Altra Lone Peak
Every version of the Lone Peak we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Lone Peak scores above 59% of the lines we track.
Altra Lone Peak vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Lone Peak in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Lone Peak, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Lone Peak 9 In stock | 2025 | 9.1 oz (men's) | 25/25mm · 0mm drop | 82 | 0 | 3 | $145 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 8 | 2024 | 10.0 oz | 25/25mm | 82 | -11 | 4 | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 7 | 2023 | 10.1 oz | 25/25mm | 93 | +14 | 11 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 6 | 2022 | 9.0 oz | 26/26mm | 79 | +10 | 1 | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 5 | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 5.0 | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 4.5 | 2019 | — | — | 69 | -17 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 4.0 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | — | 87 | +14 | 6 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 3.0 | 2017 | 9.9 oz | — | 73 | +5 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 3.5 | 2017 | 9.7 oz | — | 68 | -11 | 2 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 2.5 | 2016 | 10.6 oz (men's) | — | 79 | +6 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 2.0 | 2015 | 11.4 oz (men's) | 20/20mm | 74 | -7 | 3 | $1 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 1.5 | 2014 | — | — | 81 | — | 2 | — |
13 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Altra
Lone Peak 982 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 70/100
v9 (2025) · Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
Durability 73Overall82Comfort91Value77Durability73Appearance69Cushioning62Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the wide toe box.
One reviewer names the grip, the cushioning and how long it lasts.
Zero drop at 9.1 oz, and one reviewer calls it very stable.
Cons
One of four reviewers so far has ripped holes in the upper sooner than expected.
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Altra
Lone Peak 882 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 61/100
v8 (2024) · Trail · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 25mm stack
Reviewers like the wide toe box and the zero-drop, natural-feeling ride.
Durability 76Overall82Comfort82Durability76Appearance74Value65Cushioning54Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers like the wide toe box and the zero-drop, natural-feeling ride.
Reviewers praise the grippy full-rubber outsole on trails.
Cons
Two reviewers report the upper peeling or falling apart, one of them quickly.
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.8 out of 5.
Scores across the Lone Peak line have ranged from 68 to 94.
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Altra
Lone Peak 793 Excellent Excellent · 16 reviews · Confidence 88/100
v7 (2023) · Trail · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 25mm stack
Reviewers say the wide toe box keeps toes comfortable on trails.
Durability 86MSRP $150
Overall93Comfort91Durability86Appearance82Value76Cushioning70Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers say the wide toe box keeps toes comfortable on trails.
Two reviewers find the upper more secure and structured than on the Lone Peak 6, which scores 79 on four reviews.
Reviewers report good grip and rock protection on gravel and dirt trails.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.3 out of 5, and one reviewer feels jagged rocks through a minimal heel and midfoot.
It lists at $150, below the $170 median for trail shoes on sale, though one reviewer thinks the cheaper Altra Superior does the same job.
One reviewer reports excessive heel lug wear and inconsistent sizing between pairs.
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Altra
Lone Peak 679 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 51/100
v6 (2022) · Trail · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 26mm stack
Reviewers rate comfort highly, including over 50k and 50-mile ultras.
Durability 72Overall79Comfort93Appearance77Value76Durability72Cushioning67Confidence51Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate comfort highly, including over 50k and 50-mile ultras.
At 9.0 oz on a 26mm heel stack.
It scores 79 against 70 for the Lone Peak 4.5.
Cons
The Lone Peak 7 after it scores 94 on sixteen reviews.
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Altra
Lone Peak 4.569 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 35/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it fits like a glove, and is a fan of the wide toe box.
Durability 58MSRP $120
Overall69Comfort86Appearance69Value58Durability58Cushioning50Confidence35Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it fits like a glove, and is a fan of the wide toe box.
That reviewer says the lugs grip well in muddy, wet conditions.
Cons
That reviewer wishes for more cushioning.
The same reviewer, an Altra user of five or six years, says the uppers always seem to tear.
The Lone Peak 4.0 before it scores 88 on six reviews.
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Altra
Lone Peak 4.087 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 64/100
v4 (2018) · Trail · Neutral · 9.6 oz
Three reviewers praise the roomy toe box on trails.
Durability 75MSRP $120
Overall87Comfort95Durability75Appearance73Value65Cushioning63Confidence64Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers praise the roomy toe box on trails.
One reviewer finds it comfortable straight out of the box.
The Lone Peak 3.5 before it scores 68 on two reviews.
Cons
Three reviewers question durability, one reporting the toe caps peeling at 200 miles and the cushioning flattened by 500.
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Altra
Lone Peak 3.073 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
v3 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.9 oz
The one reviewer so far praises the expansive toe box for long hours on trail and road, and says it breathes well.
Durability 75MSRP $120
Overall73Comfort91Durability75Appearance70Value68Cushioning63Confidence46Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far praises the expansive toe box for long hours on trail and road, and says it breathes well.
Cons
Value and appearance each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, the only marks below 5.
The Lone Peak 7 scores 94 on sixteen reviews against its 71.
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Altra
Lone Peak 3.568 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 36/100
2017 · Trail · Neutral · 9.7 oz
One reviewer at about 260 miles reports very little wear.
Durability 73MSRP $120
Overall68Comfort73Durability73Appearance68Value56Cushioning54Confidence36Buy it now
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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.
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Altra
Lone Peak 2.579 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
2016 · Trail · Neutral · 10.6 oz (men's)
It scores 80 against 74 for the Lone Peak 2.0.
Durability 73MSRP $120
Overall79Comfort91Appearance74Durability73Value71Cushioning61Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
It scores 80 against 74 for the Lone Peak 2.0.
The one reviewer so far calls it a great trail shoe and a surprisingly good road shoe.
Cons
Durability draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, its only mark below 5.
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Altra
Lone Peak 2.074 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 51/100
v2 (2015) · Trail · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 20mm stack
Reviewers value the wide toe box and the zero-drop platform.
Durability 67MSRP $1
Overall74Comfort87Appearance72Durability67Value65Cushioning60Confidence51Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers value the wide toe box and the zero-drop platform.
One reviewer finds it stable on trails, quick to drain, and comfortable on technical ground over 2.5-hour runs.
Cons
The Lone Peak 1.5 before it scores 81 on two reviews.
Its 20mm heel stack is well below the 36.5mm median for trail shoes on sale.
At 11.4 oz it is well above the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
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Altra
Lone Peak 1.581 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 40/100
2014 · Trail · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one naming the wide toe box on a podiatrist's advice.
Durability 73Overall81Comfort90Durability73Appearance70Cushioning60Value59Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one naming the wide toe box on a podiatrist's advice.
Cons
The Lone Peak 7 later in the line scores 94 on sixteen reviews against its 81.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.