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Lone Peak 4.0

Lone Peak 4.0
Trail · Neutral
Very good (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (83/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 69% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (83/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Exceptional (95/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (76/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 50% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Average (68/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Average (67/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 25% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

67%

4/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 69% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Trail Shoes

Scores better than 72% of 399 trail shoes.

72%

Lone Peak Family

Scores better than 67% of 10 lone peak family.

67%

Altra

Scores better than 62% of 132 Altra shoes.

62%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Lone Peak 3.5.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0
Altra Lone Peak 9
HOKA Speedgoat 6
Lone Peak 4.0
Lone Peak 9
Speedgoat 6
Current shoe
Best comfort
Newest
Lightest / Lowest price / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
25/25mm
37/32mm
Drop
—
mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$140
$155
Best price
—
$139.99
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Above average (69%)
Below average (36%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (93%) Best comfort
Very good (81%)
Very good (86%)
Cushioning
Below average (29%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (57%)
Average (54%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (50%)
Below average (30%)
Good (76%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (25%)
Average (44%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Exceptional shoe for hiking/trail running

Anonymous runner · May 6, 2020

4/5

Overall

I've logged 500 miles in these shoes on exceptionally rugged/rocky trails. The toe caps started peeling off at 200 or so miles, but it did not end up being a problem and they only very recently started to develop holes on the inside toe box. I like to rotate through shoes and wore these mostly every other day, and I did notice a definite drop in cushioning when I did not give them a chance to rebound. I should be able to get another 200 or so miles out of them of hiking and light hill work, but they are too flattened to be my go-to shoe. Love the Altra zero-drop! I naturally and comfortably forefoot strike in these shoes, while with previous shoes I naturally have a mid- to heel-strike
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

The Altra Review

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

Super reliable and comfortable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Flat Bois

Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019

4/5

Overall

So far the lone peaks have been an absolute pleasure to run in. The large toe box has been a game changer it terms of comfort. I do wish the ride was more responsive and the cushioning was more durable.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

The Lone Peak line are my favorite ever trail shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 19, 2019

5/5

Overall

For a person like me with a wide forefoot/toebox, Altras have been a godsend. The Long Peak shoes, in particular, are extremely comfortable right out of the box and have my preferred balance of tread, cushion, and ground feel. I'd recommend them for trail runs longer than 8mi, but they're light enough that shorter they're decent as well. They hold up well over time, and their tread is great for everything up to extremely rocky/icy in which you might want something more specialized. I would not say Altra has the most aesthetic shoes, especially their trail models, but they've gotten better and they're not loud or offensive. Overall any versions of the Lone Peaks have been fantastic shoes I'd highly recommend (and I've owned the 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4s).
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Jumping on the zero drop bandwagon

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

4/5

Overall

Altra shoes are a great leap forward for humankind, but their durability is questionable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5