Altra Olympus 7 vs Olympus 6
Olympus 7 or Olympus 6? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
The Olympus 7 replaced the Olympus 6.
A lighter, softer EGO MAX midsole, a redesigned Vibram outsole with Traction Lugs, traditional heel padding and about 1 oz less weight.
What changed
- Foam: New EGO MAX midsole, lighter and softer.
- Outsole: Redesigned Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lugs.
- Heel: Traditional heel padding replaces the 6’s extra-thick Achilles pad.
- Weight: About 1 oz lighter, per Running Warehouse.
- Specs: 0.75 oz lighter.
- On the run: The Olympus 7 hasn’t been lab tested yet, so we can’t measure the difference in feel.
Still like the Olympus 6? It’s $10 less than the Olympus 7 while supplies last, with 5 colors in stock.
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.
Olympus 6: The heavy, comfy zero-drop cruiser. Exceptionally comfortable with a grippy Vibram outsole and real zero drop, but extremely heavy and short on energy return.
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
| Olympus 7 | Olympus 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $195 | $185 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 33 / 33mm | 33 / 33mm |
| Drop | 0mm | 0mm |
| Weight, men’s | 11.45 oz | 12.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 9.65 oz | Not listed by Altra |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Trails, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Trails, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 miles | 400–500 miles |
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.
Olympus 6. Runs about a half size short. Superior build quality and a roomy toebox.
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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