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Light, roomy and ready for long trails
Altra says:
Lace up the Olympus 275 and send it all day on the trail with lightweight comfort, durability, and protection. It’s a techy shoe built for technical trails.
We went all in on tech so you can go all out on the trail. It’s got durability, protection, and lightweight comfort from top to bottom. We partnered with MATRYX® to design a one-piece woven upper with Kevlar that’s lightweight and extremely protective, for high performance and high mileage. Keep your feet neat and protected from debris with a built-in scree sleeve. A zonal fit lock is designed to deliver a confident, secure fit while a TPEE sock liner helps improve underfoot longevity.
Get grip on any terrain with a Vibram® Megagrip outsole, designed to help with traction on wet and dry surfaces. It’s got a compression-molded EVA midsole with lightweight cushion designed for comfort that lasts. With our roomiest toe box and zero drop, your feet are positioned for natural movement.
Our Verdict
The Olympus 275 HiLo’s biggest strength is the amount of underfoot protection it offers for its weight. At 288g per UK 8 shoe, with a 33mm stack and zero drop, it gives a cushioned, natural-feeling platform without becoming bulky. The Original FootShape fit leaves proper space through the forefoot, while the MATRYX woven upper suits high-mileage use where abrasion resistance and breathability matter.
I also like the built-in scree sleeve; it does a good job of keeping out grit and trail debris. The updated EGO MAX midsole and Vibram Megagrip TractionLug outsole make this a strong option for long, mixed trail days.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- MATRYX one-piece woven upper for high performance & durability with built-in scree sleeve for protection from debris
- Vibram® Megagrip outsole with Vibram® TractionLug for stability and grip
- Updated Altra EGO™ MAX midsole foam 15% lighter and 10% softer than the previous version
Specifications
- Weight per UK8 shoe: 288g
- Stack height: 33mm/33mm
- Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
- Support: Neutral
- FootShape™: Original
- Cushion: High
Material & Construction
- Upper: MATRYX one-piece woven
- Midsole: Altra EGO MAX
- Outsole: Vibram® Megagrip with TractionLug
