Altra - Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Low
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"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"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."
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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."
"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
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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."
"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
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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 in the mud: eye-opening for someone that tends to slip and slide."
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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."
"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."
"they dry very quickly"
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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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"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"
"they're the only shoes I've bought where I did not have to replace the insoles with my Soles. ... I was blown away."
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"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 zero drop eliminated some hip pain I was having."
"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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"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."
"My Winter Gore-Tex Lone Peaks have lasted for at least four winters, as the soles remain intact under my spikes"
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"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 zero drop eliminated some hip pain I was having."
"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 come home with bloody knees and wrists when I let the knobs on my LonePeaks wear down too far. ... Which is always."
"I bust both sides of my first, and last, pair of LP's at 100km. These were rocky tough trails but still.."
"their quality is just plain awful. ... Every pair I’ve owned in the last several years, be it road or trial shoes (including multiple pairs of LPs) has had the sides blown out of them well before shoes should start to fail."
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"I come home with bloody knees and wrists when I let the knobs on my LonePeaks wear down too far. ... Which is always."
"I bust both sides of my first, and last, pair of LP's at 100km. These were rocky tough trails but still.."
"their quality is just plain awful. ... Every pair I’ve owned in the last several years, be it road or trial shoes (including multiple pairs of LPs) has had the sides blown out of them well before shoes should start to fail."
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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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"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."
"My ankle started to hurt during my last run in them."
"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
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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."
"also started in the Altra Lone peaks and ended up with plantar fasciitis."
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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."
Altras 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.
r/trailrunning • What's your preferred trail running shoe for (US) northeast trails? ->I 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
r/golf • good golf shoes, that are not golf shoes ->Lone 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).
r/discgolf • Looking for durable minimalist-style trail running shoes that hold up to disc golf. ->Similar 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)
r/PNWhiking • New ro hiking. What shoe should I get. ->Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof. I needed the wide toe box.
r/golf • good golf shoes, that are not golf shoes ->Altra makes (made?) the Lone Peak Alpine which has the same fit and tread as the lone peak but a more casual looking upper. I’m on my 2nd pair of them as my everyday shoe but I think they may have been discontinued.
r/trailrunning • Using trail running shoes as daily shoes? ->I’m taking a pair of zero drop trail runners, lone peak 8 to be precise. They aren’t for everyone, and take a little getting used to. The idea is that is more natural than having a lifted heel. The shoes them self’s are extremely fast drying and very light. They also come in a “waterproof” version I own a pair of these as well, love them, but wouldn’t recommend. The water proof ones will get some breakthrough (wetness) on the inside after some time in the rain. The longest I’ve worn them in pouring rain, snow or puddles has been about an hour and I didn’t have any breakthrough. But it will happen eventually. So the extra heat from the waterproof lining isn’t worth it to me. If it starts raining too bad I’d switch to my chacos.
r/CaminoDeSantiago • Trail(running) shoes for camino? ->Trail runners for grip. I play Altra Lone Peak Waterproof Lows in the wet months. They are treaded with no drop for a balanced feel.
r/golf • good golf shoes, that are not golf shoes ->I buy mine new on Poshmark at a good discount. Op, Buy the Altra gators that attach to them and it’s like a mid.
r/CampingGear • Shoes…but on a budget ->Get some low Altra Lone Peaks for the best breathability and super wide toebox. You're also more likely to find these on sale in person at some hiking/outdoor store. Forget the mids.
r/CampingGear • Shoes…but on a budget ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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