Altra Men's AL0A4VQE Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe

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Key features: Full-length stone guard, Velcro gaiter tabs, FootShape fit, MaxTrac rubber outsole, 5mm canted lugs Even on the road, going long and slow saw no issues, and when the road ended, they transitioned straight to dirt and mud seamlessly.

ALTRA EGO™ dual-natured midsole compound with a responsive yet soft feel for increased energy return. Overall, I am impressed with the Lone Peak 5. I am finally starting to see the benefit of maximalist type shoes, but I’ve got a soft spot on my heart for the minimalist revolution from a decade ago.We’ve named the Altra Lone Peak 5 one of the best trail running shoes! See our Best New Trail Shoes of Spring-Summer 2021 for more recent trail running shoe releases. Peregrine ST Review: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/saucony-peregrine-11-st-review-high-grip-trail-running-shoes 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. 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. It’s not really an ideal walking shoe in my opinion, if you plan to hike or trail walk, I’d suggest something with a bit more drop. Stiff and durable

Shop the Men's Altra Lone Peak 5 Shop the Women's Altra Lone Peak 5 Altra Lone Peak 5 Other VersionsBecause 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. I will say that the last few models have felt mostly the same, which is usually a good thing. While I loved the 4.0 and 4.5, I started to gravitate toward other trail running shoes in my stable as the Lone Peak’s cushioning started to flatten out after about 50 to 100 miles in different models, creating an almost concave feeling. I didn’t mind putting them out to pasture too much as the Lone Peaks always are my hanging-out, camping, yard-work shoe of choice. If you need to exchange an item follow the steps below to guarantee a fast turnaround on your request:

You may want to consider the wide fit if you’re on the edge. Most of the shoes fit well for me, except for the width toward the midfoot. I did have some slight overhang, which ended up being uncomfortable if I tied the laces too tight. For those looking for a wide sizes, rejoice! The Lone Peak 5 comes in a wide version. And if you’re looking for water resistance and extra warmth, you might be interested in the waterproof version of the Lone Peak 5. Call for CommentsIf you have never run in a zero drop shoe before, it's essential to note that using them causes more muscular strain on the calves. This process means training in the shoe for short runs and additional cross-training to prepare your body for the switch. Before buying, be sure to read up about this to ensure this type of design is what's best for your body. As 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.”