Altra  Lone Peak 7 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

I think it’s wild that people are giving these low reviews SOLELY based on the color selection. It’s still the same great shoe it’s always been. Personally, I love the tan! It’s a fun pop of color. Since they’re easy to clean, the color doesn’t bother me at all. Someone posted here that they wish the toe box was wider and they offered more support for street walking…but that’s not what a zero-drop shoe is for! Check out a pair of Hokas for a wide and supportive walking shoe, or consult a footwear specialist for what you actually need based on your foot. These are comfy, and exactly what you’d expect out of a Lone Peak. Great performance, as always.

Like so many outdoor products, the Lone Peaks seem to have plummeted in quality. This is my second pair; the first (LP5) I bought lightly used through REI yet they still lasted longer than the ones sitting abandoned on my entryway shelf. Predominant use: evening trail walks and jogs, weekend hikes, backpacking Pros: Comfortable as always even with a heavy pack, roomy toe box, dry quickly. I jumped on team Lone Peak because they're lightweight, letting me cruise while I'm backpacking, and since the uppers don't have mesh like so many other shoes, the desert sand stays out of my shoe. Those features have held through both pairs. In general I find them to be quite comfortable and have never once been sore in the feet, arches, or calves because of them, nor have I ever gotten blisters. And the color (magenta) is fun- icing on the cake. Cons: The quality of the 7s has plummeted. My 5s, which I bought USED, lasted me 2 years and probably 400 miles. I bought my 7s new a few days shy of a year ago and put fewer than 200 miles on them. The tread on the ball of my foot is completely smooth. There's a hole appearing in the upper above my big toe, and the laces are even starting to tear. For how expensive they are, this is wildly unacceptable. I'm torn- they're the most comfortable shoe I've ever hiked in yet I feel like I'm getting scammed into buying a pair a year so I don't keep sliding down hills. And of course, by the time one iteration has been out long enough for reviews about durability to come in they've already discontinued that model and moved onto the next, giving me little faith that the 8s will be any better. What gives, Altra?

These shoes are so incredibly comfortable! They have a nice wide toe box so I get absolutely no rubbing on the sides of my toes! I normally wear a size 8.5 in regular shoes and got a size 9.5 so there is a good thumb width of space at the end of my big toe, but have no issues with them feeling 'too big' or tripping over the longer shoe. My first time wearing Altra and they are now my #1 choice for shoe

I have been a long term fan of Altras. And now I'm wondering what is up with their choices at this company. First the messed up tongues that cut people's skin, and now shoes that cannot be worn outside. I bought these shoes last month, and after multiple attempts to scrub with soap, detergent, and then putting them in the washing machine in a last ditch effort, these shoes are still incredibly dirty. After contacting customer support, they basically said that there's not anything they can do. The customer service rep suggested I wipe the shoes down after each use. Do people do that? Seriously? So, these shoes should not be used for any outdoor use, maybe you could go to church or the gym in them, but nothing that includes the possibility of getting dirt or mud on them. Luckily, I bought them at Nashville Running store and the owner has been very accommodating with me, but it's not a good look for Altra. Get it together!!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can say that the updated version of this trail shoe seems to be a great option for those who love to explore the outdoors. The new seamless and stitch-less upper is a great addition, making the shoe both lightweight and durable, which is essential for trail running. The design is super cute and I love anything purple! The outsole seems to provide the necessary grip and traction on any terrain, which is crucial for a trail runner. Overall, this shoe provides a comfortable running experience. The design is an interesting aspect of the shoe, as it is wider and allows the feet to move naturally through nature, providing a more natural running experience. This feature makes me feel connected to the terrain beneath me. Overall, the product seems to offer an exciting upgrade to an already popular trail shoe. The combination of lightweight materials, responsive cushioning, and excellent traction makes this shoe an excellent choice for anyone looking for a durable and comfortable trail running shoe and I highly recommend them!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The perfect tennis shoes for those of us who love physical activity, running, walking, climbing whatever, these tennis shoes can withstand everything, they are all-terrain and help you maintain a good balance. Compared to other sports shoes these keep my feet dry free from extreme sweat and keep the foot cool. My nails are no longer a disaster as these shoes simulate the shape of the foot and protect me from strong impacts when running. Normally I have problems with stones that always get into the shoe but I don't have that problem anymore with these shoes Yay! Light, comfortable, soft and cushioned to keep the foot comfortable and secure. They're feels true size and true to width. They feel just perfect!!

Went from Hokas to these because I needed a wider toe box for my bunions. I haven't put a lot of trail miles on these but they seem comfortable. They have cushion but not so much I can't feel the trail. They feel about half a size larger than my other pair of Altras, but I kept them and wear a thicker sock. It was hard to pick a color because I didn't like any of them. I prefer a darker shoe with no white for my trail shoes. Oddly, I went with the beige color because they match the color of dirt around here. Not worried about mud because I have other shoes for wet conditions. Time will tell how long it takes before they look trashed.

This is my 4th pair of Lone Peaks. Every time I tell myself it will be my last because they only last 100 miles or so before the tread is completely worn down. I only wear on trails, never on pavement. Half way into summer season I'm sliding out on scree on every downhills. Incredibly frustrating to have to buy a new pair half way through every summer. I've reach out to Altra twice now and they say it's normal wear and tear. So this is my last pair of Altras. I wish they would just use a vibram sole. Instead they cheaped out on a terrible quality tread. Worst durability ever. We hiked the TMB and AV1 this summer and at all the mountain huts they make you hang your shoes up. We saw hundreds of soles and the shoes with vibrams had the best tread hands down.

I was excited to replace my Altra's and ordered them online, super bummed to open them up and see the soles showed obvious signs that they were worn. I run in these shoes and was a little disturbed to think that I will be running in shoes that someone else has maybe sweat in. I am not opposed to a used shoe if that was what was advertised and I ordered, but expected a new shoe and getting a used one is upsetting. There are no more in my size left to return, so we will see how the used shoe does.

Love the large toe box but wouldn't pay full price for this version. This is my first time trying Altra, on the advice of my podiatrist (I'm developing bunions on both feel and recovering from PF in my right foot). The large toe box is wonderful, but the zero drop requires a bit of an adjustment period. I'm a size 8.5 (and somewhat wide due to the developing bunions) ... what surprised me was the massive difference between the size 8.5 shoe and size 9 shoe in this style. The 8.5 felt extremely narrow and the 9 feels fabulous ... so much so that I double checked to make sure they were the same "FootShape" profile (Standard, vs Original or Slim). This particular shoe style doesn't have much cushion so I wouldn't want to stand in these for long periods of time, but I like the stability. They're comfortable right out of the box and my bunion doesn't ache in these shoes so that right there is a win. My "Superfeet Berry All-Purpose" insoles fit well, which surprised me as I was expecting they'd be too narrow in such a wide toe box, but thankfully I'm not feeling any rough edges. FWIT: I don't run, I hike & walk; previously, I wore La Sportive & Merrell Moab hiking shoes. I'll be interested to see how these hold up as previous reviewers state the shoes wear out quickly (I bought these on clearance). Other reviewers also complain about the shoe laces being short, but I like the fact that they stay tied. I have no need to tie a double bow and I like that I don't have to deal with ridiculously long laces. I also bought the newer version of this shoe (the Lone Peak 8): in a side-by-side comparison, the Lone Peak 8 size 8.5 felt more comfortable and seemed to have a larger toe box than the Lone Peak 7 size 8.5.