Women’s Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX Waterproof Walking Shoe

The Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX is a highly cushioned, waterproof walking and hiking shoe designed for long days on your feet.

Combining Altra’s spacious Original FootShape™ fit with a waterproof GORE-TEX lining, premium leather upper and rugged Vibram® outsole, it offers an excellent balance of comfort, protection and grip for walking in wet or unpredictable conditions.

The Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX has Altra’s roomiest toe box, giving your toes more space to spread naturally while maintaining a secure fit through the midfoot. This makes it particularly appealing for customers who dislike narrow or restrictive walking shoes.

Underfoot, the shoe features a deep 33 mm cushioned platform made from plush compression-moulded EVA foam. This provides excellent shock absorption for longer walks, hard surfaces and uneven terrain.

Waterproof GORE-TEX Protection

The Olympus 6 Hike Low features GORE-TEX Invisible Fit, a lightweight waterproof membrane designed to keep water out without giving the shoe the heavy or bulky feel often associated with traditional waterproof hiking footwear.

Combined with the durable leather upper, it makes the Olympus an excellent option for year-round walking in Irish weather.

Roomy Altra FootShape™ Fit

Altra’s Original FootShape™ is its roomiest fitting platform.

Rather than tapering sharply around the toes, the forefoot gives the toes more room to sit and move naturally. There is also additional space through the midfoot compared with Altra’s Standard and Slim fits.

This can make the Olympus particularly comfortable for customers who need more forefoot room or simply prefer a less restrictive walking shoe.

High Cushioning for Long Walks

A 33 mm heel and forefoot stack height provides a substantial layer of cushioning between your foot and the ground.

The plush compression-moulded EVA midsole helps absorb impact while walking and gives the shoe the comfortable underfoot feel that the Olympus range is known for.

Vibram® Megagrip Outsole

The Vibram® Megagrip outsole provides dependable traction across both wet and dry surfaces.

Whether you're walking forest trails, country tracks, uneven paths or simply need a secure waterproof shoe for everyday use, the outsole is designed to provide confidence and grip underfoot.

Stable, Supportive Construction

The updated Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX also features a more structured collar around the heel and ankle.

This helps create a secure fit and improves stability when walking across uneven or more technical terrain.

Key Features

• GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof lining
• Durable leather upper
• Altra Original FootShape™ roomy toe box
• High level of cushioning
• 33 mm heel and forefoot stack height
• Plush compression-moulded EVA midsole
• Vibram® Megagrip outsole
• Excellent wet and dry traction
• Structured heel collar for added stability
• Neutral support
• 0 mm heel-to-toe drop
• Approx. weight: 376 g per shoe
• Suitable for walking, hiking and longer days on your feet

Best For

The Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX is particularly well suited to:

• Everyday walking
• Hiking and hill walking
• Long-distance walking
• Wet-weather walking
• Customers looking for a roomy toe box
• Customers wanting maximum cushioning
• Walking on mixed surfaces and uneven terrain
• Anyone looking for a waterproof alternative to a conventional walking trainer

Fit

The Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX features Altra’s Original FootShape™ fit, which is the roomiest of Altra’s three foot shapes.

It provides generous toe room and more space through the midfoot while still being designed to hold the foot securely.

Please note that Altra's FootShape design should not automatically be considered the same as a conventional “wide-fit” shoe — it is specifically shaped to provide greater anatomical space around the toes.

Technical Details

Upper: Leather with GORE-TEX Invisible Fit
Midsole: Plush compression-moulded EVA
Outsole: Vibram® Megagrip
Cushioning: High
Stack Height: 33 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0 mm
Support: Neutral
FootShape: Original
Approx. Weight: 376 g
Best Use: Walking, hiking and thru-hiking