Altra - Lone Peak 7
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"I'm on my second pair after wearing the first pair for almost 4 years."
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"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"I'm on my second pair after wearing the first pair for almost 4 years."
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"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"Never had a blister, no support issues and most of the time I forget to cinch the laces right at the trail head and I don't even notice. ... Incredibly comfortable, right out of the box."
"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
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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"
"The wide toe box also really helped my plantar fascia."
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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"
"The wide toe box also really helped my plantar fascia."
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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."
"On my ass would be lucky. I come home with bloody knees and wrists when I let the knobs on my LonePeaks wear down too far."
"Great on the slippery lake rocks on the northshore."
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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"
"the zero drop eliminated some hip pain I was having."
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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"
"the zero drop eliminated some hip pain I was having."
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"I did a drying test on both pair last year and found both dry quickly IF you remove the insole when it gets wet or keep them dry and remove them before making a water crossing. ... In the field, I walked through creeks and got my feet totally wet (not on purpose) in November with nighttime lows in the upper 20s. Shoes dried by morning and the insoles were still damp, but dried as I hiked."
"quick-drying shoes ... all the wetness will be wicked away ... When you get to camp, take out the insoles to dry the shoe."
"My Altra Lone Peaks take about 30 minutes of movement to dry off :) ... yep. means I don't have to chose between crossing barefoot (owie!) or bringing a second pair of shoes."
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"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"Never had a blister, no support issues and most of the time I forget to cinch the laces right at the trail head and I don't even notice. ... Incredibly comfortable, right out of the box."
"nice fit (blister free 50 milers with regular socks)."
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"My Altra Lone Peak 7 have worn out at 225 miles."
"My Altra Lone Peak 7 have worn out at 225 miles."
"I bust both sides of my first, and last, pair of LP's at 100km. These were rocky tough trails but still.."
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"My Altra Lone Peak 7 have worn out at 225 miles."
"My Altra Lone Peak 7 have worn out at 225 miles."
"I bust both sides of my first, and last, pair of LP's at 100km. These were rocky tough trails but still.."
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"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
"Not enough padding and my feet hurt like crazy after around 10 miles. ... It made it almost too painful to walk."
"Not enough padding and my feet hurt like crazy after around 10 miles. ... It made it almost too painful to walk."
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"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
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"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
"my Lone Peaks weren’t cutting it. ... It was getting dangerous with all the slipping and falling."
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"killed my calves ... had to give it a week of slow short walks to build up to it"
"killed my calves ... had to give it a week of slow short walks to build up to it"
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"the change was very noticeable on trail running. ... Calf and Achilles soreness galore."
"killed my calves ... had to give it a week of slow short walks to build up to it"
"killed my calves ... had to give it a week of slow short walks to build up to it"
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"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"First run i almost rolled one ankle then the other but saved it. ... Yesterday i went over quite hard on my right ankle."
"I have ZERO toe support."
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"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"First run i almost rolled one ankle then the other but saved it. ... Yesterday i went over quite hard on my right ankle."
"I have ZERO toe support."
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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."
altra lone peak 7s last year 8s this year and I’ll try the 9s next year, I like drop point shoes for DG
r/discgolf • What disc golf shoes should I buy next? ->altra lone peak 7s last year 8s this year and I’ll try the 9s next year, I like drop point shoes for DG
r/discgolf • What disc golf shoes should I buy next? ->Yes, they are extremely popular with many long-distance backpackers. But it also depends on how sensitive your feet are. Their stock insoles are lightweight. If you need more support/protection, take them out and put some Superfeet insoles in.
r/PNWhiking • New ro hiking. What shoe should I get. ->Rotating 3 pair of LP7s 🤣 one pair is really worn, I don’t do trails in them any more, but a great walking around shoe now- like a glove!
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I have flinstone feet, and I love my altra lone peaks!
r/hikinggear • Trail Runners ->I think every pair of shoes I’ve ever owned (not just running shoes) have split along the sides like this pair of Altra Lone Peak 7s. Prior to getting the Altra’s I hadn’t really appreciated that I have wide feet - and that you can get wide shoes for that! These Altra’s were a breath of fresh air, the space in the toe box was incredible and they’ve been perfect for me. But here we are again after 10months, with large splits. From what I’ve read, Altra build quality seems to have declined a lot, so it may be that I’ve just been unlucky. I’m looking for an alternative trail shoes now that have the same wide toe box fit, but longer lasting and better build quality! Ideally zero drop and decent lugs for deep mud. All suggestions appreciated.
r/trailrunning • New shoe advice wanted please! (Altra failed me) ->Same here. I've got 7s and have really enjoyed them, but only have a couple hundred miles of rocky, rooty trails on them so far and will be surprised if they make it to 350-400 miles.
r/trailrunning • Altra Lone Peak shoes. ->True. After thinking on it a bit more, mine will probably be toast by the time I reach 300 miles. But, definitely super comfy.
r/trailrunning • Altra Lone Peak shoes. ->That is awesome! I am glad it helped with your hip pain. I really liked the LP7. I went through 8 or 9 pairs before I couldn’t find them anymore. 😭 it’s what started my shoe spiral. I really struggled to transition to the LP9. I ended up in Topos. I like the ultraventure for less technical stuff and the MTN racer for more technical stuff. Turns out 4-5 mm of drop was what I needed. Switched about 5 months ago and it seemingly resolved all lingering issues.
r/XXRunning • Trail runners: what’s your all time favorite shoe you’ve ever owned? ->Same! Sort of…regular lone peaks, darn tough socks, gaiters, and microspikes if it’s icy. A healthy amount of lube is also good (salty britches or SNB). I tried some of the waterproof shoes once and they just made my feet sweat…
r/XXRunning • Ice, snow, mud...what are you all wearing on your feet?? ->Great shoe but the outsole only lasts about 200 miles (Lone Peak 7) for me. Not exactly great value for money in my case.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->Tarmac/Asphalt is their enemy. Unfortunately, in the UK where I am, lots of my hikes involve varying amounts of tarmac/asphalt walking which massively abrades them.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->I've read they have slowly gotten worse after the 4, but I only have tried 7s and 8s and I like them a lot.
r/trailrunning • Altra Lone Peak shoes. ->My 7s are great, but are getting close to toast at only 200 miles - rubber is pretty soft which grips really well on rocks. not that happy with the durability, but the lone peaks are so comfy I can't wear other trail shoes. you'd think this shoe would be similar on paper: [https://www.lemsshoes.com/products/mens-trail-blazer](https://www.lemsshoes.com/products/mens-trail-blazer) but the rubber is harder and wears out slower, so more durable but less traction OP be warned the quality and durability overall isn't the best, but it's still a popular shoe for a reason (zero drop, lightweight, wide toe box, great traction, breathable)
r/trailrunning • Altra Lone Peak shoes. ->I've read they have slowly gotten worse after the 4, but I only have tried 7s and 8s and I like them a lot.
r/trailrunning • Altra Lone Peak shoes. ->When I decided to try runners instead of boots I tried several... Nike was okay, but not great. Adidas were awful. Solomon were too boot like. I got Altra Lone Peaks and LOVE them. The zero drop took a little getting used to, but I'm on my second pair after wearing the first pair for almost 4 years. Never had a blister, no support issues and most of the time I forget to cinch the laces right at the trail head and I don't even notice. Incredibly comfortable, right out of the box.
r/backpacking • What is the best trail runners for backpacking? ->I put about 200 miles on my Lone Peaks 4.5, then got a pair of LP 7s. I now warm the old pair daily and the new ones on trail have about 100 miles on them. While not as durable as leather or a heavier shoe I'm very pleased with them. Switching to merino socks and Altra Lone Peaks eliminates blisters and foot fatigue for me. I have even hiked several miles in wet shoes after slipping into a knee high stream on my way out of a trail. The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I will admit... The 7s are not quite as nice as the 4.5s were. But still better than any of the Rocky, Adidas, Nike, Keene, etc shoes/boots I have worn on trail over the years
r/backpacking • What is the consensus of Altra trail runners? ->I had a very similar experience in a pair of Adidas trail shoes. Altra Lone Peaks and Darn Tough socks... I have been wearing that combo for about 5 years now. I have zero foot fatigue, not one blister. They are perfectly comfortable right out of the box. I even hiked out in soaking wet feet once and had no issues (slipped on a wet log and ended up knee deep in a creek right out of camp...) I buy last year's (or older) Altras on Amazon, half the price of new if you watch for them.
r/PNWhiking • New ro hiking. What shoe should I get. ->I got some barely used Lone Peak 7's off REI Re/Supply and they're great for everyday use around town and jogging on paved trails. But I don't think I'd ever take them on anything more rugged. Unless they've seriously beefed up the durability with the more recent ones I wouldn't wear them hiking or trail running
r/backpacking • What is the consensus of Altra trail runners? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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