Altra Olympus 7 vs Lone Peak 9

Olympus 7 or Lone Peak 9? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want max cushion, zero drop and Vibram grip for long days? Get the Olympus 7.

Want zero drop and room for your toes on the trail? Get the Lone Peak 9.

Get the Olympus 7 if

• You want a little more give underfoot
• You want more foam underfoot (8mm more at the heel)
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

Get the Lone Peak 9 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You need a wide width
• You’d rather spend $50 less

On the run

Olympus 7: Lighter, softer max-cushion zero drop. Max cushioned with zero drop and roomy toes, now with a lighter, softer EGO MAX midsole and Vibram Megagrip Traction Lugs.

Lone Peak 9: Zero drop, room for your toes. Low, firm and zero drop, so you feel the trail. A rock plate takes the edge off sharp stuff, but it isn’t a cushioned shoe.

The Olympus 7 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Olympus 6 lab test (RunRepeat) and Running Warehouse’s description of the 7.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Olympus 7. True to size with Altra’s roomy toebox and traditional heel padding.

Lone Peak 9. Altra’s foot-shaped toebox lets your toes spread out. The midfoot is roomy too, so narrow feet may need to size down or lace snugly.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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