Altra Lone Peak 6 Review | Best All-Purpose Trail Shoe

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Weight : 10.5 ounces (Men’s 9) Stack Height Heel/Toe: 25mm/25mm Heel-to-Toe Drop : 0mm MSRP: $140 What We Like: Extremely comfortable, versatile, and durable shoe for any user The Altra Lone Peak 6 is Altra’s newest iteration of their most classic and popular trail runners. Altra is praised by runners and hikers alike for their wide toe box and zero drop shoes. There isn’t much difference between this and the LP 5s, besides a few more lacing options. Meanwhile, the zero drop allows the wearer to navigate this terrain with ease, and not feeling “tippy.” The wide toe box gives your feet more room to spread out, and is excellent for people who have experienced swollen feet. The cushion is soft enough for pounding on roads, yet responsive enough for scrambling or boulder hopping. The shoes are comfortable out of the box, with enough support to be ready for long days immediately. Though they aren’t the lightest shoes on the market, they are still light enough for most trail running purposes. Altra is extremely popular amongst thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers because of their durability. Though some users have reported early signs of wear and tear, our staff finds that with a moderate to light pack weight, these last for 500+ miles. The traction holds up for hundreds of miles, and the comfort does not yield. However, for hikers and runners with more narrow feet, the wide width and loose fit in the forefoot of these shoes can create an unpleasant off-balance feeling in tricky terrain. This is why we still choose the Hoka Challenger ATR 6s as our all-around pick. While we love Altra shoes, we understand that they do not work for every foot and find that the Hokas are extremely versatile and comfortable for nearly any wearer. We recommend the Lone Peaks for athletes who want plenty of room for their feet to move, and like shoes that work in a variety of conditions. Read more… PROS: Extremely comfortable for long days on the trail, Last as long as any shoe on the market, Excellent traction that does not wear out quickly, Wide toe box is good for stability and swollen feet, Gaiter trap to easily connect trail gaiters for rock and dirt protection, Comes in a variety of different styles for different weather and those who prefer a mid-rise shoe CONS: Does not work well for narrow feet, can create an off-balance feeling, Zero drop may create an uncomfortable transition period for some, Not great for side-hilling or extremely difficult terrain BEST FOR: High mileage backpacking trips. The all-day comfort of the Lone Peaks makes them perfect for backpacking trips where you’re crushing miles day after day. Also, the high energy return foam midsole could save you precious time. Also for athletes with varied interests who want a shoe that can “do it all,” Wider feet that are prone to swelling or blisters. Hikers and trail runners who are used to a low or zero-drop shoe