Altra’s cushiest trail shoe has intimidated me for years. Not only does the name Olympus elicit visions of dispassionate Greek gods tossing around lightning bolts, but these kicks have always seemed like more shoe than I can handle. That fat stack of midsole foam and aggressive styling looks mean enough to keep me trembling in my Lone Peaks. That said, I’ve never met a shoe that gave me too much cushion, so naturally, I’ve been intrigued by the Olympus after enjoying so much personal success with Altra’s other trail runners.