Altra Men's Lone Peak 6 Sneaker

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However, Lone Peaks may offer some energy savings for fast hikers and long distance hikers as the miles add up. The traction pattern is similar to the likes of the Salomon Speedcross 5 multi-directional chevrons throughout the underside and enough spacing to allow mud to fall off the shoe rather than to cake onto it. What is that odd fabric remnant-like element (looking semi-detached) on the back of the shoe, below the pull loop? Well, there are a few nice enhancements with the 6 that I think stand out here — the upper has trimmed some weight to give us a lighter shoe overall. Bearing in mind the weight, grip and features of the shoe it’s one of the best options out there for an all-around trailer runner.

As I continue to run in the Lone Peak 6, I’ll be eager to test it in wet conditions but, as with much of the high desert across the American West, rain seems like an impossibility. But this sensitive yet supportive zero-drop runner is a comfortable daily driver for those who would rather stick to shorter-distance trail runs.Comfort is a subjective thing that has a lot to do with fit, body type, and the specific types of hiking you do.

A minimal heel counter paired with a large leathery toe rand on the opposite end, combined with evenly distributed midsole foam across the zero-drop platform and a larger forefoot design, all mean that the shoe is front heavy. In 2017 he was 14th at Western States 100 and in 2018 finished 50th at UTMB and 32nd at the 2018 Los Angeles marathon in a time of 2:46. I found this to work well for rocky trails and larger trail obstacles, but not so protective for repeated walking on jagged surfaces.

Fans of the Altra Lone Peak 5 will be happy to learn that the Lone Peak 6 improves upon the previous platform without reinventing the wheel. The midsole has a lot of torsional movement, so I don’t like the feel here for technical trails or on backpacking trips where I’m carrying more than 25lbs. The only upgrades to the Lone Peak 6 are subtle: a slight adjustment in the lacing pattern helps this shoe close around more narrow feet, and a redesign of the upper shaves a few grams and helps improve durability (slightly.

Sitting in the middle of their trail line-up, with 25 mm of stack height, the Lone Peak has more cushion than the Superior (21 mm) and less than the Timp (29 mm). JARRETT: The Lone Peak 6 are my first Altra trail shoes, and they are definitely staying in the rotation.On rocky, rooty, technical terrain, you’re going to feel a lot of what is going on — save for the minor stuff. Hi Drew – I tried on a pair of the Lone Peak 6 shoes, and I loved the toe room, but don’t think the zero drop is for me though. Fleet Feet reviewers tested everything from technical singletrack to smooth dirt roads (even a bit of pavement) with the Altra Lone Peak 6. But now that Altra have slashed the weight of the shoe, the Lone Peak 6 comes within striking distance. That said, I should note that Altra actually overstates the Lone Peak 6’s true weight: their stated weight for a size US Men’s size 9 is 300 grams, while my US Men’s size 10.

Despite the scarcity of overlays and thickness of materials you might expect from a shoe that purports to be the go-to option for thru-hikers and serious trail runners, the Lone Peak 6’s upper has actually felt pretty stable and durable on the trail. The flexibility of this shoe, the wide toe box, and the specialized lug pattern are all designed to increase traction. I’ve had some issues with heel lock down in previous versions of the Lone Peak, and am really liking the design on the v6.While we can feel changes in technical terrain with a certain definition, the 25mm midsole and rock plate keep your foot protected from rocks and roots. Even with a bed of soft cushioning and a host of protective features, the Lone Peak 6 remains lightweight and nimble.