ALTRA Women's AL0A4VR7 Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe
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Surprisingly, the cushion in this shoe is extremely supportive, and I've been pounding the concrete pavement 3-days in a row. 4 times a week, go for a power walk in one of New York City's parks. After that, at the age of 60, there was no foot pain.
A 9 is my shoe size. I placed an order for a 9. I'm a size 5, and the distance between my toe and the end of the shoe is a solid finger width. br>They're also VERY wide; I didn't order a wide, so I'm not sure how wide the "wide" is!
This pair of shoes is extremely cozy. My foot is of average width. This shoe is comfortable even if you don't have a wide foot.
I've had mine for a little over a month and have done at least three power walks since then. At least once a week, walk 5 miles. They don't fall off my feet, and I don't get blisters from them. I ordered a size 10 and it fits perfectly. I can wear a ten in some sneakers. This is the perfect fit for me, and it does not slip.
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I work as a professional dog hiker (yes, that's a job, and it's awesome) and take off-leash dog packs on mountain and foothill trails throughout the Salt Lake valley every day of the year, in all kinds of weather. We hike for an hour and a half, a distance of at least three kilometers. 5 miles. In addition, I enjoy hiking in my spare time and have summited a number of well-known peaks. I'll be hiking half dome in Yosemite in a few weeks, and I'd heard so much about these shoes that I wanted to try them out for that hike. br>br>After much research and trial, the Salomon XA PRO 3D V8's are my favorite spring and summer hiking shoes. Salomon is also my go-to brand for full-coverage winter boots. Season after season, they've proven their worth. I've tried big-name brands like Hoka One One trail runners, and while they were enjoyable while they were on the market, they didn't even last a season. That is simply not acceptable for the money I paid. When I compared the Altra Lonepeak 5s to my new Salmon XA Pro 3Ds, I discovered that they're both about the same weight (VERY light), but the Salmons are MUCH more durable and substantial. In the Lonepeaks, for example, the bottoms of my feet could feel every rock or branch I stepped on or accidentally kicked, whereas in the Salomons, the sole and fabric of the shoe provide more protection from the elements (all of them, including water). For me, having a shoe that is just as light as the Lonepeaks while providing more substance to cut down on bottom of foot fatigue won out in the end, as on a really long hike (I did Mt Timpanogos in my older Salomons last year), foot fatigue is what really gets you in the end, so having a shoe that is just as light as the Lonepeaks while providing more substance to cut down on bottom of foot fatigue won out in the end. Aside from that, I prefer the Salmon's lacing system to manual laces. It's incredibly easy to use and evenly lace the entire shoe. There's no stopping to tie them, no getting cactus stuck in the laces, no fraying, and they're easy to put on and take off. While the Lonepeaks are similar in weight to the Salomons, they have a slightly lower profile, which, combined with their light weight, gives the impression that you are wearing very little. When you're used to wearing boots, that can feel really nice on the trail. They're great, especially if you're a true trail runner, but there are a few drawbacks that might make you reconsider. For starters, they won't last. FACT. If you read all of the forums or talk to the salespeople at your local sporting goods store, you'll find that they all say the same thing. These shoes aren't built to last, so expect to fall in love with them and then abandon them. At $160, that's a tall order. Furthermore, unlike other hiking boots or shoes, these shoes will make your feet and ankles work much harder on anything other than slab rock or very flat hard packed earth. I noticed that the tiny muscles and tendons in my feet, ankles, and toes were fatiguing much faster than usual within 15 minutes of my first hike in them, and that they were sore the next day - I also go for a hike every single day. That's just the way this shoe is in comparison to others. Your foot will adjust over time, but don't expect to go from a hiking boot to this shoe and be able to hike a huge mountain or run the Wasatch 100 without first training in them. br>br>I also noticed that I was turning my ankles a LOT more in these shoes than in my Salomons, which are only slightly higher on the foot. The traction on the Lonepeaks, in my opinion, is second to none. These shoes will definitely fit the bill if you're looking for shoes that will grip like a gecko to any terrain! However, I find that the traction on my Salomons is more than adequate, and I don't have to deal with some of the drawbacks I've mentioned above (and at HALF the price)! I also prefer the Altras' wide toe box, but the space in my Salmons is sufficient. In the end, the XA Pro 3Ds win hands down, and I'll be wearing them on my half dome hike in two weeks, as well as likely Machu Picchu in June. br>br>I truly hope that this review has been beneficial to someone else! And, yes, these were purchased at full price. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
These shoes are so comfortable that I haven't gotten a single blister in them despite running multiple trail runs in them; however, I'm giving them one star because the stitching at the toe has come undone for the second time. This is not something I would expect from a shoe that costs $130. It's been a month since I got them. Stitching like that at the toe appears to be a major design flaw, as it is clearly a high-impact zone. I was extremely disappointed.
Thankfully, I can return them, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't order the light blue in a size 7. 5. There's a chance you'll get used shoes as well!.
Certainly not the same standard of excellence. ALTRA used to be one of my favorite shoe brands when they produced high-quality footwear. Regrettably, I had to return the shoes and order another pair from a different brand.
This Altra Lone Peak 5 shoe is similar to the Lone Peak 4 from Altra. I bought #5 last year and still adore it. The fit is the same in both cases. In the toe box, there is plenty of room. My heel is narrow, but I can use all of the lace holes and tighten the shoe across the ankle to keep it from moving around or slipping out. The sole is thick but flexible, and it provides excellent traction. It's a light shoe. It's something I put on almost every day.
I'm a big fan of the Altra brand, and I'm using it to plan my 40th birthday trip to Mt. Whitney, instead of going to King MT1, I decided to try a less strenuous trail called Altra. 5's (I'm sorry, but that line is no longer available, but I digress). I've been doing some research on this 22-year-old. Mile adventure revealed a few suggestions for the Lone Peak 5's—what a great reason to buy new shoes, right? Because the local store didn't have my size, I let the lady persuade me to buy a pair of Hokas. One run in them reminded me why Hokas aren't a good fit for this "runner" with zero heel to toe drop. I usually wear a size 6 shoe. I originally ordered a 6 because I wear a 5 in trainers and other Altras and a 6 in everyday shoes. 5. However, it was far too large and wide for my foot. I quickly decided to give it another shot, and the size 6s arrived with one day to spare! They're a little heavier than the Hoka Torrents, but that's to be expected given that they have a rock plate and aggressive tread. On my 5-year-old daughter, they were absolutely stunning. The day before, at the trailhead, I did a mile acclimation run. In terms of running 22 miles in them, I'd say they're a win. Although they didn't save me from loose gravel coming down one of the last of the dreaded 97/99 switchbacks, that was due to poor foot/weight placement, not the shoes, I felt confident on all types of surfaces hiking and when I did some running coming off the summit throughout that mile to the portal. By mile 19, you've made it. I'd say I could have been walking barefoot or in combat boots (I've done both), and I wouldn't have known the difference at that point, because I'd had enough of the day—my next milestone birthday will be spent in Italy or Spain. What a shambles I'd gotten myself into.
The level of quality has slipped.
I bought five of them three years ago and they are almost worn out. The new ones are just as comfortable as the old ones, and they have a few nice new features as well- I now have to wear custom orthotic inserts due to new foot issues, and I was able to easily remove the inserts that came with the shoes and replace them with the custom ones, which fit perfectly. These shoes have all of the benefits of the old shoes (such as a roomy toe box), plus they've been improved. I do a lot of hiking, and these are perfect for it.
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