The Lone Peak has at least historically been one of the wider toe box fits that Altra makes. I think this is why it is so popular.
I use my Lone Peaks only on trails or gravel, but I have friends who wear the Lone Peak Alpine as their daily shoe on concrete. The flexible sole and wide toe box are appreciated.
I wear Altra Torins on concrete as my main daily shoe.
The Lone Peak has at least historically been one of the wider toe box fits that Altra makes. I think this is why it is so popular.
I use my Lone Peaks only on trails or gravel, but I have friends who wear the Lone Peak Alpine as their daily shoe on concrete. The flexible sole and wide toe box are appreciated.
I wear Altra Torins on concrete as my main daily shoe.
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.
My preference is definitely altra lone peak all day for jungle scenario cause it had the best drainage i have found but as with most if the shoes its really the insole staying wet not so much the ripstop uppers. Inhave used them for whitewater and canoe trips for weeks at a time and served me great! But it is really all about fit ! I just think they dry the fastest especially if im only trekking in water i will take the insole out and then put it back after
All of the mixed reviews r probably people who it justbwasnt right for them… usually when its mixed its just wrong fit or expectations r unreasonable… i would say the general facts i always tell people are. These r trail runners theybwill not last long… theybr light airy and ur expectations should be that way… ultralight and durable r opppsite terms ha that being said.. the topo fit is much more fitted thru the midfoot, more arch support naturally and usually minimal drop. Thebaltra fit is id say roomier thru the midfoot and not arch support in the show itself. Both could work for some reasons one may not for another. Wicked popular models is the topo traverse and altra lone peak for hiking. Both are made to compete. Lower cushion rock plate.
Keen also if its familiar make like 5-6 trail light shoes suchbas the apex line targhee and zionics and a few more so if its familiar and they generally have wides and fit welll no harm in sticking with what works. Basically everybrand has trail runners and trail hiker shoes that r as light as a feather.. altras r great for width but r minimalistic ifgo with the lone peaks and could be tiring for ur feet if u have not ever worn them before for multiples days
I have that pair of Altra, personally I like the water resistance and feel more confident to tackle different terrain in all weather with them. They are warm, relative to a more breathable shoe but it's a trade off I'm willing to accept.
Hi all, looking to replace my trusty Altra All Weather Lone Peak 2’s. Great shoes, can throw them on in any situation and not worry about a thing. They don’t last long though, and I’d like more cushion. The drop and toe box don’t really matter to me.
Need something that can walk in a wet or dry city all day, climb stone, and go on dirt and get wet. Hopefully also isn’t terribly ugly.
May consider a mid-height shoe but it’s never been on my radar. Feel free to convince me yes or no. Gotta be waterproof (or mostly), don’t convince me otherwise.
Here is my top list so far:
Vans Crosspath XC Gore Tex
- I know nothing about them, but cmon, they’re dope and look to have good tech.
Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX
- I’ve heard Brooks is good but that’s all I know.
On Cloudrock low Waterproof
- Again, heard good things but no personal experience.
Altra Timp 5 GTX
- Thinking they’re like a more padded version of my old Altras. But sometimes I like switching it up so idk.
Hoka Transport GTX
- I have Hoka Bondi SR as my work shoes and I love the padding and feel of Hokas.
I’ve worn LPs of various models since the LP1.5. They are quite different shoes and it’s very individual whether they work at all for people, and whether a particular model works at all for people.
I liked the 1.5 and the 2.0 but could not even get the 3.0 and 3.5 to fit comfortably in the store (let alone on trail)! My favourites since have been the 4.5, the 6 and the 9.
In general, they all have zero drop and a moderate (but not barefoot) stack height. As a result they give reasonable ground feel and reasonable protection.
Generally speaking, they also all have a relatively wide forefoot and midfoot and an average heel width. But these have all varied a little between models, to the extent that 2 models wouldn’t even fit me in the store let alone after a foot-swelling, long day on trail.
In the last few years (with my advancing age!) I have found that for day and week long hikes I still prefer LPs, but for multi-week, on-trail, hikes I now prefer Timps for more cushion and less foot fatigue. If the trip is going to involve more off-trail then I still prefer LPs for better ankle stability.
Ultimately, only *your* feet can tell you if they are a good fit for you. No review or hiker-survey or Reddit post can tell you that! The same with Topos or Hokas etc. I’ve yet to try any pair of Topos that was even comfortable in the store *for me*. Same with La Sportiva, Hoka and others. That doesn’t make those terrible shoes - they are just terrible *for me!* Likewise, the fact that some of the LPs over the years have suited me well doesn’t make them the best shoes ever for everyone - they are just good (and sometimes ideal) *for me!*
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