ALTRA Men's Lone Peak 9 Trail Running Shoe

LOVE these shoes. I tried on a pair in Chamonix and fell in love with the flat midsole and wide toe box. Very comfortable. So far the lack of "megagrip" on the outsole of the lone peak 9 doesnt seem to be an issue. So far they seem to grip really well on wet concrete at least. I will put these through the paces but so far extremely impressed with the style, colors, comfort and performance.

Im a life time trail hiker & runner ( 60 yrs old) these are good shoes. Comfortable, quality, price is tops

My mom taught me one thing. Ok, maybe more than one thing. You can’t fight city hall. If you have wide feet… you have wide feet. Accept it. I need safe and comfortable state park trail walking/hiking shoes. Sandals ain’t cuttin it anymore with my fatigue and limping. Need my new Foxelli hiking sticks (see my Amazon review) and need actual trail shoes. I’ve been hospitalized three times this year, the last time for sepsis. All that after a shattered femur that has never healed quite right. I’m not steady on my feet. So, after driving Amazon nuts (so sorry you guys) with seven “let me try them please, gee thank you” pairs of shoes (yes-you heard that-7) and driving my wife nuts with probably 20 hours of web research and amazon reviews and youtube video reviews and time returning shoes at the UPS service counter at our local store… And most importantly, trying to find shoes that looked cool… I found only *two* of the seven that made the final cut to leave the carpeted hallways and take to the trails. And the one I most wanted to love… cuz they look more cool… the Brooks Ghost Trail… hurt my feet on the trail. Last week, after walking eight-tenths of a mile on an easy trail in the Ghost Trail shoes, I injured the tendons in my bad hip, and my feet were yelling at me. I had to stay off my feet for three days. So… enter the shoes that were in second-place… the Altra Lone Peak 9. I took them out this afternoon on the most rugged, steep, muddy, and filled with roots trail I could find in Minnesota’s Myre Big Island State Park. Same distance: eight-tenths of a mile. And the Altras won. You can’t fight city hall. My feet felt so good afterwards that I didn’t want to take them off when I got home. The Ghost Trail did not feel that way. Listen up if you have troubled feet: I have weird wide feet. Not 4Es. Not 2Es. But in between. So more than wide, but not extra-wide. And painful toes. Mostly my second-toes. Either tendinitis or arthritis or who-knows-what. Not hammer toe, claw toe, or mallet toe. Basically… they just hurt all the time. Finally, the balls of my feet get easily sore and tired. Thankfully, no plantar fasciitis. Not really, except yes, cuz the outer side of my arch gets sore if I’m not careful. Both feet. So ALL shoes lose for me. All. I only “win” when I find shoes I don’t hate. (Side note: That’s why I literally live in my six year old ECCO Yucatan sandals. The only footwear in my life I have not hated. I leave them on inside my apartment because I forget I’m wearing them. Amazing soles for support, wide toe box, and three-straps for adjusting. Heaven. And lasted six years of daily wear for 8 months out of each year. During this trail shoe shopping mission, Amazon showed me an unreal clearance pricing on my sandals: 80 bucks a pair. (I paid 120 six years ago.) So I sized up from my 44EU to a 45 cuz my feet are aging and spreading. Got them. Perfect size *with* socks. Just a tad too big *without* socks. I wear them both ways. Sigh. So I ordered the 44s. When they got here, I started the return on the 45s. Amazon is like… hey… what if we give you 16 bucks back on your credit card and you keep them? I’m like… dudes… yeah. So now I have two pair of perfection footwear… literally identical to those I bought six years ago. Sometimes it’s just nice to catch a break. I love you Amazon!) Back to the trail shoes… cuz I really can’t/shouldn’t wear sandals on the trails… I think the Brooks Ghost Trail caused injury because it was too much cushion, and a typical 8 millimeter “drop” (from heel to ball of foot). And at the end of the day, it just wasn’t wide enough. A 2E isn’t necessarily a 2E in every brand. But it’s still a great shoe. The Altra Lone Peak 9 are “zero-drop” shoes… the cool new thing. Flat. Like my ECCO sandals I live in. My body is used to and likes “zero-drop.” And even though their wides are also considered 2E… the way Altra does their toe box… it feels more like the 3E I need. The Lone Peak 9s handled the really difficult trail with roots, mud, rocks, and wet leaves like a boss. The 3.8 mm lug depth was just right. Not too much, not too little. Because of the zero-drop I felt “connected” to the trail. I know that it may take time for you to adjust to a zero-drop shoe. It will be worth it. The connection to the trail is amazing. Forget “looking cool.” Stop worrying if your shoes may look like clown shoes. All that matters is your feet. And these may be the answer. They were for me. Try them. (PS: First, they run true to size. I’m a just-a-bit longer than a 10 1/2 on my right foot, and they are the perfect length at that size. Don’t upsize. Second, don’t choose the Maroon color. I did at first. Returned them immediately. More like an unpleasant purple.)

I've got extremely wide feet. I've had problems all my life finding shoes or boots that don't kill my feet. These are great. I don't run anymore but I do wear shoes. Great tread so no falling. Feel great on my feet. If you have wide feet then consider these.

Everyone’s feet are different, but for me, the ALTRA Lone Peak 9's have been one of my favorite purchases ever for hiking and backpacking. The fit and shape feel very natural and comfortable. On my first outing, I hiked 60 miles with no break-in and didn’t get a single blister. I’m now well over 100 miles on them, and the wear has been minimal. They aren’t waterproof, but I actually prefer the breathability, they dry quickly and keep my feet cooler and less sweaty. The tread and grip are excellent, performing well across a variety of terrains. The all-black color is clean and understated, which I really appreciate compared to the loud colors of many trail runners. I even wear them for walking 18 holes of golf quite often. While I still wear my golf shoes when using a cart, it’s hard to go back to them after experiencing the wide, comfortable toe box of these shoes. Overall, I think they’re a versatile, comfortable, and high-performing shoe for hiking, backpacking, and everyday wear.

I bought these on a whim to try a new style of running shoe. I had been running in ALTRA Men's Olympus 5 Trail shoes for the last two years. I used them for a few half marathons, hiking , some trail runs, and my gym Shoes. After trying on these shoes I regret not trying the Lone Peaks earlier. While I have no complaints about the Olympus 5s the Lone Peaks are so much lighter, comfortable , and feel much better. They are light and flexible. I didn’t require any break in period. They seem to conform to my feet better while still having the large open toe box. I wear a size 12 and ordered the 12 and have zero issues after about 25 miles put on them running. So to me the size runs true. Lastly I am a person who does not like flashy shoes and I am rather dull in the sense that I prefer a nice black or matte black shoe with no shiny plastic or anything like that. So the lone peak offering a fairly basic black lone peak made me very happy. I will be recommending these shoes to anyone who asks my opinion on gear.

Very comfortable and good fit. Build quality is excellent with good support and grip.

perfectos, muy cómodos y resistentes

Llevaba buscando unas bambas anchas, ligeras y cómodas desde hace tiempo. Solo encontraba algo parecido con la competencia pero nunca un todoterreno como las de Altra. Muy contento con mi compra. Las recomiendo muchísimo.

Endlich mal ein Schuh der an die natürliche Fuß Form angepasst ist! Warum andere Hersteller noch nicht auf die Idee gekommen sind Schuhe herzustellen die auch der Form eines Fußes entsprechen verstehe ich nicht. Das war mein erster Schuh von Altra und wird sicher nicht der letzte sein, bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Tragekomfort und dem Design. Im Gegensatz zu gewöhnlichen Barfußschuhen ist dieser auch mit einer Sohle und Profiel eines Sportschuh ausgestattet was in zusätzlich bequem und für Wanderungen optimal macht. Auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen.👍🏽

Great size fit well but sadly not water proof .my feet have got wet 2 times now walking in the rain