neutral shoe, we found that it offers enough support for mild overpronation as well.

Rigidez torsional

The shoe's strong torsional resistance was impressive, particularly in the absence of an internal shank, a rock plate, or a TPU stabilizer. Assessing its stiffness on a 1-5 scale, we didn't hesitate to give it the highest 5/5 score immediately!

This amount of support paired with the shoe's soft and thick-foamed midsole makes the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX ideal for long hours of hiking.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 5
Media 3.7
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez torsional
5

Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón

A stiff heel counter is yet another source of support and lockdown in this Altra shoe. It helped to minimize unnecessary wobbles in the heel and ankle and kept our steps confident during the wear test.

We assessed its stiffness as 4/5 because the heel collar has a little give to move along with the ankle during steep ascents and descents. You don't want an overly stiff collar to dig into your Achilles after all.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 4
Media 3.6
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón
5

Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié

If you want as much contact area with the ground as humanly possible in a hiking shoe, the Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX must be on your radar.

The shoe goes head-to-head with chunky HOKA models competing for the title of the widest platform in an outdoor shoe. Measuring its midsole width in the widest area of the forefoot, our caliper recorded one of the largest readings in the category - 117.2 mm.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Midsole width - forefoot
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 117.2 mm
Media 111.1 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
103.0 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié
117.6 mm

Anchura de la mediasuela - talón

Altra does not hesitate to take up space in the heel area either. At 101.3 mm in the widest part, it showed one of the widest caliper measurements in our lab.

This massive platform is excellent for shuttling a heavy pack over moderate terrain as it helps to prevent foot rolling and encourages better weight distribution. But on the flip side, it can be a nightmare on rock-heavy technical terrain as it will keep catching rock edges and making your steps feel clumsy.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Midsole width - heel
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 101.3 mm
Media 87.9 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
79.2 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - talón
106.3 mm

Durabilidad

Durabilidad de la parte delantera

Altra was not kidding when they wrote "leather designed for durability" in the shoe's product description.

Taking the material through its paces in our highly abrasive Dremel test resulted in nothing but a minor scuff! And because of that, we confidently raised the shoe's toebox durability score to 4/5.

Reinforced with a large protective rand, the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX is ready for bumping into roots, slashing against rocks, and scraping some sharp vegetation.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX toe bumper

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 4
Media 3.7
En comparación con 27 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad de la parte delantera
5

Durabilidad del acolchado del talón

Unfortunately, the shoe's inner mesh cannot boast the same wear resistance as its exterior leather.

It took just a couple of seconds to tear up the shoe's collar fabric with a Dremel. This convinced us to lower the heel padding durability score to only 2/5.

This is especially concerning given the shoe's price point and the fact that its waterproofing membrane is blended with the fabric lining!

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 2
Media 3.1
En comparación con 26 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad del acolchado del talón
5

Durabilidad de la suela

On the other hand, the shoe's Vibram rubber outsole keeps standing strong.

We are happy to report that even after 18 seconds of drilling it with sandpaper at a 10K RPM speed, the dent in the rubber was merely 0.5 mm deep! That's a very reassuring result compared to the category average.

The shoe didn't sustain any serious tread loss either proving that its gripping capacity is here to stay as well.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 0.5 mm
Media 1.0 mm
En comparación con 26 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Desgaste de la suela
2.0 mm

Grosor de la suela

Measuring the outsole layer without lug depth returned a standard reading of 2.5 mm. This means a good amount of rubber to protect the bottom of the shoe in the long run.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Outsole thickness
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 2.5 mm
Media 2.5 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1.6 mm
Grosor de la suela
4.0 mm

Varios

Grosor de la plantilla

The underfoot comfort of this Altra shoe wouldn't be complete without a well-padded foam insole. Measuring its thickness in the heel, our caliper returned 5.2 mm which is a nice buffer to prevent premature foot fatigue.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Insole thickness
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 5.2 mm
Media 5.3 mm
En comparación con 32 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
2.6 mm
Grosor de la plantilla
8.6 mm

Rigidez de la mediasuela en frío (%)

However, there is one caveat that could make the Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX less enjoyable in the coldest months...And it's the fact that its CMEVA foam gets notably denser in low temperatures.

Having kept this Altra shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes, we repeated the durometer measurement and discovered that the material went from balanced-soft to balanced-firm at 29.0 HA. That's a 29% increase in firmness.

So it will take some warming up and breaking in before the foam gets back to its softer condition.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Midsole softness in cold (%)
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 29%
Media 18%
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
7%
Rigidez de la mediasuela en frío
29%

Plantilla extraíble

The shoe's insole is removable but it could be tricky to find a good replacement given the extra wide fit of this Altra shoe. You should also be okay with losing the added airflow from its perforations.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Removable insole
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX

Elementos reflectantes

This Altra shoe is only meant to be seen in the light of day as there are no reflective elements in its construction.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Reflective elements
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX No

Acolchado de la lengüeta

As a comfort-first design, the Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX doesn't skimp on internal padding. It showed a massive tongue thickness of 15.0 mm on our caliper and just about as much in the heel collar.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Tongue padding

All this internal padding forms a snugger fit around the foot and ankle, minimizing pressure points and hot spots and even keeping the foot slightly warmer in cold weather.

Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX 15.0 mm
Media 9.9 mm
En comparación con 33 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
5.0 mm
Acolchado de la lengüeta
17.0 mm

Lengüeta: tipo de refuerzo

A fully gusseted tongue enhances the shoe's waterproofing features by blocking out water, slush, and snow.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Tongue: gusset type
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Ambos lados (completo)

Precio

The Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX offers a whole package of benefits but it carries a pretty high asking price in return. Is it worth it though?

In our opinion, yes, because we found that the shoe's slightly cheaper competition turned out to fall short of at least one feature that the Olympus 6 Hike boasts. Be it weaker durability, heavier weight, tighter fit, or less stability - each cheaper alternative comes with some sort of compromise.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Price
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX $200
En comparación con 37 zapatillas de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
€80
Precio
€220

Tirador del talón

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Heel tab

The Olympus has two finger loops - one at the back and one on the tongue - to make the on-and-off action faster and easier.

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Tongue loop
Resultados de las pruebas
Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Tirador circular