Altra Lone Peak 3.5

Name: Altra Lone Peak 3.5
Brand: Altra

Trail · Neutral · 10.2 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Lone Peak 3.0 replaced it

How it ranks

The Altra Lone Peak 3.5 ranks below most trail shoes in our data. Durability and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Lone Peak product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Current estimate: Below average

68/100

Overall

Below average 68

Durability

Decent 73

Comfort

Decent 73

Appearance

Below average 68

Value

Bottom-tier 56

Cushioning

Bottom-tier 54

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

36/100

Very low 36

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 2/4

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

One reviewer at about 260 miles reports very little wear.
Both reviewers like the cushioning at first, one finding it enough to shield from rocks and roots.
It lists at $120, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale.

Cons

One reviewer found the cushioning dead before 100 miles.
One reviewer found the fit sloppy, with the foot sliding around on descents.
It is the lowest-scoring Lone Peak version on record, with the 4.0 at 88 on six reviews and the 7 at 94 on sixteen.

Lone Peak 3.5 rates 68. This shoe has very low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Altra Lone Peak

Each dot is one version of the Lone Peak, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

74 2015 73 2017 87 2018 79 2022 93 2023 82 2024 82 2025 81 2014 79 2016 68 2017 69 2019

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Lone Peak 4.5

2019 · 3 reviews

69 Below average

35 Confidence
Lone Peak 3.5 This shoe

2017 · 2 reviews

68 Below average

36 Confidence
Lone Peak 2.5

2016 · 1 review

79 Decent

26 Confidence
Lone Peak 1.5

2014 · 2 reviews

81 Good

40 Confidence
Lone Peak 9

2025 · 4 reviews

82 Good

70 Confidence
Lone Peak 8

2024 · 6 reviews

82 Good

61 Confidence
Lone Peak 7

2023 · 16 reviews

93 Excellent

88 Confidence
Lone Peak 6

2022 · 4 reviews

79 Decent

51 Confidence
Lone Peak 4.0

2018 · 6 reviews

87 Good

64 Confidence
Lone Peak 3.0

2017 · 1 review

73 Decent

46 Confidence
Lone Peak 2.0

2015 · 3 reviews

74 Decent

51 Confidence

Reader Ratings

2 ratings

5/5 0

4/5 0

3/5 2

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 10.2 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120

Runner reviews

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Lone peak - self fulfilling prophecy

3/5

Overall

Tried shoes on, felt comfortable and cushioning was really nice. Ran up a peak and back down it. That will be the lone peak that I run up in them (alright on the flats) as the shoes had a sloppy fit and downhills difficult. Very hard to lock foot down, foot sliding around in shoe. Sizing seemed slightly shirt and toes bumping into the front. So for me, these are good shoes for non-technical / non-steep trails. Cushioning was plush and enjoyed that part of it.

Hrshrs · Apr 7, 2018

30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi V2

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 3/5

Altra Lone Peak 3.5

3/5

Overall

On first runs, I loved this shoe. It gripped the trail well, the cushioning was plenty to shield from small rocks and roots and whatever else the trail was throwing at me. The fit was roomy enough (though not quite what I was hoping for). However, as time wore on, it became clear that this is not a great long-distance trail shoe. The cushioning started to feel dead before 100 miles and with it the overall sense of comfort. After pushing past the 13 mile mark on training runs, however, it became clear that this is not a shoe for trail ultras, which is why I had purchased it (and I will say that this may have to do with my weight 175 lbs). Over time (I now have about 260 miles on them), the above holds true. Aside from the lack of cushioning, they show very little wear and will make great hiking shoes in their retirement. A few other notes: They are heavy and hot. The heaviness didn't bother me, but for summer running, expect your shoes to be soaked with sweat if you live anywhere humid. Also, I know many have complained about sizing issues. Mine fit true to size, but required some fiddling with laces (and my take is that the enormous amount of padding in the heal initially pushes the foot forward in the shoe).

joshaxel · Feb 6, 2018

50 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 4