Altra Lone Peak 9 Review: Trail Tough or Not Enough?
Can the Lone Peak 9 live up to its namesake by standing up to tricky, technical trails? Or is it better suited for hikes along your local rail trail?
Altra Lone Peak 9
$145
Star Rating is 4.9 / 5
12 Verified Reviews
The Lone Peak 9 is a trail running legend—zero drop, a wide toe box and built tough to take on technical terrain.
Features
Shoes that match your love for adventure, the Altra Lone Peak has long been a fan favorite of trail runners and hikers looking for versatile and comfortable trail shoes.
The Altra Lone Peak 9's zero-drop offset and responsive EGO™ foam midsole deliver the perfect balance of cushioning and ground connection to help you tackle the trails with confidence. Altra's Original FootShape™ Fit allows for natural toe splay, while the sticky MaxTrac™ outsole provides unbeatable grip across any terrain.
In our Altra Lone Peak 9 review, wear-tester Mandy said, "Both the updated midsole material as well as the updated grip on the outsole really gave me a sense of security and confidence as I was trail running."
Details:
- Upper: Altra’s Original FootShape Fit™ gives the Lone Peak 9 a roomy forefoot so your toes can splay naturally for extra comfort and balance. A new ripstop mesh upper with no-sew overlays and GaiterTrap™attachment points improves the durability and ruggedness.
- Midsole: A zero-drop midsole and Altra's updated EGO™ foam is the perfect amount of cushioning to protect your feet on long runs while still giving you plenty of ground feel for a fun and responsive ride on the trail.
- Outsole: An updated MaxTrac™ outsole with a multi-directional 4.5 mm lug pattern gives you grippy traction in wet or dry conditions so you can run confidently over technical terrain.
Tech Specs
Altra Lone Peak 9
| Weight |
9.5 oz (W), 11.2 oz (M)
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|---|---|
| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
25 mm/25 mm
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| Heel-to-toe drop |
0 mm
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| Lug height |
4.5 mm
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| Surface |
Trail
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| Ride | 2/5 on the Firm to Plush Scale |
| Cushioning | 2/5 on the Minimum to Maximum Scale |
| Energy | 2/5 on the Relaxed to Propulsive Scale |
| Category | neutral |
What's New
The Lone Peak 9 features a new ripstop mesh upper with no-sew overlays to improve durability and protection. An updated MaxTrac™ outsole gives you sticky traction for a variety of conditions and the refined EGO™ foam midsole adds comfort without sacrificing ground feel.
Who It's Best For
Altra’s Original FootShaped fit and zero drop midsole make the Lone Peak 9 a great option for trail runners, hikers and outdoor lovers who appreciate a roomy toe box and a lot of ground feedback during offroad adventures.
In our Altra Lone Peak 9 review, wear-tester Mandy said, “The Lone Peak is great for casual hikers to people running 100 miles. Runners will enjoy the extra room in the forefoot for their toes to wiggle, the grippy outsole and the cushion and comfort in this shoe. This is not an overly cushioned shoe, but you feel more connected to the ground in it.”
Why You'll Love It
You'll love the Lone Peak 9's roomy toe box, minimalist feel and go-anywhere versatility.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Altra Shoes-The Shoes That Nike will never Be!
Love the space for my toes. Altra is one of the few production shows on the planet that fit my special feet!
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Cool Kicks
Cool Kicks
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Go To Shoe
Lone peaks have been a staple in my hiking and every day adventures for many years. Once I find a great show for the task at hand I do not look anywhere else. I look forward to putting these to the test on my next hiking adventure.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Trail shoes
Best running shoes, better then Hoka, Nike, Adidas or Asics that I had before
Star Rating is 5 / 5
I’m a Fan
Just worn my first pair out.. Got a pair at REI garage sale now I can’t switch to any other brand.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great fit
These shoes are great! The fit is perfect and there is plenty of room for my wide feet. I feel less foot stress. Walking and standing is easier. I feel more balanced because of the leveled heel.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great buy!
Love this shoe. Has 3 pairs and will buy as long as they make them!
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Excellent trail shoes
Perfect for hiking and hard trail running. No blistering or slippage, very grippy soles.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Solid pair of shoes
I use these shoes for work walking dogs. I put in about 7 miles a day in various terrain (asphalt, cement, grass, dirt trails, etc) they have a wide toe box and extra padding around the ankle for comfort