Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsChallenger 8
The Olympus 275 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Challenger 8 is a daily trainer shoe. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $40 difference. The Challenger 8 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 Challenger 8 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $195 | $155✓ | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 33 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
