Altra Olympus 6 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Max-cushion zero-drop trail shoe with FootShape toe box and Vibram Megagrip outsole, built for long miles and heavy packs.
Check price Full details →Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).
Check price Full details →Altra Olympus 6 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Olympus 6 wins — at 354 g it is 27 g (7%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX (381 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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