The Altra Olympus 5 was replaced by the Altra Olympus 7
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Altra Lone Peak 9, 44% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Altra Olympus line. Compared with the Altra Olympus 5: the same drop.
±0mm dropWhy the Altra Lone Peak 9
Compared with the Altra Olympus 5: the same drop. Both are in our trail category.
±0mm drop| Spec | Altra Olympus 5 | Altra Lone Peak 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | 25 mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Weight | — | 316 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Altra Olympus 5.
- ±0mm dropRRP —
- +4mm dropRRP —
- +4mm dropRRP £140
Altra Olympus 5: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Altra Olympus 5?
The Altra Olympus 7 is the current version of the Altra Olympus line. Versions in between: Altra Olympus 6.
What is the closest alternative to the Altra Olympus 5 from another brand?
On published specs, the New Balance Hierro v9, at 31% spec similarity. Compared with the Altra Olympus 5: 4 mm more drop. Both are in our trail category.
How is the Altra Olympus 7 different from the Altra Olympus 5?
On published specs, going from the Altra Olympus 5 to the Altra Olympus 7: the same drop. Heel stack and weight are not published for both shoes, so they are not compared.
Is the Altra Olympus 5 still available?
Trova lists the Altra Olympus 5 as discontinued; the current version of the Altra Olympus line is the Altra Olympus 7. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Altra Olympus 5?
Published specs for the Altra Olympus 5: 0 mm drop. It is a neutral trail shoe.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Altra Olympus 5.
Altra Olympus 5 specs →