Altra Olympus 6 vs Hoka Transport Hike GTX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Altra Olympus 6 is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the Hoka Transport Hike GTX (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Altra Olympus 6	Hoka Transport Hike GTX
Weight	354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb	383 g · 0.383 kg · 0.84 lb
Brand	Altra	Hoka
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Altra Olympus 6

354 g

Max-cushion zero-drop trail shoe with FootShape toe box and Vibram Megagrip outsole, built for long miles and heavy packs.

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Hoka Transport Hike GTX

383 g

Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with Gore-Tex lining and aggressive Vibram outsole. 26% lighter than the average hiking boot while offering full protection o...

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Altra Olympus 6 vs Hoka Transport Hike GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Olympus 6 wins — at 354 g it is 29 g (8%) lighter than the Hoka Transport Hike GTX (383 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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