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Altra Lone Peak 9+
Daily trail training

Lone Peak 9+

Altra's zero-drop trail workhorse built for daily miles and thru-hiking with a roomy Original FootShape fit and Vibram Megagrip traction.

$160MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Also good for
Trail long run, Technical trail, Door-to-trail
Cushion
moderate
Stability
neutral
Weight
327.4g
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Plate
rock
Midsole
Altra EGO
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
Upper
100% RPET ripstop mesh
Widths
standard
Easy runsStable platformMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingGravelHikingWide feetLong runs
Our read

A dependable, non-technical-race daily trail trainer that favors comfort, wide toe splay, and moderate protection over speed; suits long days on mixed trail rather than racing.

Ride

25mm zero-drop EGO midsole delivers a balanced, moderate-cushion ride with StoneGuard rock protection underfoot; ground feel is present but muted by the plate, favoring stability over responsiveness.

Fit

Original FootShape fit gives the roomiest toe box and midfoot space in the Altra trail line, available in regular and wide widths, good for swelling feet on long hikes or thru-hikes.

Best for

Daily trail training, long trail days, thru-hiking, and door-to-trail runs where a wide, protective, zero-drop platform is valued over race weight.

Avoid if

Avoid if you want a lightweight racer, need a stack for technical downhill speed, or require waterproofing (this is the standard non-GTX build).

Sources
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