Altra Olympus 5 

So I was the same. Had multiple pairs of Lone Peak 4s, but they just were not holding up for me well ( I'm a biggun ). So I went with the Olympus 5 specifically for the extra cushioning. Best shoes I've ever worn. Literally out of the box put 16 miles on them over 2 days and my feet had never felt better. These are in fact zero drop. This refers to the difference from the heel to the toe in height. There is no change height-wise. Therefore zero drop. They just are taller all along the length than other trail runners. And that makes them nice : )

Excellent points about the shoe that would also drive me nuts. I’m sticking with my TOPO’S. 👍👍

Very beautiful sharing 👍🏻❤️

Great video John! Thanks for letting me give my 2 cents on it...2 cents is probably all my opinion was worth. But, thanks for letting me join in on this. Great video my friend. Crow

Very helpful thanks.

Olympus 5 for the win!! Agree about the tab on the front of lone peaks. The older models always came loose.

Awesome video John. Good to hear you both talk about the various issues.

Soles are too thick for me. I've got foot drop and a minimal sole is necessary for me. I like my Merrell Vapors, Xero Shoes and Vibram Five Fingers. Then again I don't do long miles. Usually under five miles, ten at the most per day. Weather is supposed to be rainy this weekend, but there's a chance that it might turn for the good. If it does, I'm hoping to get out for a quick overnight. Spot is 90 min away and a 1.5mile snowshoe hike on a snowmobile trail in the White Mountains National Forest of NH. I'll be wearing a no name winter barefoot boot and merino wool socks. Have a good weekend. Enjoyed seeing you and Brad.

I had the Olympus 4. Loved them. I liked the lock laces. That’s the first time I’ve seen that. It was nice seeing you and crow together.

I've had the Altra Timps that Crow used for a week and dumped. They've been working well for me!

I have had the Lone Peak 4’s. I loved them and put many miles on them. As time went by I switched to the Olympus. I loved the 4’s and have a couple of pairs. I put many miles on them too. When the time came to purchase new shoes I purchased the Olympus 5. I have not been real happy with them for the same reasons you pointed out. In addition, I believe the cut below that ankle is lower and allows more dirt to enter your shoe. I dislike the huge tab on the back to pull your shoe on with. I think that adds a good bit of weight too. Now here I am again faced with buying new shoes. As much as I love my old Altras I think it’s time to shop around. Thanks for the great video.

Great episode bud, so nicely explained as always.

Those look comfy. I like that they have Vibram outsoles.

Nice tips and review of the shoe. Not having a longer tongue would be tough for me too. I hope you don't roll your ankle like crow indicated. Funky color and all, I hope they work well for you. Have a great day.

Good looking shoes.

I wear the Lone Peak 6’s. I have ankle issues and the zero drop is similar to a robust moccasin feel. I’ll probably never put enough miles on them to need another pair. Thanks for taking us along.

I just switched to those and love them

Great video my friend

They look like and interesting pair of shoes. Thank you for doing a great review on them. It lets a person decide whether those items will be an issue for them or not.

My Olympus are super comfortable and last the usual 600 miles or so. I would get them again, but my Topo's are the shoe for me. I especially love the rock plate.

Funky colors are cool

I keep looking at the Olympus…I have a fear of heights so I keep using the Lone Peaks. The lone peak 8 they changed to longer laces again.

Heard good things about Olympus, especially "max cushion". But I'll be on LP for some time, since brand new LP6 is still in the box.😂

Great video w a great guest star 😄… are you watching Altra designers !! If you keep screwing up eventually you’re going to lose a good chunk of your customer base !! I’m sticking to Merrill’s w elasticated locking laces 👍👍

Maybe you could sell your new shoes and buy your GP back? 😂 Good real world thoughts on the shoes👍

They look a decent shoe John. I just can't understand the makers providing such a useless lace. You've found a great solution though - good to debate these things with crow. Mark