Dom: Even though excessive roominess is slightly moderated, LP6 retains Altra’s ‘classic’ last, which may be too spacio or us for many runners. Obviously, the shoe felt the same regardless, but it’s interesting to think about how much of the cushioning in the heel is from harder 84HC Durometer rubber than that softer foam. For reference, here are the stated weights of some notable shoes in the Lone Peak 6’s category (all stated weights based on a US Men’s size 9): We’ll get into the details below, but I think “Flat Bois” all over can take a collective breath and relax.

Dom: More protection underfoot means Lone Peak 6 is once again cushioned enough to run long distances.

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It’s a small detail, but I like the material that the laces are made with. They are textured, which seems to help them stay tied and not come undone,” one reviewer says.

At REI, we believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived. We've been sharing our passion for the outdoors since 1938. From a usage standpoint, I think the Lone Peak 6 is a good option for short- to medium-length flatter runs on just about any surface. And given the shoe’s mid-to-high weight, I think it works best as a daily trainer, especially in warmer temperatures, rather than something reserved for faster-paced runs. And if you’re looking for a shoe that produces a lot of rebound, I’d look elsewhere.Canice: It’s amazing how much the midsole has evolved over the years and for the better. I found the midsole to be functional and enjoyable to run on. I like that the EGO Midsole has great ground feel and plenty of cushion. My ding here is I believe it’s time for another update. What I would like to see now is more spring or pop, and though this is a “Ride” comment in this case it’s the midsole material that is driving this. The Altra Lone Peak is known for its reliability and versatility, and the latest version is no different. Brycen: "I could not feel the pavement, dirt, tree branches, or anything that was under my foot while running in this shoe. The Lone Peak 6 is one of the best shoes for my knees that I have reviewed. I'd give it a perfect 10 when it comes to protection." Many hikers buy Lone Peaks for their light weight. With thin uppers, limited support, and moderate cushioning, they weigh about a half-pound less than my recommendations for the best hiking shoes. They're a little heavier than many trail runners, but that's often a plus for hikers. I love my Altras for running and am looking for a shoe for the Camino Portugues. I’ve read in some places that a trail shoe may not give enough arch support and that it isn’t good on pavement. As you well know, the Camino has a mix of surfaces. I would be curious what your thoughts might be on those two issues. Reply

Canice: Altra has maintained their gaiter trap on the heel. This is a feature that works well but I find it unnecessary, and though it does not weigh much on its own, I would gladly drop it to save a little weight. For that matter I could ditch the heel loop too. The Lone Peak is exceptionally easy to get in and out of and I have never used the heel loop in any of the various generations of Lone Peaks. Yes, I am a weight weenie :) JARRETT: The Lone Peak 6 are my first Altra trail shoes, and they are definitely staying in the rotation. It’s a shame the vehicular Gods didn’t want me out on the trails, but getting hit by a snow/ice storm still gave me some excellent test conditions.Dom and Canice: Exhaustively discussed above. But to summarize, LP6 is lighter, more protective, and has better foot hold. From my perspective, there’s not much to debate: the LP6 is a clearly better shoe. It’s also now available in a wide (even wider) variant. This is the best Lone Peak to date. Altra designated half editions to mark the minor version updates in the past. It has since moved away from that strategy, but I would call the Lone Peak 6 as close to a half update as you can get. The Lone Peak 6 retains just about everything that draws runners in the first place — the zero drop ride, roomy toe box, and EGO midsole, and even the MaxTrac outsole with its chevron lugs.