Altra - Lone Peak 2.5
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"I sleep all night and no body aches."
"it was hands down the best night of sleep I’ve had in a tent."
"I just put up with the pinholes and patching them on trail because I can't sleep better on any other pad. ... There's a huge difference in comfort depending on your body between the dimpled baffling of the Etherlight/Tensor and the horizontal baffling of the Xlite. ... I can't sleep on horizontal baffling despite all the good features of the Xlite. ... I'm a side sleeper and my arms and shoulders ache and/or fall asleep or go numb on the Xlite. For whatver reason I can only sleep on dimpled baffles (tensor, etherlight)"
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"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"after a tough, rocky 100k my feet were fine."
"the cushiony soles save me from the metatarsal joint inflammation I sometimes got when carrying a full pack in Salomons."
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"Even after mountain backpacking a dozen miles over very steep rocky trails my toes are never sore or cramped feeling."
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"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole on the Hierro v9 is simply outstanding. Its 4.5mm lugs provide excellent, reliable traction across various surfaces, from dry dirt to slick roots and muddy patches. I've always felt incredibly secure, and it consistently inspires confidence in diverse conditions. ... Great Vibram outsole grip, even on mud and wet rocks"
"The Trabuco 12 have been the best trail shoes I’ve ever owned. ... I’m 6”4 and charge hard over serious rocky terrain…and I feel completely safe in them."
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"quick-drying shoes ... all the wetness will be wicked away ... When you get to camp, take out the insoles to dry the shoe."
"Breathability…I ran the last 75 miles of Sedona canyons 125 in May in Arizona with them (and gaiters) and with the Balega hidden comfort socks and never thought my feet couldn’t breathe. It never crossed my mind."
"the uppers are so thin and breathable"
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain. ... My Altra Lone Peaks saved me from nearly sliding off a cliff on sandy terrain in Arizona, kept my footing bouldering up a mountain in Pennsylvania, and across a ridgeline of scree along Mount Hood in Oregon."
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"Additionally they are zero drop shoes which is also better for foot and ankle health and promotes a stronger achilles tendon."
"These shoes started my zero drop adventure."
"I had never done zero drop before these either, but theyre great and I wont go back to shoes with any amount of drop"
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"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"Additionally they are zero drop shoes which is also better for foot and ankle health and promotes a stronger achilles tendon."
"I had never done zero drop before these either, but theyre great and I wont go back to shoes with any amount of drop"
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"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"An almost new pair I wore in a mountain 100 was dead after the race. ... It was all stretched out and even had a hole in the side when it wasn't that crazy technical of terrain."
"I have additionally had issues with the Vibram soles delaminating from THREE SEPARATE PAIRS of Speedgoats now. So they are struggling with some quality control issues with their adhesive. ... I think their adhesive just degrades with time. The shoes were probably manufactured and sat in a warehouse long before they made their way to my feet. Plus I think the design of their sole contributes to the problem."
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"I then bought the 3m model Navigator, which lasted a year before it stopped working completely ... and finally tried out the old faithful, base Navigator, didn 't even make it 6 months."
"There is so much weight on the bottom hinge that it eventually gives way. ... Don't expect longevity. ... It was broken by 2023. ... Whatever you do, DO NOT buy the Shark Lift Away models. They are absolutely terrible in longevity, being built with cheap plastic parts at the bottom hinges, which will break in a few years. ... It is very poorly designed in that section. ... Longevity is awful. ... The problem is the weight of the canister/motor on the bottom hinge in the lift-away and other similar designs. You'd expect they would have used metal hinges to take some 15 lbs of equipment weight on it. But when it finally broke, I was shocked to see that it was all plastic. The floor and carpet attachment are now useless."
"I used it fairly gently for maybe a year or so then it bricked itself. ... It's just dead. ... Seems like poorly built garbage."
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"Also, the grip was really crap, particularly when it’s a purpose built trail shoe."
"outsole does not perform well on wet rock ... I agree 100%, and it's a pity because in all other aspects Saucony makes excellent trail shoes. I just hope they will follow the xodus ultra 4 trend and implement vibram on the peregrines 16"
"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
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"Also, the grip was really crap, particularly when it’s a purpose built trail shoe."
"Sections of the trail were fairly muddy this time. ... It was there the shoe washed out over and over again. ... The experience was similar to trail running in road shoes. ... There was a total loss of grip. ... We also need to see a shoe with longer lugs and a better lug pattern to give confidence in wet conditions."
"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
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"My ankle started to hurt during my last run in them."
"First run i almost rolled one ankle then the other but saved it. ... Yesterday i went over quite hard on my right ankle."
"My ankle started to hurt during my last run in them."
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"It was also surprisingly not very protective. ... Used it for first 50 of a 100 miler and my feet have never hurt so much at the end of race. ... I just don't think Topo's foam with any plate is enough protection for me without more stack."
"It was also surprisingly not very protective. ... Used it for first 50 of a 100 miler and my feet have never hurt so much at the end of race. ... I just don't think Topo's foam with any plate is enough protection for me without more stack."
"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
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"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"horrible blisters ... destroyed my feet after one long grueling hike"
bentreflection 1.0Altra lone peak are my everything outdoors shoe
Currently running in the 9s but I’ve had a bunch of different models all the way back to 2.5. Love them! The only thing to be careful of is the upper is thin and I had a rock tear it once.
chugachj 1.0I had a couple pairs of the old lone peaks that lasted forever but never really had adequate traction, then I had the Olympus which I still have but they’re yardwork shoes after 250ish miles. They also never had the traction I was looking for. Then I went through 2 pairs of Timp 5s which had the traction but the first pair fell apart at 80 miles and the second pair at 140. I tried Topo mtn racer3s last week and they had the traction I want but they blistered my arches on all 3 of the runs I did in them. Returned them and got Lone Peak 9+ and I’m praying they last 300 miles.
sohikes 1.0400 is on the low end in my opinion, my main issue has been the uppers tearing on me. Tread has been fine. I remember using the Lone Peak 2.5s and 3s and they would easily get me 650 before I bought new ones and I could’ve easily pushed them an extra 100 without worry
DMR_AC 0.4As someone that hiked 750ish miles last year, I will never use boots for anything but deep winter conditions. Lightweight and breathable trail runners are an absolute game changer for hiking. “Waterproof” shoes are definitely something you don’t need either, they are way warmer, and if they do actually get wet, they won’t dry for a very long time. Shoes are super personal, so I definitely recommend trying them on in person. I am personally biased towards wide zero drop shoes, and honestly the only trail runners that fit my super wide feet are wide Altra Lone Peaks.
notsureifhungry 0.4Altra Lone Peak in wide. Fingers crossed for the 9± in wide. Vibram Megagrip would make it the perfect shoe for me.
Prudent_Candidate566 0.4No, I hear you — I’m just trying to find a runnable approach shoe that fits my stupid fat feet. The Topo Terraventure in a wide would be a look. (Too narrow for me, but I need an Altra Lone Peak in wide size). The Altra works alright, but it’s pretty dang soft for climbing
turtlegoatjogs 0.4Is that a Wide Lone Peak? It's an older model, I know the LP 9 out now was made to be way more durable. Also, rinsing the dirt off your shoes helps the upper last way longer... how much were you using them over the 10 months? that's kind of a long time for a shoe.
You have a wide foot, the Experience Wild doesn't come in a wide option... and also runs kinda short. What do you think happened that made that seem like a good shoe to try? Try a lone peak in the WIDE option... you want zero drop and know you need wide. Easy
Lone peak is one of their least cushioned trail shoes... the others are stiffer, higher cushioned, and more rocked and take more load off the feet.
zkareface 0.4I got some altra lone peak (wide) online and their midfoot is the smallest I've ever felt. They make Nike feel wide. 48 feels like a 43 or something, crushing the foot. The toebox was good though.
suspiciousyeti 0.2I did a 100K in Lone Peaks, but I changed pairs. However, that was the older Lone Peaks. The Olympus used to be good but the new version has this insanely high heel counter that is painful to me. Beyond that I've had Altras last a long time and ones that ripped in their first run. Altra has very spotty quality.
tfcallahan1 0.2I own a pair of older Lone Peaks and they are fine boots. I put SeperFeet insoles in them as the factory ones do t have enough support for me. One complaint is they are not very padded. I’ve since switched to the Altra Olympus low tops for backpacking and like them a lot. I normally hike in very rough rocky terrain and they do fine.
I own both the Altra Lone Peaks and Olympus low tops. I prefer the Olympus cause they are more padded. I do put SuperFeet insoles in them as the factory ones don’t have enough support for me. Edit: I normally backpack in rough rocky terrain.
I have both the Altra Olympus and Lone Peaks. Agree with the criticism on both. I don't use the Lone P:eaks anymore due to lack of padding. For the Olympus you can buy this certain kind of tape and put it on the inside back to avoid the wear there. I do put SuperFeet insoles in them for more support. They last me about a year with hiking a few miles everyday and 3-4 backpacking trips. FWIW.
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