Altra Lone Peak 5 Review Analysis (2021)
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The Altra Lone Peak 5 is a sturdy zero drop trail shoe that offers grip and protection.
The Consensus
Technologies
Outsole
- MaxTrac: adherent and sturdy featuring claw-like lugs to face harsh trail surfaces.
Midsole
- The EGO midsole gives flexible, resilient and lightweight cushioning that smoothly absorbs shocks.
- StoneGuard: a TPU rockplate located in the midsole under the foam to protect the foot from dangerous stones.
- The 5 mm sockliner molds to the anatomy of the foot and adds cushioning to the shoe.
Upper
- The Altra Lone Peak 5’s upper is an engineered mesh that comfortably and securely locks in the foot in the shoe while letting the foot breathe.
Facts
Technical Specs
| Terrain | Trail |
| Pronation type | Neutral |
| Drop | 0 mm |
| Heel stack height | 26 mm |
| Forefoot stack height | 26 mm |
| Features | Rock plate, Zero drop |
| Weight (men) | 295 g/10.4 oz |
| Weight (women) | 269 g/9.5 oz |
| Release year | 2021 |
Cushioning
| Softness (1-5) | 3 – Moderate |
| Bounce (1-5) | 3 – Moderate |
Technologies
| Outsole | MaxTrac |
| Midsole | EGO, StoneGuard, 5 mm sockliner |
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
Use
| Speed | Moderate |
| Distance | Short, mid, long, ultramarathon |
| Workout | Daily runs |
Reference: Altra Running’s official site
Comparisons – Altra Lone Peak 5 vs.:
Altra Superior 4.5
Despite its name, the Superior is a lightweight shoe with less cushioning (19 mm stack height compared to 25 mm for the Lone Peak). Therefore, the ground feeling is better, but the protection is not as advanced as on the Lone Peak.
Altra Timp 2
The Timp is lighter while offering more cushioning (29 mm against 25 mm for the LP) but less springy. It fits narrower (which is not hard given the loose fit of the Lone Peak). Also, some trailers note that the upper of the Timp is fragile and rips easily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Runners who have tried it indicate that it fits a bit large. Therefore, it’s recommended that you choose a size or half size down from your usual size. A visit to the store seems necessary, unfortunately.
Yes, this model is suitable regardless of your weight. Indeed, The Altra Lone Peak 5 has a 25 mm heel height, which is enough to support most people, so you can run with it regardless of how much you weigh.
This Altra trail running shoe is versatile enough to suit different types of workouts and distances. So you can wear it on your daily runs. As for ultramarathon, it’s a shoe that you’ll find a lot at ultra races. Its level of grip and protection is good enough for it. However, the lockdown is tricky, which can cause problems: issues like that tend to be magnified during such challenging races!
