Altra Olympus 7vsSaucony Xodus Ultra 4
The Altra Olympus 7 and Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 score 69% on spec similarity. Going from the Altra Olympus 7 to the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: 3 mm more heel stack, 6 mm more drop and 16 g lighter.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 minus the Altra Olympus 7. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Altra Olympus 7 | Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 33 mm | 36 mm | +3mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33 mm | 30 mm | −3mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 6 mm | +6mm |
| Weight | 325 g | 309 g | −16g |
| RRP (GBP) | £165 | £150 | −£15 |
| Category | Trail | Trail | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Trail | Trail | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (33 vs 36 mm)
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (0 vs 6 mm)
if you want:
- more heel stack (36 vs 33 mm)
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 0 mm)
- a lighter shoe (309 vs 325 g)
- a lower RRP (£150 vs £165)
Altra Olympus 7 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Altra Olympus 7 or the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4?
The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4, at 309 g vs 325 g, 16 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Altra Olympus 7 or the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4?
The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4, with 36 mm of heel stack vs 33 mm, 3 mm more. Forefoot stack: 33 mm for the Altra Olympus 7 and 30 mm for the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4.
What's the drop difference between the Altra Olympus 7 and the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4?
6 mm. The Altra Olympus 7 has a 0 mm drop and the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 a 6 mm drop.
Which is cheaper, the Altra Olympus 7 or the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4?
The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 has the lower UK RRP: £150 vs £165. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Altra Olympus 7 and the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4?
They score 69% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our trail category.