Altra Lone Peak 9

T TrailGroove Magazine Aaron Zagrodnick · reviewer

With my previous Lone Peaks worn down and thinking I might perhaps just be picking up another incremental update with the 9+ – in fact I wasn’t sure if I should pay the premium price over the normal 9, non-plus version – after just a first hike with the 9+ it becomes apparent that this is the biggest and best change to the Lone Peak line since the start.

S Sons of Sever Sons of Sever · 8.7K subscribers · May 2025

So, it's truer to their original shoe that they came out with, the original Lone Peak, and I really like that about it. So, I ran a full trail marathon with the Lone Peak 6. And I got a blister on the outside of my big toe on my right foot. This massive, massive blister. It was disgusting. And then I ran a half trail marathon with the seven.

R RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews Gonçalo Marta, Ph.D Biomechanics · reviewer · Apr 2026

The Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid is a niche boot that promotes a more natural, grounded hiking experience with a minimal (almost) zero-drop offset. However, our lab tests showed that its ride is not as raw as it may seem, considering the boot's adequate impact protection, rock plate, aggressive lugs, and overall supportive build.

G Gadget Jungle Pro Gadget Jungle Pro · 5.8K subscribers · Dec 2025

Overall, the Ultralone Peak 9 waterproof low hiking shoe is a solid choice for hikers who prioritize comfort and protection. The stone guard insert, footshaped fit, and ego midsole foam work together to create a shoe that can handle a variety of trail conditions. It's a reliable and comfortable option for any outdoor adventure.

T Treeline Review Maggie Nichols · reviewer · Apr 2026

If you are running or hiking in wet conditions frequently but want more breathability, we’d suggest this shoe. It has the same Vibram outsole and performs just as well as the 9+ GTX in terms of traction. It’s also a bit stiffer than the Lone Peak 9 with MaxTrac outsole, which makes it better suited for rockier environments.

R Ridge & River Ridge & River · 4.3K subscribers · May 2025

I have put thousands of miles onto my Lone Peak over the last decade and it is the shoe I will continue to wear on all of my backpacking trips. What's up trail fam? Today we're talking about the brand new Altra Lone Peak 9. Uh you can see a lot of shoes here on the table.

M Mountaineerjourney.com Tyler · reviewer · Dec 2025

After extensive testing on various trail conditions, the Altra Lone Peak 9+ emerges as the better overall trail shoe for most runners and hikers. Its balanced approach to cushioning, lighter weight, better breathability, and superior versatility make it the more practical choice for the majority of trail users.

R Ridge & River Ridge & River · 4.3K subscribers · Mar 2026

If you're somebody who's been a fan of the Lone Peak for years, but you have some gripes with what the way that it feels under your foot, you know, the way that the rubber sole meets against the ground and the way it wears, this is the shoe that fixes all of that. So, the Lone Peak 9 is not really trying to reinvent anything when it comes to the Lone Peak series.

S Sectionhiker Article

The Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid is a thoughtfully designed hybrid — it blends the comfort and agility of a trail runner with practical waterproof protection and a bit of ankle coverage. It’s an excellent choice for wet-weather trail miles and hikers who prefer a zero-drop fit with a large toe box.

T Travels With Tony Travels With Tony · 2.5K subscribers · Feb 2026

I went to a store then and looked at the Lone Peak 9 Plus, and I liked them so much, but I wasn't sure. So, I went back home and actually found them online a lot cheaper. So, I bought them. And here's the box. I got the Lone Peak 9 Pluses. Bought them and said, "Here we go. Let's give these a try. Out they come." And at the store they were this beautiful black and orange.

R REI Article

Upgrade to the 9+ if you're an ambitious trail runner, navigating rough and tough, slippery and slide-y rock. For your more typical runs and hikes, the 9 should do just fine. Buy the Lone Peak 9 + women's version and men's version . Buy the Lone Peak 9 women's version and men's version .

R Run and Become Run and Become · 2.1K subscribers · Dec 2025

So, a great proper trail shoe.

C Canadian Running Magazine Keeley Milne · reviewer · Feb 2026

On wet trails this winter, I noticed water stayed out even when I ran through miles of wet snow. As expected, the breathability isn’t as good as a non-waterproof mesh, but on a wet day on the trails, I would opt for the slight loss in breathability to keep my feet dry and comfortable.

C Carnivore Expeditions Carnivore Expeditions · 1.3K subscribers · Mar 2025

Your toes are never cramped. Also, true to Altra, these shoes have this 0 mm drop from heel to toe. So they're flat shoes. Makes it very natural for walking. The nine pluses have the Vibram soles. You can see there's a Vibram logo here on the heel, and there's also another Vibram logo here on the soles.

T The Trek Colleen Goldhorn · reviewer · Oct 2025

I ’m not exaggerating when I say that my backpacking and hiking experience changed forever when I discovered Altra Lone Peaks. The spacious toe box, the slipper-like feel, and — of course — the iconic zero drop design have kept me comfortable on trail since 2018.

C Carnivore Expeditions Carnivore Expeditions · 1.3K subscribers · Jun 2026

These shoes are still really comfortable. Regarding the grippiness of the Vibram soles, I found them to be very good. I have used these with multiple creek crossings where I had to go across a log or jump from rock to rock to get from one side to the other, and I found them to be very good. Of course, the regular Altras are good as well. Folks, this is not any kind of a paid review.

R Run Oregon Drew Roberts · reviewer · Jan 2026

I loved the color, I loved how the MaxTrac outsole really grabbed the rocks, and I really loved how my feet felt in an Altra shoe. I hammered those shoes on the lava rock of Central Oregon until they fell apart with over 700 miles on them.

F Freedom on the Trail Freedom on the Trail · 1.3K subscribers · Apr 2025

So, I feel like I've got a pretty good feeling for them. a lot of training hikes and some couple really big um hikes that had a lot of really rough uh environment. So, let me tell you what I've liked about these shoes. Um first of all, u the you know it it's the Vibram soul as I as I already mentioned.

W Weartested Article · Feb 2026

In terms of traction, the outsole is the make-or-break component, and the Lone Peak 9+ GTX doesn’t disappoint. It boasts the revered Vibram® Megagrip outsole, a name synonymous with unparalleled grip in the outdoor world.

The lone peak 9 are amazing. It’s so refreshing to let the toes breath, not to mention how comfy they are. But I’m excited to see what anticipated lone peak 10s are going to be like. I hear they’re coming next month!

T The Trek Sponsored Post · reviewer · Jun 2026

T he Altra Lone Peak is, without a doubt, one of the most popular shoes on America’s long trails — indeed, it was the most-used shoe on the Appalachian Trail in 2025, according to The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey.

It seems like I’m leaning towards the one with Gore Tex. Will give them a go tomorrow! Adding Merino wool socks as well. My Camino Frances is in September so I have time. Buen Camino!

I Ink and Shutter Nikki Emord · reviewer · Oct 2025

This was probably the most noticeable difference right off the bat is how light the Altra’s are no heavy ankle weights means no unnecessarily expended energy.

B Believe in the Run Article · Feb 2026

It’s consistent, relatively inexpensive, and you know what you are getting. I have some friends who only use the Lone Peak! It’s all they ever run in.

S Scheels Article

The Lone Peak never fails. Each new iteration improves upon the last. I'm very happy with the nice wide toe. The outsole is very grippy!

F Fleet Feet Mandy Wahl · reviewer · Apr 2020

The Lone Peak 9 is a trail running legend—zero drop, a wide toe box and built tough to take on technical terrain.

I iRunFar Bryon Powell · reviewer · Aug 2026

Overall, the Lone Peak 9 is a nimble, responsive, and yet remarkably comfortable ride with excellent ground feel.

T Thegreatoutdoorsmag Article

After initial acclimatisation, Peter Macfarlane awards the Altra Lone Peak 9+ shoes his Best in Test.

G GearLab Chris Maxcer · reviewer · May 2026

If you're after a zero-drop hiker with room for your toes to wiggle, this is the shoe to try

C Climbingindoors Kamdyn · reviewer · Nov 2025

These things are practically perfect in every way!

C CleverHiker Heather Anderson · reviewer · Sept 2025

While some wider shoes can feel bulky, the Lone Peak 9+ feels reasonably agile on moderate trails, though narrow trails and technical spots were harder to navigate. We felt less secure on tight turns because of the extra room in the toe box. This added lateral movement in the toe box repeatedly made us feel unstable in the forefoot, especially during quick turns or rocky sections.

M Metro On The Move Metro On The Move · 13.3K subscribers · Nov 2025

I think this was a manufacturer's defect because on both sides, you can see how this footbox area, this this toe area came undone. Not on one shoe, but both. I mean, as you can see, was really starting to come up.

P Packstack Article

At 25 mm stack, this is not a maximalist shoe, and Switchback Travel’s reviewer put it plainly: when they first started wearing the Lone Peak, the mid-height cushion felt more than adequate, but after testing shoes like the Hoka Speedgoat 7 with a 37mm heel stack, 25 doesn’t have the same cushioned feeling it used to .

D Dakota Coburn Dakota Coburn · 4.1K subscribers · Jun 2025

I don't recommend them. I'm just going to leave it at that. It's a weird shoe that's you have to have a very specific foot for it. And I don't think it's for most people just because I have a very weird foot and it suits me, but I don't understand how it suits a lot of other people. So, just to talk about the Ultras and kind of some of the really weird things about them.

I found the brand new LP9+W to be somewhat clunky due to its stiffness, yet it felt reasonably comfortable. Now, after 25 miles of use, that stiffness has lessened somewhat resulting in a smoother ride, plus I am getting used to the more aggressive traction.

A AdventureColorado AdventureColorado · 4.1K subscribers · Dec 2025

I generally have to size up about a half size to make it more comfortable. I noticed this fit really well. It is a fairly stiff shoe, especially to um to start with the Vibram soles. I noticed it pretty quickly. Felt a lot more comfortable after the first run or two. being a Goreex shoe, like I said, I didn't really get to try it on real wet conditions. But one thing I did appreciate is I was doin

B Better Trail Multiple Authors Jonas · reviewer · Mar 2026

It’s far better suited to hiking than to fast or technical running, but if fit is your top priority and nothing else seems to work, it remains a reliable fallback.

W Whiskey Wanderer Whiskey Wanderer · 192 subscribers · Dec 2025

So on a really long hike, you know, 20 plus miles, um I think the Temp 5s would be a little bit more comfortable, but on a more technical hike, I think the Long Peaks are where you're going to want to go. As far as the upper part, um to me, this one, the Lone Peak 9 is a little bit lower cut than the Temp. The Temp sits a little bit higher on the ankle.

M Mountaineerjourney.com Tyler · reviewer · May 2025

The welded overlays do cause some durability concerns, however we haven’t noted any delamination after 75 miles of testing. Overall, we rated the 9+ an 8.2/10.

T Train Like Hill Train Like Hill · 75 subscribers · Apr 2025

It's still scratch resistant, but it's not going to be quite as durable as that TPU. Now, with the upper, there's a second layer of mesh underneath the top side, whereas we don't have that. And so, what that's going to change is the breathability and the warmth. So, a lot softer on the Lone Peak 9 Plus, but a lot more breathable on the Lone Peak 8. One of the big updates we have is a gator hook.

S Switchback Travel Maggie Slepian · reviewer · Jun 2026

What we like: An incredibly comfortable, spacious shoe for tackling long miles; more durable than the prior version.

T Treeline Review Katie Brown and Becca Downs · reviewer · Apr 2026

What we liked : Comfort, no blisters, toe box, grippy outsole

A Adventure Alan Jaeger Shaw, Alan Dixon · reviewer · Aug 2026

While moderate cushion and zero drop may have fallen somewhat out of favor, the Lone Peak 9+ are still a great choice, now with better traction than ever thanks to Vibram rubber (as indicated by its namesake +). The wide toe box is desirable after long days and with swollen feet.

T Travels With Tony Travels With Tony · 2.5K subscribers · Apr 2026

We are out on the trail testing the Altra Lone Peak 9 Plus today. Had them for about oh, 6 weeks or so. You can see my video about um comparing them to the Olympus 6s, but today I'm here just outside Valencia in Spain at a really cool hiking trail of the red rocks of El Garbi. El Garbi goes up to about 2,000 ft.

F Freedom on the Trail Freedom on the Trail · 1.3K subscribers · Jan 2026

Uh, this is my end of life review of the Ultral Lone Peak 9+. I've got just over 800 kilometers on them or just over 500 miles, which they say they whoever they is um say that's about the end of life for a pair of of trail runners. And so I'm I'm there. So I thought I'd give an update. The last update I gave of this was that about I had 270 kilometers on the shoes.