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Altra VIA Olympus 2 vs Nike Vomero 18

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

Specs for Altra VIA Olympus 2 and Nike Vomero 18
SpecAltra VIA Olympus 2Nike Vomero 18
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 33 mm 46 mm
Weight 323 g 325 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available No Yes
Price ~$165.00 See retailer

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the VIA Olympus 2 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 323 g vs 325 g
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Nike

Pick the Vomero 18 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Nike.

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