Altra Olympus 6 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Check price Full details →Altra Olympus 6 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) wins — at 310 g it is 44 g (12%) lighter than the Altra Olympus 6 (354 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.
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