Altra Men's AL0A4VQE Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe

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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.

The fabric doesn't soak in water, so although your feet easily get wet, they dry out and the shoes didn’t gain weight throughout my wet runs. Cleaning is a breeze 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. 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 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.

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Some prefer stitched overlays because it is tried and tested, but the Lone Peak now uses welded overlays. The Lone Peak 6 had double stitching throughout the shoe’s overlays, which may seem durable, but one big scuff can leave you with broken stitching that gradually unwinds over time. The same cannot be said for welded overlays, the seams are glued, and as long as the glue doesn’t fail (that’s the big question), these overlays won’t be moving. 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.

The Lone Peak 7 has gained more weight, but you don’t feel it. With a gain of 0.4oz (14g), it’s difficult to feel the weight difference, but as always, when shoes gain weight, they’re going in the wrong direction! Maybe it’s the new rubber? Or the extra glue they need for the overlays; either way, I’m not sure the weight gain is warranted with this update. Also, I didn’t have any hot spots, but if you need to do some fancy heel-slip lacing, there was a bit of lace bite up near my ankle. ConclusionIf 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. Trailclaw™ canted lugs positioned strategically beneath the metatarsals to provide traction at toe-off. It’s light and fast, with ample cushion to hold up for longer distances, so if you’re aiming for a fast race in the right conditions, the LP5 is a good option.

Write a small covering note with the product/s you wish to exchange, please include relevant codes and sizes for replacement. Shop the Men's Altra Lone Peak 5 Shop the Women's Altra Lone Peak 5 Altra Lone Peak 5 Other Versions 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. 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.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. 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. 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. 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.”