Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsCloudspike XC
The Olympus 275 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cloudspike XC is a xc spike shoe. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Cloudspike XC comes in at $160 — a $35 difference. The Cloudspike XC is the lighter shoe at 5.6 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Olympus 275. In our ratings, the Olympus 275 edges out the Cloudspike XC — 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $195 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 5.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | XC Spike | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Low | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | — | |
| Stack | 33 mm | — | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | — | |
| Traction | High✓ | — | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | — | |
| Durability | Good✓ | — |
