Lone Peak 8 Wide

These and Hoka's didn't fit me in 4E but Altra's Lone Peak 9s in 4E did. I think the 9s are a little wider than the 8s.

altra lone peak 7s last year 8s this year and I’ll try the 9s next year, I like drop point shoes for DG

is the lp9+ more durable (if that is what you are wearing atm) than previous iterations? I remember my 7 or 8 starting to wear from the heel padding on a second day of a hike.

I have a bit of hypermobility that’s led to a couple of horrendous breaks. I did the AT in Altra Lone Peak 8s and really only had a couple instances of pain. One was doing the four state challenge and straining my ankle, so that one I’m blaming on an excess amount of miles in 24hrs. The other was I had periodic flair ups of knee pain. My solution was using KT tape (or something similar) around my knee. It still would hurt, but you just kind of get used to it. Anyhow, definitely switch to trail runners.

I have been looking for a good alternative to Altras for years now after VF Corp kinda ruined my favourite models with their redesigns. The Lone Peak is still a good shoe, at least through the LP 8s. I just tried Topo Magnifly and am so so about it. I really don't like the arch support that they have in all shoes, even when it says Neutral. The toe box isn't as wide as Altras. But the construction seems way better than recent Altra road shoes have been. Topo seems good, but don't fit my feet like I wish they did coming from Altras.

This is interesting. I used to be a HUGE Altra fan and used them exclusively (lone peak and escalante). Then VF bought them and changed the best running shoe I've ever used (the Escalante) and it was awful and I haven't gone back. But I tried other models and either they didn't have the original fit OR would fall apart before 100miles. The Lone Peak is the only shoe from Altra that I've found that the quality increased on and the fit was still good. I stockpile them though and am only up to the LP8 at the moment. I wanted to like Topos, but I really am not a fan of the arch support. What else is out there similar to the for of Lone Peaks, but from other brands?

I went from hiking to trail running a little over a year ago and have used 3 different shoes so far: * Vans Ultrarange: mostly used these because they were my casual hiking shoes and had good cushioning. they worked fine for the short distances I started with but nowhere near the grip and comfort needed for a longer treks * Altra Lone Peak 8: my first trail running shoe because the zero drop and large toebox intrigued me. I also wanted something that could double as a hiking shoe since I also do that a lot. I really like them especially for more technical runs as the lack of a platform makes it feel like you're gripping the trail. They lack as much of a cushioning/stack as others so they can't really be used every day, especially if you're going long distances. I will probably keep using them for hiking and upgrade when they reach their limit. * Adidas SoulStride: just recently bought these mostly because I had a coupon, they were already on sale, and I needed a second pair of running shoes so I could go out more regularly. Since they're new to me, I am still getting used to them but I have been working on increasing my distances and they seem to be working well for that. The extra cushioning (as compare with the Lone Peaks) is great as is the 'rocker' design that almost naturally rolls my foot forward. Love the way they almost feel effortless to run in at times. Not a PR shoe necessarily (though I did get close to a PR the first time I ran in them), but definitely ideal for longer runs, especially ones that involve multiple surfaces. I am guess they won't be quite as good on technical routes, but I haven't tried them there. Probably will work well for hiking, but the extra elevation from the stacks may not feel as intuitive on rougher terrains as the Lone Peaks with their close to the ground feel. ETA: as others have said, trail running shoes are an individual thing. There's not one or two shoes that are far and away the best. What I did was read reviews, focusing on different pros/cons, and paid close attention to how I walk, run, and hike for a while before deciding on the Lone Peaks based on that.

Speedland: GS: TMT for long trail runs (50 miles) Speedland: GL: PDX, medium distance trail runs (150 miles, 2nd pair) Lone Peak 8s: Daily runner, mixed road & trail (225 miles, probably owned like 30+ LPs) I need to add a dedicated road shoe for days that I don't make it to one of the local parks. Speedlands are a bit pricey but I've really been enjoying them so far. I rarely ever changed the tension on my laces midrun with traditional laces but being able to quickly tighten them up for technical downhills or loosen them for climbs has been nice. I got on the Lone Peak band wagon around version 3 and have always been happy enough with them although I generally get some pain in the sole of my foot if going 20+ miles in them.