Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsCascadia Elite
The Olympus 275 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cascadia Elite is a race shoe. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $80 difference. The Cascadia Elite is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Olympus 275. In our ratings, the Olympus 275 edges out the Cascadia Elite — 9.2/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $195✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 33 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
