Lone Peak

Summary: Zero-drop trail running shoe with medium cushioning, foot-shaped toebox, moderately flexible sole, and semi-aggressive lugs.

Lone Peak

1. Overview

The Lone Peak by Altra is an affordable heavy duty barefoot shoe for men and women designed in the United States with good overall versatility.

Overall:

49%

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Basic Details

Thickness

22mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Good

decent flex and moderate agility.

decent flex and moderate agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

Medium

thick foam and poor sensitivity.

thick foam and poor sensitivity.

2. Features

The Altra Lone Peak has a wide foot-shaped toebox, thick 22mm outsole, good flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic and vegan materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

2

synthetic, vegan

synthetic, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

The Altra Lone Peak provides good breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 500 miles, and is ideal for hiking and trail running in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

500 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

cold, warm, hot

cold, warm, hot

Activities

2

hiking, trail running

hiking, trail running

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