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Altra - Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Low
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"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
"One reason I bought these was for summer weather, since boots are too hot for me. My feet felt fine here."
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"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
"I have slightly wider than average feet, and the wide toe box was welcome; there was probably 0.5 to 1" of space of room in the toe box, and I never experienced any toe crushing or pain."
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"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"The box toe allowed my swollen feet to feel comfortable even after climbing Mt Washington."
"The wide toe box is a game changer for me."
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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."
"Except for the uncommonly wet mud-fest at Black Mountain many years ago I've never had grip problems."
"Great in the mud: eye-opening for someone that tends to slip and slide."
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"Altras all day everyday. ... I completed the JMT last year in lone peaks"
"only pairs of shoes ive had the tread wear out before the rest of the shoe... and i mean that as a good thing ... im constantly blowing holes near by pinky toe whether disc golf or everyday use so now i just wear lone peaks or crocs for anything and everything"
"I’m very tough on shoes and Altras seem to take the punishment well."
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"Additionally they are zero drop shoes which is also better for foot and ankle health and promotes a stronger achilles tendon."
"I had never done zero drop before these either, but theyre great and I wont go back to shoes with any amount of drop"
"the low drop and low stack height of the Altra Lone Peak is perfect for these conditions, providing a comfortable and stable platform."
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"Additionally they are zero drop shoes which is also better for foot and ankle health and promotes a stronger achilles tendon."
"I had never done zero drop before these either, but theyre great and I wont go back to shoes with any amount of drop"
"the low drop and low stack height of the Altra Lone Peak is perfect for these conditions, providing a comfortable and stable platform."
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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."
"they dry very quickly"
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"quick-drying shoes ... all the wetness will be wicked away ... When you get to camp, take out the insoles to dry the shoe."
"they dry very quickly"
"they also dry out in no time at all."
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"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
"Altra brand shoes are 'zero drop', so your calf muscles will need to stretch by a quarter inch or so. Do this WELL before your hike by putting 100 miles or so on them, or you will massively, tearfully regret it."
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"usually exploded around 300 miles. ... the shoes easily last 100-200 miles longer. ... Mafates all the way if no other reason than durability"
"big hole appeared after about 270 miles"
"lack of durability just isn’t for me. ... I went through 3 iterations of Lone Peak, and durability was an issue each time."
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"usually exploded around 300 miles. ... the shoes easily last 100-200 miles longer. ... Mafates all the way if no other reason than durability"
"big hole appeared after about 270 miles"
"lack of durability just isn’t for me. ... I went through 3 iterations of Lone Peak, and durability was an issue each time."
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"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
"also started in the Altra Lone peaks and ended up with plantar fasciitis."
"LP definitely low cushion, those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
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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."
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"First run i almost rolled one ankle then the other but saved it. ... Yesterday i went over quite hard on my right ankle."
"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"I'm currently in a combo of Altra Lone Peaks + ASO braces on both ankles anytime I'm hiking or carrying weight."
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"I'm currently in a combo of Altra Lone Peaks + ASO braces on both ankles anytime I'm hiking or carrying weight."
"immediately stopped rolling my ankles"
"For trails where I need more ankle support, I wear full grain leather LEMS."
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"I do caution when it comes to wet and slick rock though - for that, I have no answer, but good luck."
"I do caution when it comes to wet and slick rock though - for that, I have no answer, but good luck."
"I do caution when it comes to wet and slick rock though - for that, I have no answer, but good luck."
blessitspointedlil 1.0The waterproof version of Altra trail runner Lone Peak. It comes in both high top and regular. I believe Gaiters are available too. https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/hike/mens-lone-peak-9-waterproof-low/AL0A85PM.html?dwvar_AL0A85PM_color=300 https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/hike/mens-lone-peak-9-waterproof-mid/AL0A85PK.html?dwvar_AL0A85PK_color=020 These might be a thicker sole stack height than some folks desire at 25mm.
Christiaan13 1.0Altras for me. Once I went to a wide toe box other shoes just feel constrictive. Their GTX Lone Peak 9 for rain and snow have been great.
Master_Attorney7284 1.0I would try Altra Lone Peak trail running shoes. Rounded toe box will accommodate your foot shape. They make a waterproof and non-wp version. https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/hike/mens-lone-peak-9-waterproof-low/AL0A85PM.html?dwvar_AL0A85PM_color=300
pdxritchma 1.0Similar to you, I (6' 190) actually had been hiking in Adidas Terrex for the last few years, and they work ok, but my feet definitely are feeling the pqin on long hikes. I recently bought a pair of the Altra Lone Peak Waterproof (just like the ones above, but waterproof...) and am absolutely loving them. The wide toe box is really nice... Super comfy so far. https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/hike/mens-lone-peak-9-waterproof-low/AL0A85PM.html?dwvar_AL0A85PM_color=220 (Edit to URL)
rhefter 1.0Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof. I needed the wide toe box.
MessiComeLately 0.6> Altra Lone peaks (All WTR Mids, 8, 9) - I have wanted to love these shoes and keep trying them again, but they have zero arch support, they have no padding I guess by "padding" you mean rock protection, because they're definitely lacking that. Altra's StoneGuard is much much less effective than a rigid rock plate, and I've ended a few hikes with sore feet. I could understand if you want something with better protection, and I'm on the fence about whether I'll buy another pair of Lone Peaks for the same reason (leaning towards yes, but not sure yet.) Just be warned, if you look for shoes with good "padding" you'll see people praising the Lone Peaks, because they have plenty of padding, just not much rock protection.
I agree about the clunkiness of thicker shoes. Padding is a trade-off, where more cushion means a longer lever arm to torque your ankles when you step on anything at an angle. The Lone Peaks already feel high and tippy to me compared to my day-to-day footwear, and I'd gladly take something even thinner if I didn't need the cushion.
About ten years ago, I started experimenting with not-boots. I even beat my feet up backpacking on a rocky trail in minimalist shoes once. None of the trail runners at my local REI fit, though, so I started ordering shoes online, and I ended up returning four other models of trail runners before the Lone Peaks showed up and actually fit. With the three I tried on at REI, that's seven models of trail runners I tried before the Lone Peaks, and I was pretty sure I couldn't hike in any of them. All the other trail runners had opinions about how my foot should be shaped that I couldn't live with. Arch support, heel cups, toe boxes, everything expected my feet to be shaped *just so*, and in every place where my foot was a few millimeters off, I got squeezed or poked or rubbed. The Lone Peaks either aren't so particular, or they're built for feet shaped like mine. A narrow toe box was the most common problem, often accompanied by a narrow midfoot, but arch support was also surprisingly problematic. As far as I can tell, from appearance, feeling, and when I leave wet footprints on pavement, I have perfectly healthy arches. But every shoe that promised "arch support" put uncomfortable pressure on my arches, if not both then one. Anyway, the Lone Peaks were a runaway favorite simply because they fit. And then I tried backpacking in them, and it was great.
muiriddin 0.6Lone Peak 9 waterproof is what I am currently using. I am starting to tear apart the outsole after a year which is actually good for me (drag toes more than I should).
mwf86 0.6Trail runners for grip. I play Altra Lone Peak Waterproof Lows in the wet months. They are treaded with no drop for a balanced feel.
Mutated_Ape 0.5Another vote for Lone Peaks + Darn Toughs. I'll also say that the "9+" with the Vibram soles last MUCH much longer than the non-Vibram versions - none of my non-Vibram versions lasted more than 500miles whereas my Vibram soles are still pretty good after doing 700miles (obvs not all miles are equal, but still, would highly recommend going for the Vibram soles). ETA ultimately you're gonna have to try on a bunch of different shoes to find one made from a last that fits your feet. I tried other wide-foot shoes, even other Altras, and they all caused issues.
towardlight 0.5I love a wide toe box but can’t do zero drop. I don’t like the lack of push off and I’ve had plantar fasciitis in the past which is not suited for zero drop. I use Topo and Altra low heal to toe drop but not zero.
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