Altra Lone Peak 6 Review | 2022 

Thanks for watching, I am glad you love your Altras!

I use their Timp series at work where I work on a mix of outdoor and industrial surfaces, and the Lone Peaks when hiking.

I switched last year to the Lone Peak 5 from hiking boots. It makes hiking so much better. Granted, there are times when you need boots, but most of the time, I used my Altras. I absolutely love them.

@@JefferyPhillips Glad to hear that you are loving your Lone Peaks!

are the Altras good for long-distance backpacking? I'm going on a trip this year where we'll be doing around 10 miles a day for 2 weeks, and I'm trying to decide on trail runners or hiking boots.

how's the sizing?

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They need to quit stuntin' and bring back the Vibram

You may just have to wait for the Mont Blanc in March with the new Vibram grip.

@@iakona23 that's still WAY too much shoe for what I want for everyday. And I'm not going to want to spend as much as I think the MSRP will be.

@@str8up50 even if it's not vibram specifically. You can make your own rubber compound that grips. As much as I don't like Salomon shoes, they do grip very well. And before I started in altras, my beloved Saucony mad rivers (and peregrine's for that matter) have so much grip, you can't wrap your mind around how it does what it does. Mad river is (or was) $110, peregrine $120 both shoes grip circles around Altra. They should be embarrassed. I still rely on my Saucony's in the weather quite a bit. They are just so reliable and predictable. Not to mention I have a TON of miles on my mad rivers and they still feel better than ever.

@@robertmorano2372 $185 I think. $220 for the bolo version, maybe.

It is always fun to switch it up every once in a while! Thanks for watching!

@@RunMoore If only Altra offer 2 version of Superior? One is the usual for hard/soft/rocky dry terrain. One has the lugs for gnarly muddy wet trail. Now that would be enough for me.

@@ririemarilyn try king mt 2. luggier, grippier, and more minimal than superior, with similar fit, lower volume. very impressive on e.g. wet rock

Yup I had one. I did a the first half of 100km race with it. 60KM or so.. Great traction and stability.. not so much on the cushion tho (well they are not design for that distance)

They are quite similar, much to the relief of the Lone Peak 5 fans!

Agreed, good to see Altra is listening to customers' feedback!

Agree, but wish they have all models in wide fit, or at least in OG fit...so pity to see they ruined timp by calling them standard , ie narrow... i wish they have it like version 1 or 1.5...

@@slavasss2189 I wanted to try the Timp too, but now it looks like that won’t happen. I originally started with the OG Lone Peak and Olympus. I probably can’t fit into the new Olympus unless they make it in a wide.

So glad they are working well for you!

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Thanks for watching, good luck with your hike!

The Lone Peak 6 is great and definitely worth checking out but the Superior is also a fan favorite in store!

Glad to hear you're happy with the LP line :) and thank you very much for watching!

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It's a great shoe, thanks for watching!

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The Superior is a great shoe! Thanks for watching

Same. They were rock hard after 200km. The 4s were great.

We will keep that in mind for our next videos, thanks for watching!

@@RunMoore oh no no. Non lo farete mai! Non amate la SEMPLICITA' ...

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We have heard complaints about the varying widths of the Lone Peak iterations. The new Lone Peak will be very similar in width to the 5.

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I’d be interested how you got on with the Mid in snow…. I’ve just sent back my second pair as they leaked in toe box. Altra say it sounds like a production defect.

@@DartmoorPaul We have had great customer feedback on their ability to keep feet dry, so that is a bummer to hear. Hopefully, Altra can set you up with another pair.

@@DartmoorPaul i actually need take back my statement about downsizing. i ordered a half size down, what i've worn in superior 4's and solstice runner, and was about to head up a snowy mountain in them the other day but decided against it, returned them, might try my normal size but idk. when your feet are flexing and curling a lot dealing with an unstable punchy snow surface i've found having some extra room in the shoe is better. im using superior 4.5's and topos in the snow for now because these are the widest and most stable. wool socks, a plastic bag duct taped at the ankle if it's really cold, and long snowproof gaiters. i wouldn't have expected LP AW's to be completely waterproof for long, especially if the fit was tight. creasing or stretching like a running shoe undergoes, or maybe even moreso a hiking shoe, will quickly damage most waterproof membranes i still want to try them but for now i am really digging the width, comfort, suppleness, and stability of superior 4.5's in snow. i didn't like sup 4.5's at first, thought they were too boaty lol. again im talking about conditions where your toes are curling for grip and where the snow is somewhat unconsolidated and you're punching through and rolling around a bit anyway try wool + plastic bag + gaiter with your most stable below-the-ankle shoe this concludes my novella. sorry for the rant

@@maxwright4387 cheers! I had superior 3.5s and loved them, but I think I would even love them more with an ego sole! For now I’m really happy with my LPs & after watching Steve’s video on the LP5 SE I bought a pair 🙂

Thank you for checking out the review. You're in luck because Altra has a whole line of road shoes as well as casual shoes. One of their top road models that is very close to the Olympus is the Paradigm 6. They also do have a more casual shoe line but we are not as familiar with those models. Hope this helps!

I wear a pair of black Escalante 1.5 for casual use. Love them!

@@DartmoorPaul Thanks!

I've had many quality issues with Topo :(

@@etiennevlok uh oh :(

I too found the Topos great out of the box, but the midsole was done after 200 miles.

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Quick question. I have used Timps for backpacking. Would the Lone Peak 5 or 6 be good for it? 30lb backpack.

@@deepwapiti The Lone Peaks are popular for backpacking but have less cushion than the Timp, so if you are used to that cushion level make sure you can handle going down.

They sure are!

@@RunMoore Sweet!

I too think they fall apart quickly, but I can’t find another shoe/boot that has a normal toe box and low drop. Ugh

@@barondavis5692 I feel your pain. For me, Saucony Triumph's seem to be the best fit... most comfortable, and last at least 9 months before I have to throw them into the 'cottage pile'... lol.

Neither can we! :)

The difference between 4mm and a zero drop shoe is not much of a transition, it typically takes only a couple runs to adjust (if you notice a difference at all). If you were transitioning from 10-12mm drop I would say be gradual, but you are already in a low drop shoe. Personally, when I switched from Saucony Kinvara (4mm) to Altra Escalante (0 drop), I didn't get any soreness in my calves/achilles at all.

@@RunMoore thank you so much. I really appreciate it!

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The outsole is still the same. They made some nice changes on the 6 but the outsole seems to be identical to the 5.

@@RunMoore It's not a deal breaker, just on a wishlist of things I wish they'd improve on. Thanks.

The Lone Peak 5 SE would be considered the original width.

That'd be great, thanks for watching!

We will look into doing that. Thanks for making the suggestion.

The main difference between the men's and women's is the sizes and width. The width of a standards men's shoe is equivalent to a wide women's shoe. There is also a 1.5 size difference between men's and women's shoes, meaning that a women's size 10 is equivalent to a men's size 8.5.

You're certainly not alone! Thanks for watching :)

That's a dandy of a suggestion. They do not have anything like that in the works for 2022 but that would be a nice addition to their lineup.

You could accomplish the same guide rail by sitting inside something like the Olympus.

@@kylenorthrop8735 The Olympus does prevent quite a bit of pronation just because it is a very stiff and structured shoe, but it does not actively correct gait.

@@RunMoore is there any company that makes a trail shoe that is comparable to the altra paradigm? Just found your channel and gotta say I’m impressed, do you ship out of state?

@@tayne1807 Altra makes a trail shoe that is comparable to the paradigm called the Olympus. Yes, we do ship out of state!

Running that long of a distance in the lone peaks would likely cause some discomfort. The bottom has deep indentations on the outsole and there is a stone guard in the mid-sole. This combo makes the shoe not ideal for pavement.

@@RunMoore Very insightful! thank you for your reply. #subscribed

I have a pair of the Timp 4's now! They are sweet and we'll have a review iup in next few weeks on them. They are due out in March!

@@RunMoore thanks Steve! I cant wait to see the review!!

Run Moore Is the 4 similar fit to the 3-4 or 1.5. The 1.5 was a great fit, but not the 3-4.

@@barondavis5692 it fits better than 4 don't quite remember the fit of the 1.5. Would say that the 6 has been fitting true to size.

Run Moore The 1.5 had that nice roomy toe box like the LP 4.0. The 2-3 was narrow compared to previous models.

It is just about identical in width to the LP5

Sounds perfect!

Glad to hear that you are still enjoying your 3.5s! Thanks for watching!

As long as the exchanged size is in stock, yes! WE have found this shoe to run true to size so hopefully, it will all be good.

Would you say the sizing is the same as the LP5?

@@marioperez5666 Sizing feels comparable to the 5s

@@RunMoore These are incredible, the massive snowstorms delayed the shipping until today which was still faster considering I was under the impression they werent even released yet. The size seems right, my foots between 11.5-12 so my shoe sizes vary by brand. Im sorry I cant compare to any previous Altra shoes but the fit comfortably, a tiny bit loose which is what I want. I wont be doing 25's in these.

@@joeleeman9886 They have been released, we have several pairs in stock. If you like a loose fit I recommend the size 12.

They are terrific!

Hey there thanks for checking out the review we do have Lone Peak 6 in stock so if you find yourself in the area please stop by!

speed goat 5 coming out soon too

We know several people who run on the roads with these and are pleased with their performance. The only caveat is running on the road definitely wears down the lugs on the bottom so they lose trail traction relatively quickly compared to if you use them on trails.

The Lone Peak is a winner, I recommend trying it out!

If you are having foot and calf pain after long hikes, then it is possible that you are not getting adequate stability from the lone peak. I would recommend trying an insole with some additional arch support. All trail shoes are neutral, however, the Altra Olympus has more structure and cushion than the lone peaks. Therefore, it provides more stability than the Lone Peak and could help to alleviate foot and calf pain!

Heck yeah! While it is not a Vibram outsole this is a very nice and grippy outsole and perfect for wet conditions. It even drains very well.

The Lone Peak has easily been one of the most popular trail shoes for a while and is a great option. Some others to check out would be the Brooks Cascadia or the Altra Superior. Hope this helps.

Yes, it will be made in an all-weather version. We don't know yet about the width compared to the LP5.

That’s easy to assume when you compare them to the Speedgoat’s. Apples to oranges comparison.

Find can feel the sharp rocks LP5s and 6s compared to my old Lp 3.5s as well

The durability on these has gotten worse with every iteration. My Superior 5's have less than 400 miles on them and they've basically disintegrated...

It’s a shame. I keep buying them only because I never, and I mean never, have gotten a blister in them. I guess there’s a trade off.

@@dont138 I agree with you there. Comfort and fit is there, they need to figure out how to make an outsole like Inov8…

Thanks for watching! the soles on the LP5 and 6 have a similar feel so it is likely that the LP6 will also feel mushy.

Box lacing involves relacing your shoes and at the middle hole, or wherever your foot pain is, you can either skip that set of holes or run the laces through the same side instead of crossing over to the other side. Here is a link to an image of the technique: www.today.com/style/how-lace-sneakers-high-arches-wide-feet-toe-pain-more-t112110

yes they are doing away with that numbering system. Still will do small upper updates but not using halfs for names

Yes they have started using whole number increments again!

The Lone Peak 6 will be available in wide and standard width! Thanks for watching!

They may be slightly more narrow but the LP 6 has been running true to size.

We will have the gray/blue, orangish/yellow, and black red should come first. We will have them hopefully by the end of December. The dusty olive should be in early January.

As Brooks shoes are notoriously narrow, I think you would be better off in the Lone Peaks space-wise. Altras are great for those of us with high arches, and we have had great feedback from high-arched people on the Lone Peak.

@@RunMoore I think they make a EE in that Brooks shoe but idk, wish I had a way to try them on………….one store here has the Brooks, of course never a size 13, and nobody here I can find carys Altra, lame.

@@jdssurf Yes, they do make the Cascadia in wide, but even wide Brooks can sometimes end up more narrow than the wider Altra models.

When switching to zero-drop from a traditional 8-12mm drop shoe, we recommend doing a short first exercise in them and building up over the course of the week. Typically people feel a little soreness in their calves from the stretching in the back of the leg for the first few runs, but this is a normal adjustment.

@@RunMoore Thanks for the reply! Really, you can adjust that quickly? That's good news and thank you for your help!

@@Langeroonie Yes, it is a quick adjustment that is made even quicker with the help of some calf and achilles stretches!

The Olympus is definitely superior in grip and cushion, glad you are enjoying it!

@@RunMoore Just bought a pair of Olympus, as my LP is too thin for my aging feet. However the Olympus is so voluminous/wide that when being side by side with my LP of the same size, it seems much wider. My feet are swimming in O while being just snug enough in LP. Trying half size smaller is way too small. What can I do to fit in Olympus better?

Interestingly, I have found Altras to have some of the most durable midsoles of any running brand, particularly their shoes with Ego midsoles. But the Lone Peak did not have the Ego midsole until version 5.