Altra - Men's Lone Peak 9+
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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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."
"I have had about seven pair since the 6’s. ... I retire them around 400-500 miles. ... I currently have no plans on switching up."
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"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
"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."
"my last trail race was in the rain and was all mud and rocks with steep incline/decline. ... I bought a second pair because they were so amazing. ... Even when wet, they don’t feel heavy or bogged down. ... I actually came in 2nd place because the woman in front of me had shoes that kept collecting mud and making her slip and she had to stop to clean them off."
"my last trail race was in the rain and was all mud and rocks with steep incline/decline. ... I bought a second pair because they were so amazing. ... Even when wet, they don’t feel heavy or bogged down. ... I actually came in 2nd place because the woman in front of me had shoes that kept collecting mud and making her slip and she had to stop to clean them off."
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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."
"my last trail race was in the rain and was all mud and rocks with steep incline/decline. ... I bought a second pair because they were so amazing. ... Even when wet, they don’t feel heavy or bogged down. ... I actually came in 2nd place because the woman in front of me had shoes that kept collecting mud and making her slip and she had to stop to clean them off."
"my last trail race was in the rain and was all mud and rocks with steep incline/decline. ... I bought a second pair because they were so amazing. ... Even when wet, they don’t feel heavy or bogged down. ... I actually came in 2nd place because the woman in front of me had shoes that kept collecting mud and making her slip and she had to stop to clean them off."
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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."
"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
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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"
"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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"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"Foot-shaped toe box ... super roomy ... Great for comfort and natural splay"
"the zero drop eliminated some hip pain I was having."
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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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"Just don't get the 8s ... 8s rip faster. ... Avoid."
"In my experience, less than 200 miles. ... So have I, and they’re falling apart on mine. Treads half gone, seam between midsole and upper tearing. ... I’m definitely annoyed by their longevity."
"In my experience, less than 200 miles. ... So have I, and they’re falling apart on mine. Treads half gone, seam between midsole and upper tearing. ... I’m definitely annoyed by their longevity."
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"Just don't get the 8s ... 8s rip faster. ... Avoid."
"In my experience, less than 200 miles. ... So have I, and they’re falling apart on mine. Treads half gone, seam between midsole and upper tearing. ... I’m definitely annoyed by their longevity."
"In my experience, less than 200 miles. ... So have I, and they’re falling apart on mine. Treads half gone, seam between midsole and upper tearing. ... I’m definitely annoyed by their longevity."
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"zero drop did not work for my body."
"zero drop did not work for my body."
"My lone peaks have been great for hiking big days, but as soon as I start running I get pain in my Achilles and around my lower ankles."
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"My Altra Lone Peak shoes have zero cushioning ... I can feel every pebble on the trails."
"Not enough padding and my feet hurt like crazy after around 10 miles. ... It made it almost too painful to walk."
"Not enough padding and my feet hurt like crazy after around 10 miles. ... It made it almost too painful to walk."
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"LP definitely low cushion, those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
"LP definitely low cushion ... those puppies feel like barefoot shoes after 400km in them"
"I hike mostly in the adks (super rocky/rooty and muddy trails) and I swapped the factory insoles for something better but, regardless, my feet were killing me all the time."
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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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"at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly."
"My ankle started to hurt during my last run in them."
"I just rolled my ankle in my lone peaks today :( ... Stupid tree root covered in leaves..."
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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."
"they are terrible in UK mud."
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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"
"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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"I also get heel slippage with Altra 9+ wides"
"I also get heel slippage with Altra 9+ wides"
"it's too slippery especially on the downhills."
I bought a pair of shoes from Altra they were consider no drop/ barefoot trail shoes. I wore them for two caminos close to 300km of hiking. Also for hiking at home here in the USA Midwest. I just picked up my second pair. They are not exactly the same but I’m breaking them in only had them for a week. They are a wide toe box as well which gave my toes lots of room to move with no blisters either trip. I included a link for the shoe I just bought. [shoe link](https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/mens-lone-peak-9%2B/AL0A85RG.html)I’m 6foot6inches tall weigh roughly 285lbs (2metes 130kg).
r/CaminoDeSantiago • What kind of shoes should I buy? ->My altra lone peak 9’s have a few hundred rounds in them and going strong. Might not be minimalist enough for you though.
r/discgolf • Looking for durable minimalist-style trail running shoes that hold up to disc golf. ->And to be clear I meant the 9+ with the vibrant soles, they are superb.
r/discgolf • Looking for durable minimalist-style trail running shoes that hold up to disc golf. ->I am far fatter and LOVE my lone peaks. First hiking shoes with literal no discomfort.
r/hiking • Are Altra Lone Peak 9+ good for hiking in rocky terrain ->One more YES for Lone Peak. Are you used to shoes with a bigger toe box? If so, they'll be great and you should be fine on rocky terrain. I find the Topo more smurf-like than the Lone Peaks. Too marshmallow-ey for my taste. I think the switch to 0 drop is minimal. I wouldn't over think it, but you'll know.
r/hiking • Are Altra Lone Peak 9+ good for hiking in rocky terrain ->I feel like altras get a ton of hate. I’m on my second pair of lone peaks my old ones started wearing down faster than I thought they should but they are still my mowing shoes and are holding up alright. My new LP8+ with the vibram though I feel like are holding up great. I’m not a massive mileage guy I feel they’ve held up better than either of the ons I’ve owned.
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->I feel like altras get a ton of hate. I’m on my second pair of lone peaks my old ones started wearing down faster than I thought they should but they are still my mowing shoes and are holding up alright. My new LP8+ with the vibram though I feel like are holding up great. I’m not a massive mileage guy I feel they’ve held up better than either of the ons I’ve owned.
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->I am in the same boat with wide flat feet and about 200lbs. I have found the best success with the Altra Lone Peak (although I know you said you didn't want zero drop). The other shoe that has worked for me is the Inov8 Trailfly in wide. They also just released the Trailfly Max if you want a bit more cushion. Both are 6mm drop.
r/trailrunning • Looking for wide fit trail runners. OG Saucony Xodus Ultra lovers, what have you switched to? ->I'm interested in these but don't have anywhere local to try them on. How would you guys say the width in the midfoot is and how's the arch? I have a wide, flat midfoot so I need a shoe that's pretty wide and has low to no arch support. Topo doesn't work at all for me. Right now I'm using the Altra Lone Peak 9+.
r/trailrunning • T1 Mount to Coast thoughts? ->I bought the Altra lone peak 9+ for exactly those points you’ve raised and they’ve been great. I’ve worn a lot of altras before and love how they feel. Any time I’ve swapped out of altras I’ve gotten blisters!
r/Ultralight • advice wanted on trail runners for hiking ->The lone peak 9+ so far for me feels like a big durability improvement over the last few Altra trail shoes Ive had.
r/trailrunning • Hoka Mafate Speed 4 versus Altra Lone Peak 9 (or 9+) ->bugger, I just bought LP9+ to replace my well-worn LP5. Guess I won't throw away the LP5 yet!
r/trailrunning • Anyone try the Altra Lone Peak 9? ->Hello, I was very happy with my Altra Lone Pak 6's in wide, unfortunately the new LP9+ had too much heel slip for me. I'm a bit of an ultralight cultist (gearism is nuts) and so I always liked the Norda design and materials, still I always thought they'll end up being to narrow for me anyways coming from the Altra Lone Peaks in their wide version. Does any of you have experience with both Altra and Norda & what you think about the fit? I'm also open for Ideas for great alternatives to the Lone peaks until they maybe 'fix' the LP 10's, I saw Inov8, and I found it kind of sad that Topo did not have 'a proper choice of colours' in their Wide versions. Not so many great wide feet trailrunners, are there? I always liked the light ripstop upper on the older Lone Peaks, the newer is a bit thicker. I saw Norda uses a pretty thin Dyneema fabric, seems like a good choice for a year round or warmer climate shoe. I may end up ordering and trying anyways, just always a little hassle where I live. Thank you! EDIT: Tried on the recommended size + 0.5 and it was a just a little to small and a little to pointy in the toebox coming from Altras & barefoot shoes. Will soon try on 1.5 sizes bigger.
r/trailrunning • Norda shoes for wide feet? ->Thanks! I'll keep these in my mind for sure, could happen that the Nordas for example fit me better in the toebox one size bigger, but have too much heel slip again. The Norda 005 seems to have fixed many things (making it near perfect in many ways) in this newest model, but it's a long distance running shoe geared to that purpose, has a way higher drop and bouncy, maybe in some cases more wobbly stability compared to especially zero drop, or the Norda 002's. Could maybe be compared to a mix between the altra olympus 6 mixed with their street equivalent i forgot the name of, just more durable likeall the Nordas. Also nice that it seems the Inoov8 is available in wide in a decent black colorway. But seems like a 'rare' to come by shoe where i live- also online.
r/trailrunning • Norda shoes for wide feet? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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