ALTRA LONE PEAK 5 | BEST ALL-PURPOSE TRAIL SHOE

A versatile zero-drop and wide-fit shoe that offers speed and stability on any terrain.
The Lone Peak 5 is the perfect shoe for a varied and active lifestyle; its versatility is unmatched in any other hiking shoe I’ve tried. Altra’s updates to their most popular Lone Peak series bring this shoe to a whole new level. With an added high energy return foam in the midsole, this shoe can transition from speedy pavement pounding to snowy trails. Furthermore, this midsole makes the shoe insanely comfortable, right out of the box you’ll feel like you can put in a solid day of training.

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[beachgirl]

I just wore my new altras LP5 yesterday for a hike. So comfortable right out of the box

[tullochgorum]

I used to be a Lone Peak fan till I found the Inov8 TerraUltra - now renamed to the TrailFly G 270. These are both lightly padded zero drop trail shoes, but I much prefer the grip, the fit, the midsole and the build quality of the Inov8.

[GaerHampton]

I just ordered a pair of Lone Peak 5's with my REI dividend. However, my Lone Peak 4.5's from last year are still going strong! I really fell in love with the light weight of the shoes, and how they almost felt like I was hiking in a pair of moccasins. I was really resistant to switch from backpacking in hiking boots for a long time. But then again, I was from the old school world of 40+ pack weights! Nowadays with a lightweight pack, I actually enjoy the hiking part of backpacking!

[James]

I do most of my hiking in Florida and tend to get a lot of sand in my shoes. Glad to hear that these shoes do a good job keeping it out. I've been wearing minimalist shoes lately. I love their super low weight, great feel for the trail, and ability to dry out super quick, but their constant intake of sand is rough on my feet on bigger mile days. I may have to try the Lone Peaks again. Thanks for the great review from two perspectives.

[drytool]

They need to upgrade to a Vibram sole like the King MT, which they enfuriatingly discontinued. I'm considering switching to Topo Athletic for this reason.

[TDMiller]

Hey Alan, great review. I'd love to try the LP5 when I get the chance. I've also started reviewing awesome Altra shoes. Keep up the good work!

[NancyandMako]

Hi there, I love my Altra 4.5 and just ordered the 5 . I am hiking the AT starting this February and wondered if I should get the Altra all weather waterproof 5 .. what are your thoughts!!! Hiking today in the snow my feet in the 4.5 Altras were wet and cold

[TravelTourTaste]

Hello Alan . thank you for sharing the Altra Lone Peak 5 shoe.. can i ask if it is Altra and nor Ultra ? i have been looking for some new hiking shoes so i am very grateful that you have done a review on them . Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn

[hooptroopers]

Hi, I read a review of Altra Lone Peak 6 in which you adviced sizing half a size down as you stated that updated versions of the shoe run slightly larger. It seems I should have chosen US10.5 / EU44.5 instead of US11 / EU 45 as it leaves space for a bit of wobbling. In comparison, do you know how the sizing is for the new Altra Via Olympus 2?

[neobello]

Maybe I missed you saying so but that is a LP 4.5 you are holding.

[thetrailhunter]

Thanks for the awesome video guys. Please may you advise on women's sizing? I'd like to purchase a pair for my better half, but wondering if she'll need a size up as I do for mine usually with LPs. Thank you, keep em coming! Russ

[bilaltahir]

What do you think of the altra lone peak all weather? Is it just the waterproof version of the lone peak 5?

[IsraelMagalit]

Anyone have input on how the fit of the LP5 compares with the Topo MT-3?

[laineybugger]

How is the Lone Peak different than the Timp?