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 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 use Lone Peaks, but they aren't the most durable ever. I expect to replace them once a year or so, and I'm waiting on clearance sales for the new vibram soled ones. But they work really well for my feet and body.

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 have a pair of Danners that I love (I'm actually wearing them at work right now) but I don't hike in them. They're very comfortable and durable but they are so HEAVY compared to synthetics. Unless I'm hiking in serious snow/slush I opt for Altra trail runners. For snow/slush I have an old pair of Merrells. I couldn't even tell you the model other than they look kinda like LL Bean duck boots if they came in gray synthetic.

I'd second this recommendation. I have both the regular Lone Peaks and the water resistant version. No heel lift, plenty of space for my toes but not sloppy. Good traction on rocks too. I hike 8-18 miles most Saturdays and these shoes are comfortable right out of the box. I don't ever worry about "breaking in" a new pair. When the old pair reaches about 300 miles, I buy new and start wearing those.

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.

Right? Everything else with a wide toe box (including Topos) feels like it’s crushing my midfoot. Lone Peaks wide forever.

My experience with lone peak 9 plus has been good. I have put 200 miles on them since April, most of it on whites including the rock pile of presis. The vibram grip is much better than the ones on regular LPs. Still do not expect it to last 400 miles as some stitching is coming out already.

I 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.