Altra
Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Low
Altra
Lone Peak Series
Altra
Men's Lone Peak 9+
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Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Low 2
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Lone Peak 7
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Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe
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Lone Peak 2.5
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Lone Peak 4.5
TL;DR: Wide toe box and comfort, but poor wet grip and durability.
Sentiment score69% positive
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Last updated: Jun 8, 2026
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022ydagr8I 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).
Ac23rushAnd to be clear I meant the 9+ with the vibrant soles, they are superb.
My altra lone peak 9’s have a few hundred rounds in them and going strong. Might not be minimalist enough for you though.
AdorableReception826I 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!
AffectionateJelly976I am far fatter and LOVE my lone peaks. First hiking shoes with literal no discomfort.
AgstrohIf you have wider feet, I’ve also found the GTX models snugger. The standard work for my feet but the gtx killed me, I couldn’t wear them
If you have wider feet, I’ve also found the GTX models snugger. The standard work for my feet but the gtx killed me, I couldn’t wear them
Alarming_Button_1030Waterproof Altra Lone Peak is my vote. The adidas are nice but a little tight to be comfortable for anything over 18 holes. Plus, I just love my Altra’s.
albino_kenyanAltra got sold to the largest clothing company in the world a few years ago, and imo their stuff changed. I don't like the LP designs any more, so i scour ebay for older LPs in good condition. Personally the LP 5 in black/red is perfection.
Agree, LP5s are my holy grail, i buy all the ones in my size on ebay and fb. I have stockpile of \~6 pairs right now, need more to last me the rest of my life.
Appreciate it but 10.5. Another reason I love the LP5s is the color combo of black w/ red trim is my ATF.
Altra got bought out by VF Corp (the largest clothing company in world). Since then the design and materials look much worse imo.
I mean the design for the current model. It looks cheap, doesnt feel as good to me.
i also rec Altra Lone Peaks. they're trail running shoes, but i own several pairs as i find them to be comfy for walking around cities as well. some of the models look fine w/ casual outfits (tho i'm a slob so ymmv)
AliveAndThenSomeI did Altra LP4's and they were fine for a few seasons (two different pairs, cuz they only last 300-500 miles) backpacking, but the zero drop was a big adjustment, like 6 weeks worth of sore calves. Also, during that time I developed a bone spur on the top of the knuckle of my big toe, and I think the extra flexion in the Altras maybe made it worse? I loved how light and airy the LP4s felt; like wearing slippers that I could grip onto rocks and run downhill in. I've switched to Hoka Speedgoats (5's right now) and they're great, but the do wear down pretty quick. I might stick with Hokas but take a look at Topos. I love how soft and comfy the Hokas are; as much a game-changer as the Lone Peak's airy toebox.
Same; trailrunners 98% of the time unless I'm snowshoeing or on super wet/muddy/slushy conditions, of if I'm going to do a lot of side-hilling over loose scree where my feet/ankles/lower legs might be imperiled by moving ground/rocks. I just did 25 miles last week over granite, roots, rocks, dirt, and very happy with trailrunners (HOKA Speedgoats) w/ ankle gaiters to keep debris out. I was carrying a 30lb backpack. Sure, the trailrunners will wear out faster than boots, but my feet were completely pain, ache, and blister-free. That said, I used to hike in Altra Lone Peaks, and while they were super comfy and airy, at the end of the day, my feet/ankles ached badly. Once I switched to HOKAs, all that disappeared immediately. My first time ever wearing Speedgoats, I did 26 mile r/t backpacking trip and my feet were completely fine. Anecdotally, the only time I've significantly sprained my ankle was when I was wearing full, over-ankle leather boots (Vasque St. Elias). Just hit a rock wrong and my ankle went full over. I've done the same (hitting a rock) in trailrunners countless times, but their lower profile (lower heel/rise) means I had a lower fulcrum and could easily recover. I also think that with boots, you can become overconfident with how you're bombing down rugged terrain and while most of the time, it's okay, but if you start to turn an ankle, you're going to go way over and cause more damage than if you were going more carefully as you would need to with trailrunners. Again, that's my anecdote.
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