Altra Men's AL0A4VQE Lone Peak 5 Trail Running Shoe

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The fabric doesn't soak in water, so although your feet easily get wet, they dry out and the shoes didn’t gain weight throughout my wet runs. Cleaning is a breeze Ripstop nylon?? I was concerned about the breathability of these: there’s not a ton of venting holes and nylon made me think of my tent and not a breathable mesh-like upper. Standard Delivery: In the event that you are not in when our courier attempts to deliver your parcel they will try to leave it in a safe place, if this is not possible they will leave a card so you can rearrange delivery The Lone Peak 7 has gained more weight, but you don’t feel it. With a gain of 0.4oz (14g), it’s difficult to feel the weight difference, but as always, when shoes gain weight, they’re going in the wrong direction! Maybe it’s the new rubber? Or the extra glue they need for the overlays; either way, I’m not sure the weight gain is warranted with this update.

ALTRA EGO™ dual-natured midsole compound with a responsive yet soft feel for increased energy return. You may want to consider the wide fit if you’re on the edge. Most of the shoes fit well for me, except for the width toward the midfoot. I did have some slight overhang, which ended up being uncomfortable if I tied the laces too tight. I’d never run in Altras before, so the zero drop felt a little strange at first, but I did get used to it,” she added. “I’ll wear them for longer distances (upwards of 50K) or have them in a drop bag for later in an ultra race.” Dry Surface Traction

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Some prefer stitched overlays because it is tried and tested, but the Lone Peak now uses welded overlays. The Lone Peak 6 had double stitching throughout the shoe’s overlays, which may seem durable, but one big scuff can leave you with broken stitching that gradually unwinds over time. The same cannot be said for welded overlays, the seams are glued, and as long as the glue doesn’t fail (that’s the big question), these overlays won’t be moving.

Key features: Full-length stone guard, Velcro gaiter tabs, FootShape fit, MaxTrac rubber outsole, 5mm canted lugs As a result, Altra crated a waterproof version of the shoe and an incredibly popular boot, the Lone Peak Mid. Topo Ultraventure 2: These have a similar broad rounded toe box with a 5mm heel to forefoot drop. They are a snugger fit in the heel and around the midfoot. Here is our review: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/topo-athletic-ultraventure-2-review If you have never run in a zero drop shoe before, it's essential to note that using them causes more muscular strain on the calves. This process means training in the shoe for short runs and additional cross-training to prepare your body for the switch. Before buying, be sure to read up about this to ensure this type of design is what's best for your body. The heel, like the previous versions, has no plastic heel cup so it pulls in around your heel. It is very soft and moulds to the shape of your heel well, which is incredibly comfortable. Even when my Lone Peaks have worn out from a grip point of view, I’ve kept them for a comfy shoe to throw on for less serious runs. The Lone Peak 5 feels like you aren’t wearing a shoe. The upper pulls in around your midfoot but the broad rounded toe box allows your toes to be completely free to spread and wiggle.This shoe has plenty of dense rubber under foot, and a well-built, if not over-engineered upper (yes this means it could be lighter weight). I believe the midsole and outsole will go the distance. The new upper has been made a little tougher than the previous models, with the addition of drainage holes in the overlays at the toes and outside of the midfoot. This is to prevent water from pooling in the shoes when crossing rivers or splashing through puddles. Because of this, I would choose the wide in the future, and I wouldn’t consider my foot overly wide, just average, but bare in mind I’m a barefoot runner used to wider fitting shoes. It’s not really an ideal walking shoe in my opinion, if you plan to hike or trail walk, I’d suggest something with a bit more drop. Stiff and durable