Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX review

The Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX brings trail-runner ideas to a waterproof boot. Altra pairs a leather upper with a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit lining, a plush compression-molded EVA midsole with a 33 mm stack, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole. Its Original FootShape fit is the roomiest of Altra's three fits, giving toes space while holding the midfoot, and Altra lists it for hiking and thru hiking. At 528 g per boot it sits in the middle of the list for weight. The defining trait is the 0 mm drop: heel and forefoot sit at the same height, which some hikers find natural and others find hard on calves at first. The list price is $230, though Altra showed it at $184 on sale when we checked, which would make it far more competitive. Altra does not publish lug depth. Hikers used to a conventional boot should try it on before committing.

Who it is for

Thru hikers and day hikers who want a roomy toe box and plush cushioning.

Price

$230 list for the men's version at the Altra US store, on sale for $184 when checked.

Men's Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX $184.00 $230.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Leather and GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper
• Vibram Megagrip outsole
• Compression-molded EVA midsole with a 33 mm stack
• 0 mm heel-to-toe drop
• Original FootShape fit, Altra's roomiest toe box

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Vibram Megagrip, a sticky rubber for wet and dry ground
• Strength: Roomiest toe box on the list
• Strength: High 33 mm cushioned stack
• Weakness: Zero drop takes time to adapt to
• Weakness: $230 list price is high
• Weakness: Altra does not publish lug depth

Key facts

• Price: $230 list, $184 on sale (men's)
• Weight: 18.6 oz (528 g) per boot
• Waterproofing: GORE-TEX Invisible Fit
• Drop: 0 mm
• Stack height: 33 mm

Where it ranks

Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX is No. 4 in our Best Hiking Boots verdict.