Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Low/Mid Trail Shoes

Jul 1, 2018

I already have two pairs of the mids and love them, and will likely join this drop, but be aware that although they're very comfortable and warm, and probably outstanding in snow, they are definitely not waterproof - after about and hour of heavy rain, even with waterproof gaiters covering the lace area, both of my pairs have wet through at the front from the top, rather than from the bottom. Nevertheless, I've never had a pair of boots this comfortable. I also have a pair of the mid mesh, which dry very quickly but which aren't as warm.

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Oct 1, 2018

I see the mesh mid 4.0s are up, but not the waterproof mid 4.0s. Any update on availability?

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Oct 1, 2018

helen1They are at Running Warehouse and Altrarunning.com and several other sites! It's a little confusing because we've labeled our waterproof shoes RSM (Rain Snow Mud) instead of waterproof or NeoShell. Hope that helps :)
https://www.runningwarehouse.com/searchresults.html?type=wom#search=products&type=wom&searchtext=lone%20peak&opt_page=1&opt_sort=alphaAtoZ&opt_perpage=20

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forum.thinkpads.com

Jul 1, 2018

what i need is maximum cushioning and a wide toe box so as not to annoy my hammer toes.. i just returned a pair of under armour shoes due to a too narrow toe box.. if these don't fix well and do not have sufficient cushioning can i return them..?

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Jul 5, 2018

forum.thinkpads.comIf a wider toe box is what you’re looking for you will love Altra! Our shoes are foot-shaped so no squeezing or pinching of the toes. I’d take a look at the Olympus if you’re looking for max cushion. The lone peak is our most popular shoe with a medium amount of cushion. I agree that you need to make sure the sizing is dialed before buying!

forum.thinkpads.com

Jul 5, 2018

not fair to try and not buy at a local shoe shop.. if i got that far i would just buy and have done with it.. my 18 year old asic shoes are getting long in the tooth and they and I both show it..

Motorrad

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Jul 4, 2018

Project: Create Ugliest Shoe Possible is a success.

herb1962

Jul 2, 2018

Used these on 250mile JMT hike last year. Never a blister, wide toe box is great, great cushion. And they dry quickly, kept them on for almost all river crossings. And they don't even look chewed up.

cmego5150

Jul 1, 2018

Wanted to join this drop, but sizes stopped at women's 11. I need a women's 12. Give a little love to those of us with big feet!

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Jul 1, 2018

Thewy are already fairly wide fitting so men's might not suit you. I have two pairs of mids and a low as well. I have a narrow foot and the women's are slightly wide for me, but I cinch them down and us a heel lock lacing configuration.

Jul 5, 2018

cmego5150you could always try a men’s 9.5!

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Creamytorr

Jul 5, 2018

Just a heads ups for any new Altra users these are my 6th pair of this manufacturers shoes and I swear by them having been used PCT, AT, the Te Araroa along with other thru trails they are awesome but wear out rather quickly. Robust they are not. Tallus for example shreds the uppers so take care and try to use some micro gaiters to reduce upper wear enjoy stay safe thanks altra!!!!!!!

treal512

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Jul 2, 2018

Zaymn, these white regular tops look sweet.
I just purchased the Topo Terraventures- hoping they will work out nicely for me.

octavecat

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Jul 5, 2018

treal512i have both. the topos lack the cushion these have, but the fit is better and they don't get the "altra fold" flex point in the toe box that always wears out. these also have better tread. i wish topo made a burly one like this...

treal512

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Jul 8, 2018

octavecatAhh yes, after trying on a few Altras for the first time I experienced this "altra fold." I found it to be very off-putting. Still, I may invest in some Altras in the future. My road shoes are generally more cushioned than my trail shoes, so I am encouraged by your feedback. Thank you.

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sethd513

Jul 1, 2018

How much ankle support do you really get with the mid? I’m assuming the shoe is just as flexable as the low

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Jul 2, 2018

The low is definitely more sticky than the mid.

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Jul 5, 2018

sethd513I would say a medium amount of ankle support. The goal with this shoe is to have some ankle mobility .

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rhenom

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Jul 5, 2018

So now the 3.5 is dropping and I don't know if I should get this one or that one, @AltraRunner what say you?

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rhenom

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Jul 5, 2018

It is interesting that the 3.5 is obviously newer, yet at the same time less expensive than the 3.0, I'm not 100% clear on if they are supposed to be "better" or not. Clearly one of the main differences is that they have mesh tops as opposed to the water resistant tops of the 3.0 NeoShell, other than that I'm not super clear on what the differences are.

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