Altra  Lone Peak 9+ GTX Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

I have four pairs of various versions of the Altra Lone Peak, and the Lone Peak 9+ GTK is by far my favorite. The combination of waterproofing, rugged construction, and Vibram soles makes this version especially capable. I bought them specifically for two weeks of Boy Scout camp in the Adirondacks, and they got a serious workout. It was a wet, muddy August with plenty of time on trails and around camp, and they did not disappoint. My feet stayed dry, the traction was excellent, and the shoes held up extremely well throughout the trip. If you already like the Lone Peak, the 9+ feels like the version built for when the weather and terrain decide not to cooperate.

I live in Hawaii and spend several days running on volcanic ridge trails. Volcanic rock is sharp and the pumice is loose and slick. I have tried multiple trail shoes over several years and the clear winner for me is the new Lone Peak 9+ gtx. The toe box allows for my toes to be free while my heel remains locked in. I have been wearing the shoe on trail for 3 months and haven’t lost a single toenail. The GoreTex membrane breathes well and I prefer my feet to stay dry. The Vibram sole is the true game changer. The lugs are set in a contra pattern to offer exceptional grip on the way up and down. If I only had access to one shoe for all trails this would be my shoe.

Love the shoes design question durability I had issues possibly manu defect left shoe developed very noticeable squeak my opinion tread separation from sole after 15 mile hike I returned for same exact shoe I really wanna love this shoe but not so sure we will see

I've worn Keen shoes for many years because of the large toebox, but wanted something with Vibram Megagrip to prevent slipping when e.g. traveling in europe in places with cobblestones. I had a bad fall in Croatia while wearing Keen targhee shoes & decided to look for a tread / sole that would better handle slick rocks and found it in vibram megargrip. The Altra shoes are currently hitting all the points here - good toe box (perhaps overly generous), megagrip and comfortable. I'm about to go on a 7 week journey, and if my opinion changes, so will my review.

Ordered these online direct from REI -- they are really nice shoes on first inspection. This would have been my 14th pair of Altras and 10th Lone Peaks since the original yellow/gray ones from 2013... so I was excited for the Gore Tex and Vibram sole options 13 years later. Anyways for my feet, the reinforced patch on the outside of the toebox, specifically that pointy triangle of the patch (the part that says "Gore Tex" on it -- that part dug right into both of my feet on every step when the forefoot creased. Not sure if that is impacted by the manner in which the Gore-Tex creases. If you don't have that issue, these looked and felt like very nice shoes. I returned them rather than try to push thru the issue. REI was very easy to return these to.

I have the high top version of this shoe, fits to size, fairly comfortable, feet sweat to death, not real happy. Definitely would not bully again. Fairly weathproof isn’t worth frozen feet at the end of the day because there they don’t breath. Also, not rated for more than an average guy with no pack, consider them a casual boot that you wear to work and get home to sweat soaked feet.

I tried these out hiking 2 days in Big Bend National Park. The box toes & zero drop make a big difference. My feet stayed dry in a natural spring area crossing. I love wearing them as well as everyday shoes.

In other running shoes, I've been a 10. In other Altras, I'm an 11. In the gortex version of the Lone Peak 9+ gtx, an 11 was gigantic. The store employee mentioned there were size discrepancies & returns from others in the gortex version as well. 10.5 fit fine, but the 11 felt two sizes too large. Otherwise good shoe.

This is a great shoe for those who used to love the Salomon Ultra X shoe before the design was changed to incorporate the very uncomfortable elastic webbing over the tongue. The salesperson, Brandon, was super helpful and knowledgeable to help explain the benefits and changes of this shoe. He also suggested the use of locklaces to get rid of the flat laces so they would even more like the old better version of the Salomon X Ultra shoe.

Light weight, and durable. Gortex is a great addition to the Lone Peak shoe.