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Altra Lone Peak

Altra's signature trail shoe: a 0 mm drop, the wide Original FootShape forefoot and a Vibram Megagrip outsole on the 9+. For ultras and long-distance hiking — for men and women.
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    Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX Women's Trail Running Shoes

    $21995 CAD
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  • New arrival

    Altra

    Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX Men's Trail Running Shoes

    $21995 CAD
    In stock

The Altra Lone Peak is Altra's signature trail shoe, and the one that put the brand on the map with ultra runners and long-distance hikers.

Zero drop and a wide forefoot

Two things define the Lone Peak. First the 0 mm drop: heel and forefoot sit at the same height, which keeps the foot flat and lets the stride work naturally. Then the Original FootShape platform, the widest Altra makes, which lets the toes spread — an advantage that becomes decisive after four or five hours on trail, once the foot swells.

The versions

  • The Lone Peak 9 runs a MaxTrac outsole.
  • The Lone Peak 9+ moves to Vibram Megagrip — that is what the plus sign means, and it changes everything on wet rock.
  • The GTX version adds a GORE-TEX membrane, making it one of the few winter-ready zero-drop options.

Who is the Lone Peak for?

  • Ultras and long trail outings, where toe room genuinely matters.
  • Fast hiking and long-distance hiking: it is a fastpacking classic.
  • Runners already used to zero drop, or ready to make the transition.
  • Wide feet that feel cramped in conventional trail shoes.

Going zero drop: read this before buying

Zero drop is not a fashion, it is a change in loading. Without a raised heel, your calves and Achilles take on more with every stride. The transition happens over several weeks, alternating with your usual pair. And winter is not the season to start: cold and slippery surfaces already add their share of strain.

Lone Peak or Experience Wild?

The Altra Experience Wild keeps the wide forefoot but comes back up to a 4 mm drop. It is the way in if zero drop feels intimidating. The Lone Peak stays the pure model, the one for the regulars.

Try it on in store

The FootShape last is like nothing else: some feet feel at home immediately, others do not. Come try it near Québec City.

See also our trail running shoes for men and women, or the full Altra collection.

Frequently asked questions

What does the plus sign mean on the Lone Peak 9+?
It marks the Vibram Megagrip outsole. The standard Lone Peak 9 uses a MaxTrac outsole; the 9+ moves to Vibram, noticeably grippier on wet rock.
Is the Lone Peak good for hiking?
Yes, it is one of its most common uses, especially for long-distance hiking and fastpacking: the wide forefoot leaves room for the toes over many hours on foot.
Do I need to be used to zero drop?
Not necessarily, but you do need to transition gradually. Without a raised heel, your calves and Achilles take on more: alternate with your usual pair over several weeks, and avoid starting in winter.
Is there a waterproof version?
Yes, the GTX version adds a GORE-TEX membrane. It is one of the few winter-ready zero-drop options.