ALTRA Women's Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoe

I needed a shoe that I could wear out and about and also could go into the woods and hike a nice trail. I'm a bit of an overpacker, so having a shoe that would serve multiple purposes for me really helps reduce what I'm carrying. I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this shoe, and overall, it was rated quite well. My expectations were fairly high, and this shoe truly knocked it out of the park. First, they're incredibly lightweight, which is important for both usage and packing. They're attractive looking and match most casual outfits. I wear a size 8, and ordered a size 8. Perfect fit. The toe box is spacious and the shoe fits perfectly. The light grey is a nice, simple look, but I do worry about how easy they'll be to clean. They've been pretty good at fending off dirt, even as I tromped through the woods after a rain. I need ankle support on most hikes, so I likely won't wear these on my longer or more difficult hikes, but for an easy hike, I'll definitely choose them. Don't get me wrong, if I didn't need ankle support, I'd wear them for all hikes, but I'm far too clumsy not to have mid-height boots at the least. The tread is impressive, and I definitely believe they'll be great for any type of walking I choose to wear them for. I have flat feet, so I sometimes struggle with shoes, but these are the right amount of support. My feet haven't hurt once since wearing them. I've even started using them on my walking pad at home. They aren't waterproof, so I'll have to keep that in mind for rainy days. But if you're looking for a light-weight trail running shoe, this could be a great choice for you!

I never knew how much I needed a wide toe box in my shoes until I started wearing the Altra Lone Peaks. Now, I can’t find true comfort in any other shoe! I’ve tried wide shoes in the past. In fact, my hiking boots are wide. But the problem with wide shoes is that the whole shoe is wider than regular shoes, not just the toe box. But my foot is only wide around the ball of my foot. My mid-foot and heel areas are not wide. So wide shoes always feel big on me. I never realized how much regular shoes squeeze the ball of my foot, and become uncomfortable after a while. Now I notice it in every shoe. These shoes are not like typical wide shoes, as these are only wide in the toe box. I guess, according to shoe manufacturers, I’m abnormal, since no one else makes shoes with such a wide toe box. Even other styles of Altra do not compare to the Lone Peaks, which have Altra’s widest toe box. The Lone Peaks are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever put on my feet, not only for the ball area of my foot, but I also love having plenty of room for my toes to spread out while hiking. I can actually feel my toes working to grip the uneven trail surface, which I wasn’t sure at first that I liked, because I actually felt like my foot muscles were getting a work-out . . . A new sensation for me. But after hiking in Lone Peaks for several years now, I absolutely love it! I feel like my feet are stronger! Who knew?! Anyway, I do have to mention that I have two pairs of the Lone Peak 6’s, and one pair of the Lone Peak 7’s. I tried on a pair of the Lone Peak 8’s, and was a little disappointed, because the sole of the shoe was not as squishy and comfortable as the 6’s and 7’s. Turns out, they added a rock plate into the soles of the 8’s, which makes them not as comfortable as the 6’s and 7’s. I don’t know why manufacturers always feel like they have to fix what isn’t broken, and in the process, they mess up a good thing. I will still probably end up buying a pair of the 8’s though, just because I love the wide toe box that much.

my kiddo turned me onto these the first 10 minutes of walking in them felt comfortable around the box toe, but I have a sciatic problem and I felt a little achy. He told me it took a minute to break them in. I followed his advice. Use them for 15 minutes on my next walk and realized I had no pain. In fact these energize me so much that if I have to go anywhere and be on my feet for a long period of time I know that actually I will be able to sail through it because for some reason it assist your walking and propels you forward the fact that your feet aren’t being squeezed, which I didn’t realize in my other shoes were so much also helped reduce my tiredness. I cannot recommend these enough. True to size.

I’ve had these Altra Trail running shoes for almost a year. In the Spring I used them hiking in Arizona and in the fall we hiked the Adirondacks, Shenandoah and The Smokies. The traction is great, they’re light, and best of all the toe is wide so I don’t have the blisters on my little toe! I sprayed the shoes with Camp Dry so they were water resistant. These are meant for trail running but they are great for light hiking when you don’t want to drag out the big heavy boots. I think they have held up well for the amount of miles on them, and I love the colors they offer. My only negative: I do think they were pricey.

I'm back with update as I replace my original pair with another of two that have been waiting in my closet, and now replacing the backup in case I ever can't get these again. Today, after loving and beating on the original pair for the 22 months, it's finally time for their retirement. The upper is still in great condition with no sign of sole separation which is usually the point of failure for other sneakers. These have even been scrubbed after hiking through creeks and mud. Ultimately the tread wore down to the point of feeling it in my performance so it's time for new ones. To date, these have carried me over probably hundreds rough, rocky miles of AZ trails. I am very impressed. Also, today while hiking I *almost* rolled my ankle but was saved. This is something I used to be prone to but realized these Lone Peak 7 sneakers seem to have helped me avoid the accident in general, as it's been a really long time since it's happened, thank goodness. Maybe it's the zero drop, low profile sole, but it's saved my ankles over the years and today included. These literally have made me safer and happier and I love them for it. Original post: Zero drop, just enough arch support so I’m not rolling my ankle, wonderfully wide toe box. My first impression when I tried on the tan ones in person was “I feel like a duck or a cabbage patch kid” but they were so comfortable and wonderful that I bought them, fell in hiking love, and since then bought two more pairs on sale here at Amazon.

I’ve been running in the Altra Lone Peak 7 trail shoes and they’ve quickly become my favorite for both short and long runs. The wide toe box is a game changer-my toes finally have room to splay naturally, which keeps my feet comfortable even after hours on the trail. The cushioning is just right: not overly plush, but supportive enough to handle rocky paths and long distances without making my feet feel tired. Traction is solid on dry and moderately technical terrain, and the shoe feels stable and secure thanks to the snug lacing system. I also love the zero-drop design, which gives a more natural feel underfoot, though it did take a little getting used to. If you’re looking for a lightweight, breathable, and durable trail runner that’s especially good for wide feet and everyday trail use, the Lone Peak 7 is a fantastic choice.

For starters, I want to say I absolutely loved my ALTRA lone peak 6s. I have fairly flat and wide feet due to running around barefoot as a kid (it was the 90s and outside was the place to be) and the arch support and wide toe box were perfect. Before buying them, I was wearing Hoka Cliftons which resulted in a very painful tailor's bunion. So I switched to the 6 and have never had any issues with my feet. Fast forward 2 years after hiking miles and miles through the TN mountains and loving them so much that I wore them everyday, I decided it was time for another pair. Saying that, they held up beautifully, I just wore the padding inside down. When I looked up the 6s again, I found they had went up majorly in price or were out of stock since they were the older "model". I tried to venture out to other brands, and every time I tried a pair, I was disappointed---none of them were as comfortable. It was also incredibly hard to part ways with these shoes (dramatic, I know). I decided to stop being stubborn and order the newer model, these, the 7s. I went back and forth for awhile because of the reviews and I couldn't decide on a color. I wasn't a fan of any of the colors but I ultimately went with the tan and light blue ones, they are pretty. Upon receiving the shoes and trying them on, I was ecstatic. They felt as comfortable as the 6s that I cherished. Those of you who are hikers know how important finding a pair of supportive shoes is and these are it! I still wear my 6s for nostalgic purposes and because the navy goes better with some clothes. Needless to say, I love the shoes. My only issue would be the colors, I would have liked a solid color or different shades of the same color on the shoe. However, this isn't a big deal and definitely not worth knocking off any stars since they will eventually because covered in dirt. 10/10 would recommend.

I bought these shoes for my plantar fasciitis wide-toe box of this works well for me. The first one I ordered was size 8 wide because I have a custom insert due to the leg discrepancy. It was too wide I returned it and ordered a size 8 regular. The sizing chart doesn’t have 9.5 inches so I ended up ordering 9.6 inches which is size 8 in their online chart it’s a little bit long maybe the 7.5 might fit for me but I am afraid my toes might hit the toe box so I decided to keep it. My custom insole accommodate it comfortably. The only downside of these shoes is the tongue is uncomfortable and needs more cushioning, and the shoelaces are short. The last hole is not punched I don’t know if they forgot to put a hole or what? The quality seems it’s not durable for the price I paid. I have been wearing these shoes inside the house for almost two weeks I already noticed there are scratches on the front of the sticker on the toe box. The manufacturer can do better for the quality of the materials they use for these shoes.