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Altra VIA Olympus 2 vs HOKA Skyward X 2

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Altra VIA Olympus 2 and HOKA Skyward X 2
SpecAltra VIA Olympus 2HOKA Skyward X 2
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 33 mm —
Weight 323 g 312 g
Carbon plate No Yes
Wide width available No No
Price ~$165.00 See retailer

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the VIA Olympus 2 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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HOKA

Pick the Skyward X 2 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 312 g vs 323 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, HOKA.

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