Altra - Men's Lone Peak 9+

REI is having its 20% off one item sale this week. Go get a good pair of shoes. Whatever best fits your foot. I just did my first hike in Altra Lone Peak 9’s yesterday. They were fantastic. But obviously you need a shoe that fits your foot. With the REI 20% sale and the 10% rebate on top of that you’re looking at real close to $100 for top of the line shoes when all is said and done. Good luck

personally, altra lone peaks for only trail and olympus 5s when mixed (on pavement for part of the run). altra customer for life!

Go to REI and let them Guide you. I ended up with Altra trail runners. They’re great

My altra lone peak 9’s have a few hundred rounds in them and going strong. Might not be minimalist enough for you though.

And to be clear I meant the 9+ with the vibrant soles, they are superb.

altra lone peak 7s last year 8s this year and I’ll try the 9s next year, I like drop point shoes for DG

That’s pretty good if you got 400 miles out of them. I don’t think they’re really made for scrambling and micro spikes but honestly that just makes it more impressive that they held up this well. It looks like this wear is right at your big toe, so my only advice would be keep your big toenail trimmed and wear lightly cushioned socks

I think you can grt some deals such as old versions, off colors and get good prices on trail runners… there’s probably not a new model at full price for under 100 that would be trustworthy lol shop deals, rei resupply, backcountry etc to find solid options like the lone peaks or saucony peregrines i like alot and usually can find good prices… got a pair on amazon for 50 bucks that was the 13s which r their best year haha

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.

Altra lone peaks are my favorite shoe. Mine last a season or two, but my buddy blows through them cause he toe drags. If you toe drag, then they may not be for you.

I’m a huge fan of Altra lone peak trail-runners. Light, durable, all-terrain shoes with a perfectly wide toe box Best

I also enjoy a minimalist shoe in my day to day life! I personally hiked the JMT (and every other trail) in Altra Lone Peaks. They have a wide toe box and zero-drop, and combined with toe socks my feet felt great. I brought my Xero sandals for water crossings and at camp. Altras were super popular on trail. People were certainly out there in more minimal shoes, but I like to err on the side of cushion for multi-day hikes. The JMT can be very rocky and the descents are long, so that’s another consideration.

Currently running in the 9s but I’ve had a bunch of different models all the way back to 2.5. Love them! The only thing to be careful of is the upper is thin and I had a rock tear it once.

Puh, I have about 7-9 shoes in use I guess. Mainly because I buy those ones which work well for me when they are in sales. 3x Kjerag, one only for races, the other for daily trail runs. But I rotate with two / three other trail running shoes (altra lone peak, Hoka Zinal 2, Norda 002). But some of them will be retired soon. Road Shoes I have just two, but they are also soon before retirement ??. I know it is too much at the end. But I use all of them from time to time and only retire them if they are really really down. One of the Kjerag has more than 800km yet and still works quite good

I am far fatter and LOVE my lone peaks. First hiking shoes with literal no discomfort.

Altra Lone Peak!!! I hike all over rocky mtn high elevation scree fields, boulders, rock trails & total mud snow and or ice. Also hike deserts. 1 pair will not cover frigid wet & desert dry. They have different weather condition types. Seriously I put on Altra 6 years ago and have never gone back.

Altra LP's are quick-drying. My problem with them is that while they're super comfy have a pretty shallow footbed, my feet/ankles would ache after a long day on rough terrain, backpacking with about 35lbs. I've since switched to Hoka Speedgoats and all that is a distant memory. Super cushy, excellent grip with the Vibrams, and they're okay at drying out, though not as good as the LPs. No, they won't last forever but the payback in end-of-the-day comfort is huge to me.

Also we don’t know if they wear the shoes only on the trails vs also around town on pavement. This looks like more than 150 miles unless the rocks in Utah are really hard on shoes? I have a dedicated trail pair of lone peaks 6 shoes that I’ve worn for 300 miles and don’t look this bad. I also run on more dirt trails so maybe why.

Start with Altra Lone Peak and make sure there is extra room in front of toes - you need that when descending. Go to store with good amount of trail running shoe options and try a bunch.

I wear Altra Lone Peaks. I don't play super often, but they've held up well for me

The Altra Lone Peaks have zero drop, which can take some getting used to. I used them for a few years and found that pairing them with Superfeet insoles helped the comfort level.

I was an Altra fanboy for years, but their quality is just plain awful. Every pair I’ve owned in the last several years, be it road or trial shoes (including multiple pairs of LPs) has had the sides blown out of them well before shoes should start to fail. I’ve switched to Topo trail shoes and so far they’ve held up much, much better.

I’m hypermobile with bonus ankle instability due to peripheral neuropathy. I hike in Alta Lone Peaks, a zero-drop trail runner. It was a natural and easy transition for me, and I don’t roll my ankles any more often or severely than I did before. But I also work my feet, ankles, tibs and balance a lot. And, I started using a single trekking pole on sketchy terrain. Maybe start doing those exercises you mentioned and then intro the trail runners on chill terrain and see what happens?

Varies person to person. I like altra lone peaks. I an tempted to try the new mount to coast t1’s ive been seeing advertised online for a little more support for the long runs.

I have some Merrill moab 3 that have really held up to tee pads. I also have some altra lone peaks that have worked well. A bit of shoe goo boot and glove on the toe helps too as I tend to drag a bit. That being said, be careful of anything too grippy, just ask my right knee why, lol

Also have wide feet with low arches. I’ve never been able to get a good fit with Topo. The wide toe box is great, but I find the arch and midfoot too narrow. I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet. I’m currently using Altra Experience Wild and Lone Peak 8’s. They have both been fine for me and they fit my feet much better than the Topo’s. They are both pretty minimally cushioned shoes though, so if you’re running on harder surfaces you may need a higher stack

Just tried the lone peaks ND the heel slips or when I do a runners lace it feels like it's going to rip my heel off be the end of the round. Also just slippery in general. I don't hate them but I can't seem to find a perfect fit.