Altra Women's Olympus 7

Altra Women's Olympus 7

A high-stack, maximum cushion trail shoe built for ultra-distance runners and all-day hikers who want plush underfoot comfort without sacrificing traction or ground feel on technical terrain. The women's Olympus 7's updated EGO MAX foam is 15% lighter and 10% softer than the previous version, paired with a Vibram Megagrip outsole that grips confidently on wet and dry terrain from the first mile to the last.

Why We Carry It
It's the maximum cushion trail shoe we recommend for women ultra runners and long-distance hikers who want serious stack height and all-day comfort without giving up the zero drop and wide toe box that make Altra a different kind of trail shoe.

Highlights

• Updated Altra EGO MAX midsole at 33mm stack height — A 15% lighter and 10% softer foam than the previous Olympus iteration for a plush, responsive ride that keeps legs feeling fresher on ultra-distance efforts. Maximum cushion without the dead, heavy feel of older high-stack foams.
• Vibram Megagrip outsole with TractionLug — Vibram's most aggressive grip compound with an adaptive lug pattern for confident traction on wet and dry terrain alike. The outsole specification that separates a genuine all-terrain trail shoe from one that handles only ideal conditions.
• Zero drop platform — A level heel-to-toe geometry that promotes a natural foot strike and posture for reduced fatigue and injury risk on long efforts. The Altra characteristic that defines how the shoe feels underfoot regardless of stack height.
• Original FootShape toe box — Altra's roomiest toe box geometry that allows toes to splay naturally for improved stability, comfort, and blood circulation on long training days and ultra races where foot swelling is a real factor.
• Molded TPU overlays for protection and durability — New for the Olympus 7, reinforced overlays at high-wear and high-impact zones for extended shoe life and improved foot protection on rocky and technical trail surfaces.
• Plusher tongue with integrated comfort collar — Enhanced cushioning at the two points of most contact for a more comfortable, secure fit throughout long efforts without irritation or pressure points developing over time.
• Breathable engineered mesh upper — A lightweight, ventilated upper that manages heat and moisture on warm weather long runs and all-day hikes without adding unnecessary weight or structure.
• 9.65-ounce weight — A competitive weight for a maximum cushion trail shoe at this stack height. Notably lighter than the men's version at the same performance level for a more nimble feel on long efforts.

Best For

Women ultra trail runners, long-distance hikers, and outdoor athletes who want maximum cushion, zero drop, and Vibram grip for all-day efforts on varied terrain. A strong choice for anyone who has been looking for a plush, high-stack trail shoe that doesn't compromise on traction, toe box width, or natural foot mechanics.

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