Altra - Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid 2

They probably hurt your feet because the time in bedrock sandals and altar have allows your foot to spread, and cramming them into narrow shoes will be painful. I just stick with Altra for hiking. I wear them for everything when I need something more than a sandal. Have been a minimalist footwear person for like 15 years now. For hiking, Altra is the only thing that still fits my feet. I do use Xero for the gym, I like their Prios for that. But I haven't liked their boot offerings much, finding them clunky and weird feeling. I have the Altra Olympus for long hikes on rugged terrain (most of where I live is full of rock and roots) but I also have the Lone Peak Mids when I want something with a little more ankle support, like for backpacking or heavier rucking. I actually love sandals for hiking, but it can be a pain in scree/rocky/gravely areas because the rocks get in and you're constantly having to tap them out. So I get wanting a shoe for some things.

> 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.

Personally from the running you're describing, having altras last a year sounds good. My altras get about two years, but I am taking it easy on them

I love my Altra lone peaks. I have the high-cut waterproof and low-cut non waterproof, I mostly hike the whites in the high-cut. I prefer to have the tiny extra bit of protection over my ankle bone and i generally like waterproof boots better. The low-cuts are for local trails or longer runs. Also, yes you can run in the high-cut. I do a few times a week in the winter ✌️

I use Altra Lone Peak all-weather boots (they’re ankle height) for winter hiking in Colorado. Some reviews say they’re not very waterproofed, but I never had an issue with them getting wet, and you can buy the spray to waterproof them extra if you’re worried (I bought it but didn’t end up needing to use it). Paired with warm, thick hiking socks, my feet stay cozy in them! 

There is an Altra Lone Peak All-weather, which has a waterproof lining. I’ve used the regular Lone Peaks plenty in Scotland and though they get wet easily, they also drain and dry easily. I’ve had several times when I step in a bog but by the end of the hike my feet are dry again. They are incredibly comfortable too, at least for me.

There is an Altra Lone Peak All-weather, which has a waterproof lining. I’ve used the regular Lone Peaks plenty in Scotland and though they get wet easily, they also drain and dry easily. I’ve had several times when I step in a bog but by the end of the hike my feet are dry again. They are incredibly comfortable too, at least for me.

I use altra all weather lone peaks, smartwool socks, gaiters, and exospikes. It works really well for me on trails in Putnam county, NY.

Going completely against the grain here; I wear LPs around town and haven’t had issues with them wearing out (ever though I’m a bigger chap). I haven’t found a shoe I like to run or hike in as much as the LPs (except for one, see at the end) However, if you are thinking about the all weather LPs I wouldn’t buy them. I had a pair and they just aren’t LPs. Can’t quite put my finger on it but they fit different. And they are not waterproof. Our local running shop has lots of complaints about them. I’ve searched a fair bit for a waterproof zero drop day to day shoe and I’ve finally found one that I love and have worn all winter; xero ridgeway Chelsea boots. They are perfect when it’s wet out. And strike a nice balance between cushioning and being more minimalist (but not as much as a vivo). But get half a size bigger than your normal shoe as they are a little snug.

I like the Altra LPs. I've got both regular and WP versions over the years.  It's true, tread life is limited; I've moved them on before I otherwise would due to tread reasons. And their tread on their regular (and older) models just isn't the same as a good vibram sole. (I look forward to trying the new vibram model once I find it on a clearance rack...)

Don't use shoes you haven't done plenty of hiking in if you're changing types. So, get those new ones soon and start training in them. Muscle use will be different!! (FWIW, I'm a fan of Altra's Lone Peak shoes. Unless I'm on snow and need mountaineering boots for crampons, I use LPs. They've taken me up Helens more than once, and all my other hikes for years.

Black waterproof trail runners. I have Merrel Nova 4 waterproof in all black that I like a lot they have a high stack and very cushioned, I get steep discounts on Merrel being retired military. I only wear waterproof if it’s cold+wet like my trip to Alaska. Otherwise, I’m a Brooks and Saucony fan on running and trail running shoes. Salomon probably makes the best aggressively tread and feature trail runners. My wife loves her Altra LonePeak waterproof and are great if you have wider forefoot and don’t mind zero drop shoes. Just know it’s probably impossible to get a do everything shoe, although a trail runner comes close. A Waterproof shoes is going to be terrible for watersports and differs from a Water-shoe which is designed to be fully submerged and shed water, and also not good for hot+wet I’d rather not have WP in that environment and rather have a water-shoe or sandal. Also, some trail runners are better designed for snow and ice but give up everyday road running.