Are you looking for a new pair of boots to take you hiking each weekend? Looking for boots that can pull double duty for hiking and trail running? Do you have fat feet that seem to not fit in normal boots? Look no further than the Altra Lone Peak Hiker Boots. Built for trail running and hiking but perfect for every day wear. I have been using the Altra Lone Peak boots for about two years now with close to 300 miles or dirt trails under them.

Details from Altra:
Weight: 1lb 9oz. (Pair)
Upper: Mesh
Zerodrop Platform
Altra’s Signature FootShape toe box

What are Zero Drop Shoes?

This was my first pair of Zero drop style hiking boots. I have been using Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3s for daily use for a few years now and when it came to upgrading my hiking boots, I decided to try a pair of lightweight hiking boots that were the same style. Zero drop shoes refers to the angle between your heel and your toes. With a zero drop shoe, your heels and toes are at the same height which mimics how your feet are when barefoot. One of the main reasons people suggest zero drop shoes is for Plantar Fasciitis. While I am not a doctor, I was starting to get PF when I would run consistently. I have personally found that zero drop shoes seem to help me and this is what encouraged me to try the Altra Lone Peaks.

Pros

I have many miles and a lot of time on the Altra Lone Peaks and overall have been very happy with them. Spending most of the time in the Southwest, I have found that these shoes are great for hiking here due to our dry weather. I purposefully got the Lone Peaks in a non water proof boot. For me these are great for hiking in dry weather and breathe very well. When it is breezy, you can feel the breeze on your feet. Having gone hiking in sleeting weather though, I was impressed with how long these took to soak through. While they eventually did get wet and soak through, they lasted a good solid 1-2 hours in wet sleeting weather before soaking through entirely. They were completely dry the next day after sitting in the garage over night.

Additionally, these shoes are very lightweight, helping take pounds off your feet compared to a heavier leather boot. even with the lightweight material and feel of the boot, I have been overall impressed with their durability. While they show some wear (such as the fabric at the mouth of the boot tearing in the first 100 miles) they have held together well and the tread is still entirely intact.

Cons

While I am overall impressed with the Altra Lone Peaks there are a few cons you want to think about to ensure these shoes fit your needs. One of the only complaints I have with the Altra Lone Peaks is the lack of cushion. While Altra advertises 5mm of cushioned footbed, I have found that 5mm is not always enough on rocky trails, which a lot of hikes in Arizona. On a lot of rocky trails, you will feel rocks and other objects through your feet. After a day of really rocky trails, my feet will sometimes start to ache a bit compared to when I used to wear a heavier shoe with a more cushioned footbed. Part of this will depend on the toughness of your feet and how strong your arches are (Mine are weak). This also will be a factor when carrying a heavy pack. My hunting loadout was close to 60 pounds and I could feel my feet after 8 plus miles vs the 20 mile backpacking trip I did with a 40 pound pack when my feet felt great after.

My only other complaint is the tread on wet rock. These shoes can be somewhat slippery on wet, rocky terrain. Considering these are not waterproof, when it is extremely wet they aren’t my foot choice but for river wading or other use, you may want to try the tread before relying on these shoes.

Closing Thoughts:

I don’t think you can go wrong with the Altra Lone Peaks. These boots are available in a waterproof and non waterproof version. Additionally, for the price they are in my opinion a better option than a Keen or Merrell quality level boot for a slightly higher or similar priced boot. If you are looking for a new boot, especially a zero drop style boot, give the Altra Lone Peaks a try!

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