Altra Men's Lone Peak 6 Sneaker

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The Altra EGO midsole and MaxTrac outsole remain unchanged in the 6. On my first run, the snow was coming down pretty hard towards the end. The ground was entirely coated, yet the grippy MaxTrac outsole provided the confidence to run and not worry about slipping. However, I did notice that a few flakes tended to fly up onto my ankles with each step — though I expect that’s due to the rubber heel lip.

Matt: "First things first, runners should know that this shoe offers Altra's original, wide-shaped toe box. I usually wear an 11, but a 10.5 in this shoe was more than comfortable for me. The upper offered a comfortable wrap around my foot while still providing enough room for my toes to move and adjust while on the trail." Learn about six different pacing strategies to dial in your perfect running pace on trails or roads, and ace your workouts and race performances. I love my Altras for running and am looking for a shoe for the Camino Portugues. I’ve read in some places that a trail shoe may not give enough arch support and that it isn’t good on pavement. As you well know, the Camino has a mix of surfaces. I would be curious what your thoughts might be on those two issues. Reply Dom: Even though excessive roominess is slightly moderated, LP6 retains Altra’s ‘classic’ last, which may be too spacio or us for many runners. Canice: As mentioned before I would like to feel a bit more pop or spring under foot but this is subjective and each person will have their own opinion. For me, if Altra can improve this, I think the Lone Peak would set a new standard for distance trail running shoes.Obviously, the shoe felt the same regardless, but it’s interesting to think about how much of the cushioning in the heel is from harder 84HC Durometer rubber than that softer foam. The shoe fits true to size with a tight heel cup. Altra’s unique selling point has always been the unique footprint of their shoe that follows the foot shape more naturally (alongside their zero drop). It’s a small detail, but I like the material that the laces are made with. They are textured, which seems to help them stay tied and not come undone,” one reviewer says. Altra designated half editions to mark the minor version updates in the past. It has since moved away from that strategy, but I would call the Lone Peak 6 as close to a half update as you can get. The Lone Peak 6 retains just about everything that draws runners in the first place — the zero drop ride, roomy toe box, and EGO midsole, and even the MaxTrac outsole with its chevron lugs. Once I start running, I stop noticing the shoe, which I think is a testament to the natural feel that the Lone Peak provides,” another reviewer says. “It’s like the shoe becomes an extension of my body.”

There are five color options for men and four for women. Altra also offers three different foot shape options: Original, Standard, and Slim. Canice: I found the midsole to feel flat faster than I expected. Once again kind of a ride comment but I would like to see more durability in this area of the shoe. Don’t get me wrong, I will gladly keep running my Lone Peak 6’s and they have plenty of life left in them, it’s just an observation I experienced and worth noting.Brycen: "The Lone Peak 6 has a perfect level of flexibility for trail running. Whether hiking or running, the Lone Peak will adapt and move with my foot, always providing an ultra-smooth ride." The Altra Lone Peak 5 was the first version of this iconic trail shoe to feature responsive Altra EGO midsole foam. The Lone Peak 6 continues the tradition with a heel-to-toe bed of EGO foam.