Altra Lone Peak
Every version of the Lone Peak we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Lone Peak rates above 10% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Lone Peak 9 In stock | 2025 | 10.3 oz | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 79 | +2 | 3 | $101 |
| Altra Lone Peak 8 | 2024 | 9.9 oz | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 76 | -7 | 4 | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 7 | 2023 | 10.1 oz | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 84 | +5 | 11 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 6 | 2022 | 9.6 oz | 26/26mm stack · zero-drop | 78 | +4 | 1 | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 5 | 2021 | 10.1 oz | — | 75 | +7 | — | — |
| Altra Lone Peak 4.5 | 2019 | — | — | 68 | -6 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 4.0 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | — | 74 | +10 | 6 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 3.0 | 2017 | 9.9 oz | — | 65 | +1 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 3.5 | 2017 | 9.7 oz | — | 64 | -3 | 2 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 2.5 | 2016 | 10.6 oz (men's) | — | 67 | +1 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 2.0 | 2015 | 11.4 oz (men's) | 20/20mm stack · zero-drop | 66 | -2 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Altra Lone Peak 1.5 | 2014 | — | — | 68 | — | 2 | — |
12 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Altra
Lone Peak 979 79 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 72
v9 (2025) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.3 oz · 25mm stack · zero-drop
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Durability 70$101 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall79Comfort82Value75Durability70Appearance67Cushioning57Confidence72Buy it now
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Pros
It costs much less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
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Altra
Lone Peak 876 76 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 79
v8 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 25mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers like the wide toe box and the zero-drop, natural-feeling ride.
Durability 73Overall76Comfort76Durability73Appearance71Value69Cushioning54Confidence79Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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 784 84 Good Good Good 16 reviews Confidence 86
v7 (2023) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 25mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers say the wide toe box keeps toes comfortable on trails.
Durability 78MSRP $150
Overall84Comfort82Durability78Appearance76Value74Cushioning62Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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 for 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 678 78 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 73
v6 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 26mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers rate comfort highly, including over 50k and 50-mile ultras.
Durability 72Overall78Comfort84Value75Appearance75Durability72Cushioning63Confidence73Buy 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 575 75 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 71
v5 (2021) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.1 oz
Overall75Confidence71Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Altra
Lone Peak 4.568 68 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 74
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it fits like a glove, and is a fan of the wide toe box.
Durability 63MSRP $120
Overall68Comfort78Appearance67Durability63Value62Cushioning51Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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 4.074 74 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 84
v4 (2018) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.6 oz
Three reviewers praise the roomy toe box on trails.
Durability 72MSRP $120
Overall74Comfort86Durability72Appearance71Value68Cushioning58Confidence84Buy 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 3.065 65 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 69
v3 (2017) · Trail shoe · 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 72MSRP $120
Overall65Comfort82Durability72Value69Appearance69Cushioning58Confidence69Buy 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 3.564 64 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 68
2017 · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.7 oz
One reviewer at about 260 miles reports very little wear.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall64Comfort71Durability71Appearance67Value62Cushioning54Confidence68Buy 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 for 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 2.567 67 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 53
2016 · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.6 oz (men's)
It scores 80 against 74 for the Lone Peak 2.0.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall67Comfort83Appearance72Value71Durability71Cushioning58Confidence53Buy 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 2.066 66 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 74
v2 (2015) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 20mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers value the wide toe box and the zero-drop platform.
Durability 67MSRP $120
Overall66Comfort80Appearance70Value69Durability67Cushioning57Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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 for sale.
At 11.4 oz it is well above the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
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Altra
Lone Peak 1.568 68 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 61
2014 · Trail shoe · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, one naming the wide toe box on a podiatrist's advice.
Durability 71Overall68Comfort82Durability71Appearance69Value65Cushioning57Confidence61Buy 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.