How to Choose Hiking Boots

Go from trail to town in the women's Altra Lone Peak Hiker 2 hiking boots. Redesigned with versatility in mind, they offer ample breathing room, a lighter feel and plenty of grip.
Imported.
View the Altra Lone Peak Product LineView all Altra Women's Day Hiking BootsBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Suede |
Lining | Nylon |
Midsole | Altra EGO |
Outsole | MaxTrac |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.2 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11..5 | 12 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
EU | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 |
Altra’s unique FootShape™ toe box and zero to low shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on. When fitting, be sure to allow a full thumb’s width in front of your toes. If your feet are used to cramped toe boxes, Altra shoes may feel a little big at first. Give your toes some time to get used to the newfound wiggle room.
Altra offers a range of FootShape fits:
Original Fit: The fit that started it all, Original is the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra.
Standard Fit: The most common fit from Altra is right in the middle of Original and Slim.
Slim Fit: The slimmest-fitting Altra option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
IS THIS SHOE TRUE TO SIZE? The product Features above will provide a suggestion if Altra advises you to size up or down in this particular shoe. If no such note exists, please order your regular size.
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Listen, I LOVE Altra boots and shoes. They are my go-to because of their wide toe base. I always am able to order my exact size and they fit perfectly. Except for these... I ordered my normal size 11, and when they arrived I was so excited because they seem a bit more sturdy (which has always been my one downside when it comes to Altra's) and look great. But the minute I put them on I was definitely disappointed. My toes were soooo cramped up against the tip of the boots. I checked to make sure I was sent the correct size (I was). I thought it might be the socks I had on (a thicker pair since we are in the winter here in WV), but even with socks that were thinner my poor toes were still super cramped. I really do wish these had fit because they look like they would be great hiking boots. I still want to give at least 3 stars because they are definitely good quality and have the potential to be great hiking boots. It just sucks because the largest size they have in these is what I am supposed to wear, so I cannot exchange them unfortunately. However, make sure you size UP at least 1 size if you are going to buy them. They definitely run small and are not sized like the other Altra's that I own.
These boots are a game changer for me. This is my first pair of dedicated hiking boots, to be honest, but I feel like I made a great decision when purchasing these. The boots I had before were more of a designer brand of their version of a hiker... looks good on your feet, feel great, but not designed for actual hiking. The moment I put these boots on they felt different, not like any other shoe I've ever worn. It cups and cushions your heel perfectly. Like you're walking on a cloud. I have very high arches, so much that only my heel and toe pad touch when I make a foot print. The arch support in these boots are amazing. I also have bunions on both sides of my feet and these boots do not hurt them at all. The wide toe box is fantastic. My feet have the room to move without being restricted when bouldering and such. I don't fear slipping while bouldering anymore because the tread is so 'sticky'. I feel like a mountain goat who can go wherever I want to go without fearing slipping and falling. I've climbed up to some crazy steep rock structures that I couldn't do before. The ankle support on the back of the shoe feels like it ever-so-gently pinches my achilles tendon to keep it in place and has never caused a blister, it's very comfortable. I also love the fact that it has low to no rise in the heel. I can also feel the ground under my feet without it hurting my feet when walking over rocks and gravel. This is a must for me. I've tried hard soled hiking boots, but had to return them because they made me walk funny, in turn creating hip pain and causing me to roll my ankles. These shoes move with you and they are so light. I have also hiked through snow and my feet never got wet. I highly recommend these boots!! Also, I tried a size 8.5 (my normal size) but had to go up a full size to 9.5. Absolutely no complaints! I will be a forever customer of Altra's!
These seem like great boots in other ways, but they are seriously small! I read the reviews here and sized up, but not enough I guess. I wear a 9/9.5 and ordered a 10 and my toes hit the shoe when I walk. Otherwise they're very comfortable.