I almost posted them at the same time! But it seemed to make sense to give them space. Thanks for watching!

Pro tip! Good idea. I've been considering putting some tenacious tape on the inside of that area to prevent ripping. Thanks for watching!

Thanks dude! Glad to hear you're getting some durability out of those Olympus!

Is olympus better for knees ? Because of cushion ?

Nice! I actually did get a replacement pair of Escalante's from Altra under warranty before. Unfortunately the same wear pattern happened again at 300 miles. These lone peak 5.0's are still hanging in there though. Time will tell! Thanks for watching enjoy the shoes!

Nice! Enjoy them!

Nice! My 5.0's are still holding up. How do you like them?

Awesome! I hope she enjoys them!

Oh awesome! I hope you enjoy them. Which color?

I got Gray/Blue (had to get wife's approval)

I think they still have it but it definitely got more narrow over the years. That said, they still fit my feet really well. I just wish they'd last longer! Hopeful for these 5.0's! Thanks for watching.

I have high hopes for the EGO but I'm still nervous about the upper tearing through! Thanks for sharing!

So happy they made that change! Thanks for watching!

That's great to hear! I think they are offering wide sizing on the Altra Torin 5.0 as well (review on those coming in a few days!)

@@ChaseTheSummit Cool, thanks for the heads up! I just checked their website and I do see there is a wide sizing option for the Torin 5 but looks like none of them are actually available so maybe they are coming soon and I will keep an eye out for them.

Yeah that's awesome! Too bad it's limited colors. Another thing I noticed recently is that they stitched the toe rubber to the shoe. Hopefully this means it won't peal immediately like the older ones!

Ha! That's a first. Thanks for watching!

Same! I just hope these ones don't fall apart! Fingers crossed!

That’s an interesting idea. The “Altra Transition” would be a cool name too 😂 . What about a heel lift insert that they could ship with their shoes that you use temporarily? Thanks for watching Mike!

Can't wait for your review on these one Kofuzi 🙏 pls review the Mach 4. I started in 4mm Kinvara and felt great transition into escalante. But I have got injury when I used 4mm drop in my rotation together with Altra Torin n escalante. It seemed I better stay in zero drop shoe for long time and ease my way back to no more than 5mm drop, it work for me.

The transition only took me a couple trips out in them. You’re just working your calves a little more than other shoes.

I went from the Nike pegasus 35 to these and o boy what a experience 😂

Try topo athletic. They make a 3 and 5 mm trail shoe. One even has a rock plate.

Thanks! I'm really enjoying the new Lone Peaks. Can't wait for this dang snow to melt so I can try them in proper conditions!

Hey, have you found a particular Inov-8 model that’s similar to the Lone Peak? I’ve been interested in Inov-8 for a while but not sure where to start

​@@plain-bagel No, I have not. It really depends on the conditions you use the shoes in. I live in Western Norway where it rains 200+ days a year and Inov-8 might have "the world's toughest grip", but they do not have the world's best grip. I have had the Terraultra G270 for a while now and they really excel on gravel roads and dry trails, but I have had some spectacular slips and tumbles with them on wet rock. For those conditions I still prefer the LP's and the King MT2. People I have talked to recommend the Roclite G 275, but I think I will stick to LP's and MT2's for a while. I really like zero drop shoes.

Yup. Only time will tell on the 5.0 but my 4.5's ripped through after 250 miles or so. Bummer! Sadly, I still love them haha. Thanks for watching.

@@ChaseTheSummit I found that the issue happens with tighter shoes. It seems to be the pinky actually putting pressure in that spot. I've switched to a half size up and the issue has gone away with my current pair. Have put 350miles on them now.

Haha, the bag was pretty cool. I'll definitely find some uses for it.

I'll have an update soon. So far so good (spoiler alert!)

Awesome! Jealous you're going for the AT!

Thanks for watching!

What failed on your Paradigm? I'm loving the LP5's so far! Fingers crossed they last. Thanks for watching!

@@ChaseTheSummit The Paradigm 5's sole wore quickly and has large smooth spots in the impact areas. Also the stabilization "rails?" on the side, which worked great initially, began to dig into the side of my foot at the end.

You got 2 years on a shoe that isn't even a year old yet?! How'd you manage that? 😉

Nothing wrong with that! If they're working stick with them! I'd only upgrade to a trail shoe if you find lack of traction on steeper/wet sections or find that durability of your road shoe is wearing out fast. Typically trail shoes have a more durable upper. Thanks for watching!

Haha, yeah... I didn't think that all the way through. It was actually kinda warm out so it wasn't too bad!

Sorry to hear that! I'm hoping the 5.0's last a bit longer! Thanks for watching.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you liked it!

I think the Wide version would be too wide for the rest of my foot but it might be worth a shot!

Thanks Ryan! They're pretty awesome so far! Are you planning on trying them out? I just need some dry trails to actually put them to the test.

@@ChaseTheSummit I hope to soon!! Agree the ego needs some dry trails to really see the benefits, hopefully soon! 🤞

Nice! They're a great deal at the current price.

@@ChaseTheSummit yeah that’s why I ordered them and also i never run with zero drop so i will try them before buying the version 5. Did you review the Olympus 4.0?

For sure! Thanks for watching.

Thank you!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

I'm hopeful these 5.0's last a bit longer. That said, if what you're using works, why change? Don't fix what aint broke! Thanks for watching.

@@ChaseTheSummit I've been curious about the rumored wider toe box of the altras. I like that. I run kitchens for a living and may try to pick up a pair of their road shoes, if I can find them cheap for that zero drop on my calves all day at work.

It’s pretty slick!

That's funny. I filmed the B-Roll of the scale after the fact. So it appears it weighed .2 ounces heavier the second time I weighed it. Maybe it absorbed some moisture or something... Thanks for pointing that out.

I’ve never really had an issue. It’s quite an aggressive outsole. What improvements would you want to see?

Me too! Bring on the warmer months!

Awesome! I wanted the yellow/green ones!

Haha I know right?

For sure! They're not all that different from the 4.0's but the new midsole is certainly a welcome addition!

My 4’s heel collapsed. Seems to have a negative drop now after 200 miles……

Use what works! Asics makes good stuff too. I want to start to brand out of my little zero drop bubble and try other brands I'm just afraid of injury if I start using a high drop! Thanks for watching and for the support Marius!

Nice! Great shoes so far!

Thanks Matt!

That was the previous About mid sole. The new EGO midsole will last much longer and that's the big feature of the 5.0's. This midsole has been in the Escalante road shoe for a couple of years and people really love it (including myself) so I have high hopes for the Lone Peak 5.0's. That said, I've also run 100 milers in the 4.0 and 4.5 and didn't have blisters at the finish line. So, I just keep buying them because they just WORK for me. Thanks for watching!

I have the lp 4.0 with about 250 miles and the shoe feels so good on your feet and you connect with the ground so well that it was worth the bad midsole. Now they have the new midsole so it is just a plus for lp fans.

I think the wide are only available in one color... But I could be wrong. Thanks for watching!

I've thought about this before. It would be cool if Altra shipped their shoes with a little heel shim to allow people to adapt to the zero drop platform. That said, zero drop isn't for everyone. Thanks for watching!

@@ChaseTheSummit topo makes a3 and 5mm trail shoe

@@pgreenx currently reviewing the Topo MTN Racer 2! Video coming soon!

Nice! I love the Torin's as well. Enjoy!

Yeah they certainly take some getting used to. The foot shaped toe box isn't for everyone!

If everyone wore foot shaped shoes (or no shoes at all) when they were growing up, then everyone would have normal shaped feet. The problem is that all of us have been wearing shoes that crush our toes together when we were kids so our feet grow like that and stay like that when we are adults. So unfortunately normal shaped feet are actually very rare to have. Altra shoes are made for normal shaped feet. I have close to normal shaped feet I think possibly because growing up my dad would always get shoes a size or two bigger than my true size was so we would save money on shoes. I also did a lot of martial arts so I was was doing lot of barefoot training. So all my toes grew with normal toe splay except for my pinky toe because even sized up shoes were still pretty narrow. My pinky toes are my only toes that rub against the side of the shoe and the toe next to it. Altra shoes (and Lems) are the only shoes I can wear that won't cause me to develop calluses on my pinky toes.

Bummer! We must have odd shaped feet!

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The fit is very similar so if you experienced rubbing you likely would in the 5.0's. For me, I never had issues with the 4.5's and ran several ultras with them without blisters. Thanks for watching!

@@ChaseTheSummit thx for letting us know. detailed reviews are in short supply

Couldn’t agree more about Vibram soles!

I really like the Lone Peak outsole but vibram would be nice. Thanks for watching!

Altras run wiiiiide. Much wider than Salomons even in non-wide sizing. This can be good or bad... In my case good because I can't get my feet to fit inside of Salomons. I'd suggest trying them on or buying from an easy place to return!

The heel feels a little more narrow but the forefoot is super wide as typical Altra's are. I'd try them on before jumping to conclusions if you're used to Altra shoes.

Nice! Hope you like em!

The 5.0's have been great so far!

Maybe a smidge narrower but it’s really hard to notice they fit VERY similarly. I notice the heel is more narrow than the 4.5 though.

The heel fit is very similar to the 4.5's. It seems like the padding is just easier to compress and not actually thinner if that makes sense? So I'm able to get a more secure fit around my ankle/heel. For me, it's a good thing and I'm not getting any chafe/rubbing. Hope that helps!

It feels VERY similar to me but maybe just a smidge narrower? I think it's actually the volume of the shoe rather than width. Everything feels just a bit more tight but in a good way. The 4.5's felt a little loose on occasion. Thanks for watching!

So far so good! I've got quite a few miles on them and nothing has ripped or peeled yet.

I actually haven't had a chance to try the Timp but I think they're very similar? The Timp just gets a smidge more cush right? Thanks for watching!

@@ChaseTheSummit I think thats the case. However, the outsole is different and has some pretty neat technology. I want to try them.

I loved everything about my timp2.0s but the upper just shredded after 300k :( as a result, I picked up some speedgoats instead of another pair of timps and they're still goin strong. Unfortunately, they just dont compete in comfort and lockdown.

My TIMP 1.5 and my Lone Peak 4.5 both fell apart in under 300km just behind the toe cap on the outside edge where they meet the sole. Love the shoes, but the durability has been bad. I did put 600km on the Superior 4.5

If the Torin's didn't fit these won't either. I feel like the Lone Peak is the trail version of the Torin. Verrrry similar fit. Thanks for watching!

Why yes it is. Pretty slick actually. They threw a couple of extra goodies in there like a "shoe storage" zip up pouch and some chocolate trail bars.

Working on one! Thanks for the feedback!

@@ChaseTheSummit awesome! Amazing review I just got a garmin fenix 6 to replace my vivoactive 4 I figured it would let me do road running and when I get the chance to make it to the mountains I can use it there too with the maps!

Not for me so far, but I never really had an issue with the 4.5's either.

I prefer the breathability of the regular version even in colder months. When the RSM version gets wet it stays wet and never dries out. Thanks for watching.

I do have a wider foot but the shoe fits quite well and I don't have any pinch points or hot spots. I've run 100 mile races in Lone Peak 4.0's previously and didn't have any foot pain or blisters. That tells me it's the right shoe for me but the durability has been unfortunately not great. The 5.0's have held up great so far!

They 5.0 gets the new EGO midsole which is the biggest upgrade and will provide cushion MUCH longer.. Other than that the 5.0's are a bit cleaner, less bulky in areas, and have improved drainage. Hope that haelps!

I suppose it depends how seriously you're taking your training. For me the LP5's are perfectly suitable for intervals on trails.

Actually at 2:52 you can see exactly where the shoe canvas bends above the towline. The line of bend was digging into my foot and the 'popping' up again when I stepped forward. I just couldn't take it.

That's strange. I don't have this issue. Maybe try using a different lacing pattern?

I really like the regular version because they tend to drain/dry much quicker. But if you're going to be on snow a lot the AW version might be a good move. Hope that helps!

Not a bad idea. I bet something like Tenacious Tape would work well. Thanks for watching!

I've had the issue on every pair since the LP 2.0 I think. Fingers crossed the 5.0's last longer but I'll be sure to update the video if they die early. Thanks for watching.

Awesome! The hardest part about starting my channel was really getting over that "imposter syndrome" and being afraid to put my face on the internet. Once I got through the first dozen or so videos it started to feel more natural. I'd say just start posting consistently and ride the wave! See what happens! Good Luck!

Edit: I just poked around your channel and it looks great! Keep it up and I'm sure you'll see growth!

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks dude, imposter syndrome is one hell of a B**. Looking at vids like yours really motivates me to do something about it and gets the vids rolling. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Haha "look cool" they used to look like clown shoes! I have really weird feet my forefoot is super wide by my heel is kind of narrow. Altra's fit like a glove. I'm scared to try anything else! I just wish they didn't fall apart after 2-3 months of use. I've heard good things about those Topos! How's the durability? Thanks for watching and for the support Brice!

Lone Peak 5.0 also have new wide version. I'm hoping that the Lone Peak will finally fit my wide foot.

@@anonymouscommenter2278 I've been pretty happy with my Topo's and my wide ass feet. So much that I bought a second pair to keep as a back up

@@ChaseTheSummit They've held up quite well. My one complaint is that there isn't a place to hook the gaiters on the top of the shoe, you have to use the laces. Which seems to defeat the purpose. Otherwise a great shoe!

These actually still have a decent stack height at 25mm so there's substantial cushion and a rockplate to take up anything pointy. The Zero Drop relates to the difference in height from your heel to your forefoot. In typical running shoes the heel is usually elevated above the forefoot by 4-10mm depending on the model. In Altra shoes the heel and forefoot are on the same plane. Theoretically mimicking how humans were meant to run which is supposed to lead to less injury. How true is that? I'm not sure. But I do like the zero drop platform. Thanks for watching!

Awesome! Enjoy!

Yeah that's weird! Maybe my 4.5's gained a little weight from all of the mud they've seen?

For sure, that new size is a welcome addition to the Lone Peak. I don't wear wides so I didn't mention it. Thanks for watching!

Hopefully the 5.0's last a bit longer! Thanks for watching.

the Lone Peak 5 has a very similar last compared to the Timp 2 so I'd probably avoid it if the Timps didn't work for you.

@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you for your advice

Very similar to the Timp int terms of fit. The only difference is a slightly thinner stack so less cushion and I believe the Lone Peak's have a more substantial stone guard.

The outsole LONG outlasts the upper material. My uppers always tend to rip through in the same area. I'm hopeful that the 5.0's last a bit longer. Thanks for watching.

Sorry... Can't help! Hope someone else can!

I feel like the wider fit might be TOO wide for my foot. Right now the shoes feel the right size. my foot never gets sore in that area the shoe simply isn't durable enough to scrape on rocks/brush etc... I suppose a wider size might help?

Hah, mine hasn't been an issue but I'm sure it could happen!

Marketing probably? Haha... It seems to shrink every year.

I haven't noticed this but I also size my shoes to leave a little buffer between the end of the shoe and my biggest toe.

The Olympus 4's have a lot more cushion. For me, it's a bit too much for my trails. I feel unstable on such a high stack height. But for more groomed trails that are less rocky/rooty they're probably pretty good. Thanks for watching!

They're definitely tighter fitting than the 3.5. The 3.5 had a bunch of padding around the heel cup (I still have a pair). These are still generally pretty wide shoes so if you have a narrow foot it might be too loose but I get no slip even on uneven trails. Thanks for watching!

@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks!

I never tried the 3.5 but found the 4 and 4.5 to have similar stability issues with side-hilling and in technical rocky, rooty terrain. It wasn't about fit for me since i have a wide foot. It's that the shoes don't have enough structure to them with their ultra-flexible upper which does not hold the foot securely & so leads to sliding into the corner, combined with the ultra-flexible midsole which gets wobbly on uneven terrain, made them feel downright dangerous to me. I can't take them seriously as a mountain shoe because of this. Not trying to roll an ankle here. It's good to hear the 5s may be better about this but my optimism is cautious. If these don't work out, i'll have to find another brand. Topo, maybe. Saucony also has low drop trail shoes.

@@bluefirephoenix347 I have the Bushido 2 for the next one I do now, on the trails around my area they feel good but I get a hot spot that seems to go away after a few runs, build a callous maybe.. yet to try in the mountains. I've been finding it suprisingly hard to find the right shoe.. and expensive haha

@@scottbrown4928 I hear you. I don't have much of a budget for it so i look to buy from companies that have a good return policy/risk free trial so i can test them outside. I also look for discontinued models on clearance and buy retail returns or very lightly used shoes off of ebay sometimes. Most ebay sellers accept returns. But maybe the Bushidos will work out and you can stop your search!

The lone peak 5.0's feel very similar to my escalantes and torins in terms of size. I'd buy the same size as your other shoes. Hope that helps!

The 5.0's feel a tiny bit snugger in the heel than compared to my 4.5's but it's not a huge difference. They hold my heel quite well. I get no lift, and no side to side play. Your mileage might vary since we all have different feet! But I'm digging them so far.

Nope, they silently removed that. I would guess it's to reduce weight and because it wasn't all that useful.

I didn't get to choose so they just sent the gray/orange. I would have went for the green/yellow because I like the bright colors! Thanks for watching.

Good news. They added a line of stitching through the toe rubber to prevent that from happening. I should have mentioned it in this video! Do you have the 5.0’s?

@@ChaseTheSummit I do! You just made my night. I had no idea that stitching was there and I was getting all kinds of anxious thinking I'd have to repair my shoe already! These are my first trail runners. Glad to know that I probably don't need to worry. Thank you!! 😁🙏

Still going strong! I probably have 200-300 miles on them by now and they still feel great and haven't had any durability issues.

@@ChaseTheSummit great to know. Thank you!

I think they'd be a bit too wide for me. I don't wear official "wide" versions in any shoe and these don't feel overly tight. Yet, they blow out in the same area consistently. I'm hoping the 5.0's last longer!