Lone Peak 9 Wide

Mrs got the Lone Peak 9 in 2E (shss usually a 4E) and so far no complaints I picked up the New Balance Hierro v9 and again loving them. https://www.northernrunner.com//shoes-c133/waterproof-gore-tex-running-shoes-c1401/fresh-foam-x-hierro-v9-gore-tex-wide-mens-trail-running-shoes-black-p10121/s75632

Agreed. Lone Peak 9 Wide has the widest toe box of all recent generations. I use them for all hikes except for deep snow.

Sadly yes. It was the wide version Because my feet as so wide and I have no arch when I land my foot is fully flat. Where most people have an arch their arch never hits the shoes. I can’t find a pair wide enough for someone with a totally flat foot.

Was it the wide version of the lone peak 9? I find them to be really wide

Ever tried swappers laces to lock laces? I have LP9+ in wide and the fit wasn’t right until I went with the elastic laces. They are on every pair of shoes I own currently.

I couldnt get the size 7 topo shoes here in canada so i looked at altras and got the lone peak 9 wide. I love it but i could have gotten away with just the non-wide version so i'll consider that next time

I’ve been slowly but surely progressing down the foot health rabbit hole over the last few years. After the work I’ve already done, I recently found out I could no longer comfortably fit my Salomon Quest 4 GTX’. I came across what seemed like a no-brainer, the Lems Outlander Waterproof 50% off, and pulled the trigger. They’re currently listed as WIDEST Natural-Fit. Turns out they aren’t wide enough in the toe for me, and really it’s that the big toe area (past the ball of the foot) angles back towards the center rather than straight forward. I pulled out the insole to see if that helped, and it did a bit, but the fundamental issue still exists. I have some no-name $30 Amazon tennis shoes that have a perfect shape and spacious toe box (sans insole). My 2E wide work boots are also starting to suck (looking to the Carets Determination 2.2 or the next iteration for that). I’ll give them another few runs without the insole, but I’m starting to lean towards returning these. I really want a good, truly wide toe box, zero or close to zero drop, durable hiking boot. Halp!

Those look very nice, and this had the most recommendations currently. It’s just a bummer because I had heard so many good things about Lems, and I got these for such a good deal. Sounds like I’ll be returning the and spending a bit more.

If that’s true, then they were falsely advertising. They claimed it’s on clearance because the colorway is being discontinued. And this [specific model states “WIDEST Natural-Shape Fit”](https://www.lemsshoes.com/collections/lems-outlander-waterproof-boots/products/mens-outlander-waterproof-boot?variant=39596325109818). I do hear that the Boulder & Boulder Summit do fit wider, and would likely stretch to fit, as well. Another issue the shape - much pointier than my foot. I should have done all this beforehand, but I was ignorant of the nuances. Oh well, at least I did it before dropping $250-$300. I feel sheepish enough about only wearing my Salomon Quest 4 GTXs a couple/few times.

Yeah, I didn’t see the primal width option for the Switchback II. I’m assuming that’s the widest they offer? Not that I have almost $300 to drop on another pair of boots right now, but I will keep these in mind as well. Thanks!

Have you checked the [Jim Green AnatomX Barefoot African Ranger](https://jimgreenfootwear.com/store/x-wide-african-ranger-barefoot-boot-houston-black/)? They claim to use a 4E last in them vs. 3E for the Trooper. I just wish they had it in a 6” height. They’re right up there in the running, though. $$ Edit: corrected typo

I appreciate the rec’s! Those 3 seem to be the winners - they look SOOO comfortable, especially the Realfoot. I’m also eyeing the the Jim Green AnatomX.

They definitely are! They point my big toe severely inwards, just like the standard shoes Lems claims to fix! That is frustrating for sure. Based on this, my top 3 are the Softstar Switchback II Wide, Realfoot Trekker, and Altra LP 9 Wide. Thanks!

Yeah! I’ve been getting lots of recommendations for them. I love their toe box!

Thank you, thank you. I do a fair amount of full barefoot walking from spring-fall. I have done a lot of work with the [My Happy Feet toe alignment socks](https://www.my-happyfeet.com/products/green-foot-alignment-socks), and a cheap [bunion corrector](https://a.co/d/0bd6vP2E) from Amazon before that. There’s definitely a genetic factor, too, as I’m 1/2 Native.

Haha! Famke Janssen, please! But yes, the Lone Peak 9 Wide have been highly recommended. Haven’t heard about Topo that I can recall. I like the shape, but that toe rise looks rough. I appreciate it!

Yes! Those, along with the Altra Lone Star 9 Wide and Realfoot Trekker seem to be the best options. I really love that Sofstar utilizes many natural materials vs. several barefoot brands doing 100% vegan varieties chock full of micro and nano plastic producing petroleum polymers. Thanks!

I have a pair of the men’s Alpine cool weather boots from a while back, and they fit pretty well without the insole and flex great when I splay my toes.

I think mine only work for me because of how much the material flexes. I splay over either side of the outsole about 1/4” each. They’re definitely better than standard shaped boots.

I had them on my list early on, but I’ve heard several reports here and in YT stating how narrow Vivo’s are. Thank you for letting me know!

The JG AnatomX is in the top 5 based on this thread, as are the Altra Lone Peak (now 9) in wide. I really like the big toe area on the Altra’s. Not as easy to glean from the JG photos for me.

Whoa, thank you for that detailed response! I’m not confident in the overall shape of Vivo’s - they look as if the angle fairly sharply at the pinky, whereas my foot it flatter and fatter up top. I will check the rest of these out.

No worries. I generally seem to be an EU 46 based on everything I’ve seen. But I will keep in mind about the width factor. Edit: included more context regarding width

Unless these were old stock, that would be odd, as I just ordered and received them this month. I went for these because they have them listed as WIDEST Natural-Shape. This colorway is being discontinued and was thusly 50% off, which is the only reason I was able to justify them (see: wife approved). Sadly that means no return/refund option. I’ve purchased a set of wood boot trees with bunion attachments, and I’m going to aggressively stretch the toe box at my pinky and big toe. I really like the look of the both those other boots, but now I’m skeptical of Lems. The Switchbacks have gotten many recs here. They’re in my top 4 for when I need hiking boots again. Thanks!

The[Pulltop Wt03](https://a.co/d/0g6IjVZF). They have a nice shape for my big toe, and they material flexes pretty well. At full splay, my toes do still go beyond the outsole a bit. Removing the insole made them feel much better!

Yes, I realize I should have included that in the post. They’rethe [Pulltop Wt03](https://a.co/d/0bVmWMEq). Now $38, but still great, lots of flexibility, and good foot shape. They’re still a little narrow for me, but removing the insole helped a lot, plus they have plenty of give for my pinky and big toe splay past the outsole. I’ve had them since October, and they have held up well to intermittent light weekly use. They are very comfortable! Edit: typo

Thanks! However, that shape doesn’t look like it would fit my foot, and they’re definitely not a barefoot boot. I do think I need 4-6E in standard shaped footwear if I ever purchase more.

🤣. I do need to be better, but the big toe can only be cut after a shower, and then I have to remember. I’m exhausted between working full time and having a very active 13 month old. Edited to provide context

- I actually walk barefoot - weather permitting, and have for a couple years now - I used cheap bunion correctors at home almost daily for a a year or two until they pretty much died - I now sleep in [My Happy Feet Toe Alignment Socks](https://www.my-happyfeet.com/) - while I haven’t completely made the switch to anatomical footwear, I have gotten rid of most of my tightest-fitting shoes & boots, and I get larger or wide sizes in standard shapes to better accommodate my toe splay. That includes changing to a now-inadequate 2E width work boot - I recently added toe-socks into my rotation - Age: I’m solidly in my mid-30’s, and I’ve heard anecdotally that people’s feet tend to get wider as they age - Genetics: I’m legally 1/2 Oneida American Indian (33% according to Ancestry DNA) with a lot of N European & Scandinavian, and a peppering of detectable African DNA.

This is very interesting. I watched at least two YouTuber’s say Vivo’s fit narrow, and several other Vivo recommendations on this thread have replies stating the same thing. I appreciate your input, as you’re also not the first extra-wide footed person to recommend these. I see some on [Sierra Trading for $110](https://www.sierra.com/item~p~9gvhy-01-43/). Did you go with 45? They go from 45 to 47 - no 46. Most of my shoes that also list EU say 46. Edit: corrected typo