Altra Men's Via Olympus

I’m a die hard Brooks shoe fan but I gave these a shot and I love them! Super roomy toe box and good comfortable cushion. Limited colors that I like, but this neutral color is perfect! Really good shoe for walking/running!

I have been recovering from plantar fasciitis and needed a shoe that was neutral, stable, zero drop, and cushioned. After reading lots of reviews and based upon my own experience with Altra shoes, I chose this Via Olympus for a great price on Amazon. I read lots of reviews claiming the shoe ran small, ran narrow or had a big arch support, and yet I still ordered my usual size 9 Medium width. I can attest that the shoe fits perfectly with thin or lightly cushioned socks. It's no more or less narrow than the several other pairs of Altra shoes I've had over the years. In fact, it might be a tad roomier. I can't understand the arch support claim, as there is actually very little arch support in these shoes or the inserts that come with them (I use a PowerStep orthotic in mine new Altra shoes, which provides me with just the right support for helping with the plantar fasciitis problem). These shoes have lots of stack height, yet the cushioning is firm while still being comfortable, and the shoe is stable. It claims to have a "rocker" design, encouraging good toe-off, and it does that, too, although it's not terribly noticeable. The shoes fit very comfortably for all-day wear. I loosen up the laces near the bottom a lot, then tie a half not around the tongue loop that the laces pass through. This isolates the forefoot of the shoe from getting tighter, so I can tighten the top of the shoe snugly (see attached photo). Lacing the shoe this way allows for free toe movement, while retaining overall stability. Great shoe!

This is my second pair of Altra's. I buy them for the wide toe box. I really like the blue color and this pair is very light weight and comfortable.

The first day i wore these to work -- hospital RN, literally running all day -- I thought, oh no, what have I done! Because, obviously, i could only test them out walking on carpet at home. But every day since they have gotten increasingly more comfortable as I break them in. My previous work shoe was Hoka Bondi 7s which I wore into the ground over two years hospital nursing. I switched a few months ago to Vibram 5-finger shoes for outside-work wear and subsequently found that my Hokas were beginning to feel intrusive on my toe width, and the 4mm heel drop putting extra burden on the balls of my feet and was giving me lower back pain. That's why i decided to try zero-drop wide toe box shoes.I did not notice a big difference in fit between the men's and women's Altras I tried on. I bought these because it was a better color selection than what was offered in women's. The cushioning is great, my toes love the wide toe box, and i am happy with the distribution of weight across my foot, thanks to the zero drop. Zooming around (speed walking to running), 12-hours or more at a time on long shifts, and my feet are happier now.These were significantly cheaper than on the Altra website. It appears Altra sells on Amazon their overstock or uses it to test trends. IN searching for an Altra (or actually any) shoe on AMZ, I found price varies widely by size (within the same model) and by color (of the same model), so shop around to find what you want at your price point.

Can’t beat Altras! They fit my foot better than any other brand. I need a wider toe box than other name brand shoes provide. Very comfy as well. Didn’t need any break in time and have held shape! Love the color!

These are my 3rd pair of Altra's. The first 2 were quite comfortable, but after recently buying a pair of New Balance and Brooks shoes with fairly thick soles that provide an amazing cushion experience while walking/running I assumed these would be somewhere close to that when you see how thick the soles are on these.Unfortunately, the sole may be thick, but it is almost too rigid and solid. It provides very little to no cushioning while walking, especially compared to the 2 other shoes I mentioned. Overall the shoes "look" really nice. I almost bought a pair at a local store that sells a decent selection of Altra shoes, and these looked almost exactly the same...giving me the impression the cushioning would be just as soft as the pair I almost bought. These were on sale here at amazon which is why I went this route. Had I known how stiff they would feel, I seriously wouldn't have bought them. For me, comfort is king and if you can make my walking around a good experience, I'm likely to wear them a lot and maybe even buy another pair. Unfortunately, I will not be buying another pair of Altra's without trying them on FIRST. These weren't too expensive (as far as what I tend to buy on average) but still, I expected more comfort. They are remarkably far too rigid for my taste.I am terribly disappointed...and considering how uncomfortable they are, I won't be wearing very often.

Buena calidad a precio asequible

My husband loves these shoes, waiting for the black ones to become available

Una pena que este mal los enlaces.Parece sólido y bien construido pero me han enviado una talla incorrecta aunque se pido 49 se envía 42.Tenía pinta de ser cómodo y bien construido

A comfortable shoe with a wide toe box. First run I had a tight achilles there after all good and the shoe performed well.Time will tell if I do the mileage I would expect from this shoe.

Chaussures excellentes pour marcher ou courir sur l'asphalte ou en ville : cependant nécessitent un peu de temps pour s'adapter :-) !