Altra - Lone Peak 1.5

I’ve worn LPs of various models since the LP1.5. They are quite different shoes and it’s very individual whether they work at all for people, and whether a particular model works at all for people. I liked the 1.5 and the 2.0 but could not even get the 3.0 and 3.5 to fit comfortably in the store (let alone on trail)! My favourites since have been the 4.5, the 6 and the 9. In general, they all have zero drop and a moderate (but not barefoot) stack height. As a result they give reasonable ground feel and reasonable protection. Generally speaking, they also all have a relatively wide forefoot and midfoot and an average heel width. But these have all varied a little between models, to the extent that 2 models wouldn’t even fit me in the store let alone after a foot-swelling, long day on trail. In the last few years (with my advancing age!) I have found that for day and week long hikes I still prefer LPs, but for multi-week, on-trail, hikes I now prefer Timps for more cushion and less foot fatigue. If the trip is going to involve more off-trail then I still prefer LPs for better ankle stability. Ultimately, only *your* feet can tell you if they are a good fit for you. No review or hiker-survey or Reddit post can tell you that! The same with Topos or Hokas etc. I’ve yet to try any pair of Topos that was even comfortable in the store *for me*. Same with La Sportiva, Hoka and others. That doesn’t make those terrible shoes - they are just terrible *for me!* Likewise, the fact that some of the LPs over the years have suited me well doesn’t make them the best shoes ever for everyone - they are just good (and sometimes ideal) *for me!*

I have an older model and what a fun discovery it was that they don't grip on smooth floors. I really like they're finally doing black on black though.

Super big feet here. My problem is super wide, but also size 15. I am on my third pair of Freet Flex. Used to use Altra Superior but newer models got thicker and narrower. I do have a pair of older Lone Peaks I use without the inner sole to give me more space.

My husband is a 13EEE and the Altra Lone Peaks (regular) fit him well.  They also have an extra wide version of some of their shoes. 

I like the Altra LPs. I've got both regular and WP versions over the years.  It's true, tread life is limited; I've moved them on before I otherwise would due to tread reasons. And their tread on their regular (and older) models just isn't the same as a good vibram sole. (I look forward to trying the new vibram model once I find it on a clearance rack...)

Don't use shoes you haven't done plenty of hiking in if you're changing types. So, get those new ones soon and start training in them. Muscle use will be different!! (FWIW, I'm a fan of Altra's Lone Peak shoes. Unless I'm on snow and need mountaineering boots for crampons, I use LPs. They've taken me up Helens more than once, and all my other hikes for years.

I also live in the PNW, and strongly disagree about waterproof. Waterproof is appropriate in snow, but otherwise the shoes accumulate too much sweat to stay dry anyway. I do the vast majority of my hiking in Altra Lone Peaks, and do indeed where the older pairs around town once the tread has worn down more than I want on the trail. The waterproof LPs I have our actually almost entirely for in town use during the wet weeks. I also have single and double mountaineering boots from Lowa, for the trips that will take me over snow or in below freezing temps for a long time.

That's my point, my WP LPs are pretty much for in town use. Even if it's raining, I'd rather hike with regular trail runners. But my feet sweat some in any WP shoe, so there's that...

I have similar experience. My Winter Gore-Tex Lone Peaks have lasted for at least four winters, as the soles remain intact under my spikes, and the top is worn down, not fully water-resistant anymore, but no holes. And my current summer Lone Peaks are 600+ miles and the top is intact, and the lugs are slightly worn out. But this is a Vibram sole which cost extra $15 at REI. There isn't much foam in Loan Peaks, and I could care less if it's compressed.

2x Lone Peaks, 1x Superiors. 2000+ miles

I’m tried the speedgoat wide and it’s not very wide at all. The Topo Mtn Racer 4 wide is wider. (Narrowest) Speedgoat wide <<< Mtn Racer 4 wide <= Altra LP normal < Ultraventure wide <= Altra LP wide (widest) Somewhere in there is the Hierro 4E, but that is so high volume without being all that wide in the forefoot.

I’m tried the speedgoat wide and it’s not very wide at all. The Topo Mtn Racer 4 wide is wider. (Narrowest) Speedgoat wide <<< Mtn Racer 4 wide <= Altra LP normal < Ultraventure wide <= Altra LP wide (widest) Somewhere in there is the Hierro 4E, but that is so high volume without being all that wide in the forefoot.

Fellow wide Lone Peak wearer (though in women’s) and I made the mistake of switching to Olympus 275s for my first 100 attempt since I thought more cushion would help me. Olympus and Olympus 275 are known for being roomy, but by mile 30 there was no room for my little toes and by mile 40 my arches were screaming. I DNF’ed at mile 54 and could barely get the shoes off. I’m sticking with the Lone Peaks from now on, no matter the terrain.

I’m not a fan of zero drop running shoes. I had one pair of Altras and won’t buy another. I guess I’m not allowed to share my shoe opinions on a post asking about shoes without getting downvoted. 🤷‍♂️

I hike mostly in the Pyrenees. The model I use is the Lone Peak