Customer Reviews Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX

Same exact issues as the Olympus 5s. The crease between the upper and the front panel of the shoe digs into the ankle and is painful when stepping. People have been talking about the pinching at the ankle for over a year on the 5s. How have they not fixed this on the 6s!!??

I bought these for duty boots and couldn't be happier. They are super light, very supportive and comfortable. I'm going to order another pair. My only gripe is that they are not a true black, more of a dark grey. I wish Altra made an actual black version.

Great shoes only issue is the shoe is not black, which is the color I needed for work. I'll have to send these back.

Put a100 miles on the Olympus 6 Mid GTX training for Everest Base Camp and then put another 100 on them reaching 17500 plus feet above sea level. Still look and feel amazing. They are worth every penny. I advise to size up a half size for the perfect fit. Let Altra help you conquer your next Big Adventure!

Last year my podiatrist recommended Altra zero drop shoes secondary to decades long issues with my feet. Whatever the cause of my foot issues, Altra zero drop shoes have fixed the problem. I no longer experience the pain I was having. I have owned the Torrin, Paradyme, Lone Peak and now the Olympus Mid GTX. I wear wides in the lows and went up a half size for the Olympus 6 Mid GTX as it is not available in wide. As long as I wear a midweight weight wool sock I have have plenty of room for my very wide feet. With a stack of 33mm and the zero drop build, this is the most comfortable shoe or boot I have ever used for hiking. The pain I had experienced when hiking over 2 or 3 miles is completely gone. Thanks Altra for helping me return the trails! jackiethehiker

I hiked the Annapurna circuit in Nepal wearing these, went through snow and water. My feet were always so comfy and dry! The wide toe box is a game changer!

Purchased these 2 weeks ago, short 5mile dry walks only so far. Very impressed with the comfort and fit and looking forward to longer wet days in these soon! Way better than my Timberlands..

Long time Altra fan here. I bought these for winter hiking and snowshoeing and I'm 100% happy with these! Warm, dry, lightweight, and amazing grip on snow/ice. Love them, will absolutely buy again.

I've just returned from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. We did the 8 day Lemosho route. These boots might have been my favorite piece of equipment. Super comfortable and tremendous grip in all of the trail conditions we faced. Trust these boots! My confidence in them grew throughout the trip. Worth every penny.

I love these shoes. They fully address issues that I experienced with the Timp GTX. We'll structured while being cushy. No break in needed, absolutely no hit spots right out of the box.

The most comfortable shoes I have ever hiked in! No break in period like normal stiff hiking boots. Also very waterproof! Buy them!!

I bought the lone peak after toe surgery and loved them, so I thought I would try these and they have been great. Plenty of room for my toes and I have bunions and these fit great. Only negative I have is the color selection. Bleh. I painted mine to give them a little something.

I had tried a different style of Altra low hikers with cushion, and it was not a good experience..basically it did not fit. Tried Topos mid hikers, the cuff was too hard, so, with wary thoughts, I ordered these mid GTX hikers Olympus 6 ..but I proceeded as there was a good return policy..I tried them on when they arrived by mail..my #5 metatarsal head is not aligned like a "normal person", it felt like it was rubbing on outside of that area...and I have a shorter left leg to boot (pardon the pun!)...so I put my lift in and used a metatarsal pad in both boots...and they just keep on feeling better and better! So very satisfied. The toe box is excellent, it is comfortable base to walk on, width feels stable..and the only change that I would make is the tongue may be a little short as the top laces fit awkwardly through the fabric loop at the top of the tongue..otherwise they would slide over the tongue and that would not be comfortable. This is not a deal breaker...the shoe is so comfortable other than this. I really love the width of the toe box and the base feels springy and very comfortable...I like the zero drop..although I initially was not looking for a zero drop, I have learned to love it..my calves give a sigh of relief! So, yes, I was shocked that this shoe ended up being so comfortable! I wear a European size 40, and that worked out well with this pair of boots (8.5 US)..

I am walking the Via Podiensis in France in March. It is about 500 miles. I keep looking daily for size 14 in the Olympus high top. No luck. Used it in Italy last year for same distance Was great.

I bought the Olympus 6 Hike Mid after falling in love with the Lone Peak 8 for light hikes and daily walking. The Olympus is a great lightweight hiker for more rugged terrain. Love the fit. I sized up 1/2 size from the LP 8. Just enough protection and support for my feet and ankles. Grippy Vibram outsoles that hold on to rocks and slabs. Hiking feels great. What's not to love?

Took these backpacking in the White Mountains, NH. They are perfection! Supportive, agile, comfortable, strong waterproofing! I've owned many Altra models for trail running and have taken many backpacking. These are the best!

I had transitioned to natural toe/wide toe box shoes several months before a planned long distance hut to hut hike, but they were NOT water proof shoes and everyone recommended boots for this trail. I bought these very late in the game about 2 weeks prior to the hike. I ended up also bringing my old trusted hiking boots, just in case. I wore these for the first day 14 miles - felt AMAZING! 2nd and third day had some technical terrain and so I chickened out and wore my old boots, as I had hiked hundreds of miles in them on other trails. My feet were very upset and definitely let me know it. I am guessing my feet and toes had adjusted to the wider toe box shoes and so when I wore my old boots those two days - ouch! I wore these ALTRAs the remainder of the trip and the only con was that I noticed in my calves a bit of a difference with the zero drop, which took some getting used to, as my other wide toe box shoes were not zero drop. long story short - these ALTRAs required no breaking in at all and worked great the entire hike. LOVED them! Completely waterproof and comfortable. I would have liked some time to get used to the zero drop, but it was inconsequential considering all the other positive aspects of the shoes. THANK YOU ALTRA!

Just hiked Rim to Rim in Grand Canyon! Amazing hike with unbelievably comfortable boots! My feet were dry and the cushion made the 24 mile hike worry/blister free. Thank you Altra!

I love the footbed with a lower heel. The wide toe box never fails on steep downhills to protect my toes from jamming. Great level of cushioning. Has stayed dry in snow and wet conditions. I have had plenty of hiking boots and put in hikes averaging 4-6 hours on NE roots and rocks trailshiked about 15 times so far in thesestill love them.

These are the best hiking, trail, tactical boots I've ever owned. These have great stability, structure and super comfortable. I've had them for 3 weeks and get the early impression that they will be durable for the long term.

Finally they made all black hiking boots with max cushion. I was so excited. I can wear to work now and stand on my feet for hours and feel good.

After some postpartum feet changes, I went on the hunt for some new shoes. These delivered. I wore them out of the box for a 2 week trip to Chamonix, hiking all over. So comfortable. Not a blister in sight!

I have a closet full of Altra shoes. Have been wearing daily for the last 5 years. I have the first GTX and they are fine, but these are better! They slimmed down the design some but have still released a strong, sturdy and comfortable weatherproof shoe. I have the MID in womens black and look forward to using them daily! My MT dog walking foot wear! We walk Alot!

I cannot find anything negative about these shoes except for the price. They are so comfortable for my persnickety feet. I have not worn any shoes except for Altra for many years because they are truly made for people who have issues with their feet. WOW!!!! Please keep making this amazing product.

I'm a mail carrier that walks between 10-15 miles daily and these shoes changed my life. These boots allow my toes to splay and are super comfortable even in 100F+ heat. I've tried many shoes and these are pretty much perfect in every way. I also wanted a mid top to protect my ankles from getting banged up. I tried Hoka and when my feet started to swell from the long distance I walk, I nearly lost a toenail. This was my first altra shoe and the shape makes so much sense for my situation. I love them so much that I bought a second pair.