Altra Olympus 7 vs Mont Blanc Speed

Olympus 7 or Mont Blanc Speed? 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 a soft, comfortable zero-drop trail shoe? Get the Mont Blanc Speed.

Get the Olympus 7 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You need a roomier fit

Get the Mont Blanc Speed if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.3 oz

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.

Mont Blanc Speed: Soft, comfortable zero-drop trail miles. Soft and comfortable for daily runs and long miles, with an EGO PRO core, an EGO MAX rim, a rock plate and Vibram Megagrip Litebase.

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.

The Mont Blanc Speed hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Believe in the Run’s review (no lab test yet).

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.

Mont Blanc Speed. Fit isn’t the greatest, per Believe in the Run, so try it on.

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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