Altra Men's AL0A4VQE Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe

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There’s a bit of arch support in these which feels nice under foot, especially for a zero drop shoe that normally sees a flatter midsole profile. After wearing the Lone Peak for years, the newest iteration offers a similar level of stability as previous models. The upper features a new TPU overlay that fits better in the arch area, with well-placed upper lacing eyelets that allow you to optimize your fit. Additionally, because of the wide, foot-shaped toe spread achieved in the forefoot, you can easily stabilize your landing position on the forefoot. Even though the midsole is well-cushioned (with 25mm of Altra Ego), it's also dense, which still gives a low-to-the-ground feel. I'm all about those roomy toe boxes, but not all about the zero drop. (For what it's worth, the podiatrist who trained me in hiking footwear had the same take on Altra trail running shoes.) Sadly, I quit hiking in my Lone Peaks after my second calf strain in fifty miles—after zero calf strains in my previous 10,000 miles in other brands (and none in 3000 Altra-free miles since). Some of my customers, co-workers, and friends have had more serious issues in the Altra Lone Peak, including injuries such as stress fractures, broken ankles, and ruptures Achilles tendons. Because of this, I would choose the wide in the future, and I wouldn’t consider my foot overly wide, just average, but bare in mind I’m a barefoot runner used to wider fitting shoes. Inov-8 Terraultra G270: Zero drop broad rounded toe box but not as broad as a Lone Peak. A bit stiffer and with a bit more grip in the mud: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/inov-8-terraultra-g-270-graphene-review-cushioned-ultramarathon-running-shoes

On more technical trails, however, I feel like the LP5 leaves a little bit to be desired. It’s still serviceable on such trails, just maybe not ideal. In the occasion where we are unable to find a manufacturing fault we may ask for a second opinion from the relevant brand. They felt good when I put them on in the house, but after the first few runs I started to notice that they felt narrower than expected in the forefoot/toe box area. and Post. It’s advisable to use a service that insures the parcel in the event that it goes missing in transit. The Lone Peak 6 Wide, like the Lone Peak 5 Wide is actually no wider than the regular width, yet has more volume in the upper to fit a higher volume foot. Depending on the shape of your foot this would make the Lone Peak 6 Wide worth a try if you usually only fit in men’s 2E/4E or women’s D/2E running shoes.

Altra Lone Peak 5 Other Versions

Have you also run in past editions of the Lone Peak? What do you think of the updates made to this version, especially the new midsole foam? This is one shoe that the laces are long enough to use both top holes if you really need to, which I am finding is rare these days. Just as it is important with running shorts and tops, the fit of a shoe is paramount to comfort. If you are a fan of spreading your toes with ample amounts of cushioning underfoot, we can't help but boast about the comfort and fit of this contender, and it scored above average in this metric. It offers a 0mm drop, meaning that there is no additional cushioning in the heel compared to the forefoot. This design is said to promote a more "balanced and healthier" landing for the body. That said, it does take practice, especially if you are a heel striker, to switch to striking the ground with your forefoot instead. This shoe is best for those that like a little cushion underfoot and are, or intend to become, a mid or forefoot striker. The new upper has been made a little tougher than the previous models, with the addition of drainage holes in the overlays at the toes and outside of the midfoot. This is to prevent water from pooling in the shoes when crossing rivers or splashing through puddles. The heel, like the previous versions, has no plastic heel cup so it pulls in around your heel. It is very soft and moulds to the shape of your heel well, which is incredibly comfortable. Even when my Lone Peaks have worn out from a grip point of view, I’ve kept them for a comfy shoe to throw on for less serious runs. The Lone Peak 5 feels like you aren’t wearing a shoe. The upper pulls in around your midfoot but the broad rounded toe box allows your toes to be completely free to spread and wiggle.

Even on the road, going long and slow saw no issues, and when the road ended, they transitioned straight to dirt and mud seamlessly.Some laces are made from smooth material that feels good in your hands, they tend to slip and slide a bit, whereas these bad boys stay nice and tight, no double knot required! Also worth mentioning The laces took the most force to untie in our lace slip test. They averaged 73N to get untied, where the average for all the shoes we’ve tested so far is is 35.7N. Under the insole, there’s an odd string and tape issue going on. I have no idea what this is for, but it was in both shoes. I guess don’t ask, Altra won’t tell? Maybe just don’t pull on it.

If you need to exchange an item follow the steps below to guarantee a fast turnaround on your request: The durability has shone through in the past few versions of the Lone Peak. That’s one reason these shoes are fan favorites of long-distance hikers (I should know, I blasted through a different shoe in 400km, with no option but to duct tape my feet!). This shoe has plenty of dense rubber under foot, and a well-built, if not over-engineered upper (yes this means it could be lighter weight). I believe the midsole and outsole will go the distance.It seems that Altra finally granted my request from my October 2018 Lone Peak 4 review. In this review, I begged the question as to why Altra chose to continue using their A-Bound midsole foam rather than switching over to the more resilient AltraEGO midsole foam found in models like the Escalante. Personally, I think putting the AltraEGO midsole into the Lone Peak 5 has created the best Lone Peak model yet. Footshape™ toe box allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally, for more comfort and stability. Topo Ultraventure 2: These have a similar broad rounded toe box with a 5mm heel to forefoot drop. They are a snugger fit in the heel and around the midfoot. Here is our review: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/topo-athletic-ultraventure-2-review In this article we’ll describe in our opinion, the difference between the Lone Peak 6 and the Lone Peak 5. I normally take new shoes out for 5 miles for their very first run, which gives me enough time to feel them out, but also get past that 2-3 mile initial break-in. The shoe is surprisingly comfortable.

Newly formulated MaxTrac outsole rubber and longer outsole lugs improve the Lone Peak 7’s grip on loose dirt. The lugs now measure 5mm in length—that’s about half a millimeter longer than the teeth on the Lone Peak 6. MaxTrac™ A perfect combination of grip, traction, and durability that will eat up gnarly terrain like a boss. Key features: Full-length stone guard, Velcro gaiter tabs, FootShape fit, MaxTrac rubber outsole, 5mm canted lugsAs a midfoot striker, Kelly said she especially enjoyed the Lone Peak’s ride. “On smooth trails, I felt like I was gliding—almost floating—downhill. It was easy run fast without feeling like the shoes worked against me.”