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Altra - Men's Lone Peak 9+
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"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
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"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
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"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
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"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."
"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."
"Except for the uncommonly wet mud-fest at Black Mountain many years ago I've never had grip problems."
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"Most shoes I have blow out the outside of my feet and these are holding strong."
"I’m very tough on shoes and Altras seem to take the punishment well."
"I usually put around 400 miles of running and a lot of miles of walking on each pair of Lone Peaks."
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"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"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."
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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."
"they dry very quickly"
"My shoes thankfully dried out and were never a problem again."
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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."
"they dry very quickly"
"My shoes thankfully dried out and were never a problem again."
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"if your trip involves any kind of hiking that's not on pavement or gravel I'd consider actual hiking shoes. ... some of the rougher hikes...yeah my big toe nail on one foot and a nail on the other foot is still black underneath from wearing these on a hike. ... The trails I did were rough, muddy, and slippery which resulted in me hurting my feet when I slipped and jammed my foot into rocks. ... Which would not have been an issue if I were wearing actual hiking shoes that offer more protection for your feet."
"wet mud is they're crux you will slip"
"wet mud is they're crux you will slip"
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"usually exploded around 300 miles. ... the shoes easily last 100-200 miles longer. ... Mafates all the way if no other reason than durability"
"usually exploded around 300 miles. ... the shoes easily last 100-200 miles longer. ... Mafates all the way if no other reason than durability"
"big hole appeared after about 270 miles"
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"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
"LP definitely low cushion, those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
"if your trip involves any kind of hiking that's not on pavement or gravel I'd consider actual hiking shoes. ... some of the rougher hikes...yeah my big toe nail on one foot and a nail on the other foot is still black underneath from wearing these on a hike. ... The trails I did were rough, muddy, and slippery which resulted in me hurting my feet when I slipped and jammed my foot into rocks. ... Which would not have been an issue if I were wearing actual hiking shoes that offer more protection for your feet."
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"LP definitely low cushion, those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
"LP definitely low cushion ... those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
"the last few versions were feeling dead way earlier than previous versions ... I used to get 600-700km, but the past few felt dead before 400"
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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."
"As mentioned, the 0mm drop is almost certainly what's aggravating your Achilles. ... now my Achilles tendons can't deal with them at all."
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"I also get heel slippage with Altra 9+ wides"
"I also get heel slippage with Altra 9+ wides"
"it's too slippery especially on the downhills."
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"wet mud is they're crux you will slip"
"wet mud is they're crux you will slip"
"I do caution when it comes to wet and slick rock though - for that, I have no answer, but good luck."
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"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"I just rolled my ankle in my lone peaks today :( ... Stupid tree root covered in leaves..."
"I'm currently in a combo of Altra Lone Peaks + ASO braces on both ankles anytime I'm hiking or carrying weight."
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"zero drop did not work for my body."
"zero drop did not work for my body."
"My lone peaks have been great for hiking big days, but as soon as I start running I get pain in my Achilles and around my lower ankles."
022ydagr8 1.0I bought a pair of shoes from Altra they were consider no drop/ barefoot trail shoes. I wore them for two caminos close to 300km of hiking. Also for hiking at home here in the USA Midwest. I just picked up my second pair. They are not exactly the same but I’m breaking them in only had them for a week. They are a wide toe box as well which gave my toes lots of room to move with no blisters either trip. I included a link for the shoe I just bought. [shoe link](https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/mens-lone-peak-9%2B/AL0A85RG.html)I’m 6foot6inches tall weigh roughly 285lbs (2metes 130kg).
Ac23rush 1.0And to be clear I meant the 9+ with the vibrant soles, they are superb.
My altra lone peak 9’s have a few hundred rounds in them and going strong. Might not be minimalist enough for you though.
AffectionateJelly976 1.0I am far fatter and LOVE my lone peaks. First hiking shoes with literal no discomfort.
AlpineInquirer 1.0One more YES for Lone Peak. Are you used to shoes with a bigger toe box? If so, they'll be great and you should be fine on rocky terrain. I find the Topo more smurf-like than the Lone Peaks. Too marshmallow-ey for my taste. I think the switch to 0 drop is minimal. I wouldn't over think it, but you'll know.
ammo23 1.0I wear LP9+ as my daily shoe...school run, shopping, trips to wildlife park! Worn since release and not found anything comfier to replace with! I wear the Wide version with 11cm wide feet, with room to spare (had to down size for length too). At 10cm the regular version should be good for you IMO.
Any-Fish-3143 1.0True, good points. I think I will be fine in my Altra Lone Peak 9+. They feel rough on the feet conpared to my cushioned road shoes lile Altra Paradigm/Torin, but I can run a trail marathon with vert in them without issues the day after. I rather have knee issues, thus it would probably not help to have more cushioning. I might give it a try nontheless. Thanks for chiming in!
I have trouble finding the right zero drop/wide toe box shoe. I am happy with my Altras on the road, like Paradigm 6 and Torin 8. I currently run on Lone Peak 9+, which fits perfectly fine, but I just wish it had more cushioning. I tried Timps, Mont Blancs, Olympus 6, Opympus 275…either issues with heels or too narrow. Then again I wonder if I would be happy with more cushioning at all on technical trails. I just finished my first self sustained marathon (43km/1500m vert) and it didn‘t feel bad, there is just the little voice that tells me that I might be wrecking my joints too much in the long run (pun intended).
Big-Championship674 1.0Much more durable rubber in sole while retaining lightweight and comfort. I use a custom insole and they are great. My 4th pair of Lone Peaks.
bjansen16 1.0I feel like altras get a ton of hate. I’m on my second pair of lone peaks my old ones started wearing down faster than I thought they should but they are still my mowing shoes and are holding up alright. My new LP8+ with the vibram though I feel like are holding up great. I’m not a massive mileage guy I feel they’ve held up better than either of the ons I’ve owned.
I feel like altras get a ton of hate. I’m on my second pair of lone peaks my old ones started wearing down faster than I thought they should but they are still my mowing shoes and are holding up alright. My new LP8+ with the vibram though I feel like are holding up great. I’m not a massive mileage guy I feel they’ve held up better than either of the ons I’ve owned.
calvinnwq 1.0I own a pair of Altra LP 9+ and for me I have wide feet and especially more protruding ball of my left foot which when impinged hurts my feet, especially after being in shoes for long distances. The shape of the Altra LP 9+ is perfect for me. Also I prefer being on the trail with zero drop soles, it lets me feel and have more confidence placing my step than high soled shoes. From a running perspective, the non-zero drop (high drop) shoes and those with thicker soles and more cushion might be better for impact energy return, but that's really more for running and not for hiking imo. In summary, comfort over long distances and security in footing for me.
CaptainRab 1.0I'm interested in these but don't have anywhere local to try them on. How would you guys say the width in the midfoot is and how's the arch? I have a wide, flat midfoot so I need a shoe that's pretty wide and has low to no arch support. Topo doesn't work at all for me. Right now I'm using the Altra Lone Peak 9+.
I am in the same boat with wide flat feet and about 200lbs. I have found the best success with the Altra Lone Peak (although I know you said you didn't want zero drop). The other shoe that has worked for me is the Inov8 Trailfly in wide. They also just released the Trailfly Max if you want a bit more cushion. Both are 6mm drop.