Altra - Lone Peak 2.5

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!*

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.

Altra lone peak are my everything outdoors shoe

Seconding this. My lone peaks are my do everything shoe, especially when I’m traveling. Theyre great for trail runs, backpacking, hiking, and are fine for daily wear. They can do road running fine though if you’re going to do a lot then it’s worth bringing road shoes 

I started with the 2.5s and now wear the 9s. I’ve worn the 2.5, 4, 5, 6 and 9s and the 4s are by far the best.

Been my everyday shoe for 10 years. Still loved the 2.5 the most. Would want the newer ones to be a bit wider in the toe box

400 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

I swapped from Altra to Topo because the altras have lost the wide toebox over time. Each shoe iteration they keep adding material to make more sturdy uppers because people complain they fall apart too fast, and each time the shoes seem to narrow a little. I still have 5 different models of older altras including some on their casual shoes. But my newer hiking shoes are topo - specifically because they are wider than the newer altra models.

I started with LP 2.0, then 3, 3.5, 4, 5. every time they kept getting tighter. I swapped to Timps, then Timp 2, same thing, the shoe gets better but the footbed narrowed. I still really like my Altra shoes. I regularly wear Solstice and Escalante daily and for road running. The hiking shoes just were not the same comfy they used to be. TBH I havent tried the LP 8 or 9. So maybe they ended up back on track.

I’ve been rocking lone peaks since 2.0 after switching from some la sportiva. I have gone through at least 7 versions of lone peak including a pair of high top water proof ones. I enjoyed them so much. This season I got a pair of topo UA4 to try and I’m in love all over again. It’s not a lone peak at all but wow are they comfy.

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.

Take the insole out of the shoes. I'm literally right now wearing an older version on Altr Lone Peaks with no insoles. If the ones you bought were a little tight, they should fit perfect.

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.

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.