Since battling with Hallux Limitus / Rigidus big toe pain (aka big toe joint arthritis) I’ve been on the search for a walking shoe to accommodate my wide high arch size 23 feet. Hoping to find a comfortable wide shoe with a stiff rockered sole. Both the original Altra Via Olympus and the Via Olympus 2 fit the bill. If you want the most rigid sole the original Via Olympus is your shoe. Get them while you still can.