@rootsontrail I appreciate you watching, thank you. I'm happy you've been enjoying my LP first looks over the years.

The LP6 is a favorite of mine too! If it had a Vibram outsole it would be near perfect in my opinion. I've been digging some of the updates with the LP7 so far.

I really enjoyed my 6 as well and now that they're on sale I just bought myself another 2 pairs. Still not sure about the 7. still not sure about the change to the toebox and the heelcup in 7.

@drytool Nice! It sounds like you've found a great shoe that works for you. Thanks for sharing. The King MT was fantastic! I hope it gets released again in the future.

@@matjobin I'm really interested in the Olympus 5 mids for winter. Please, keep us posted on those.

@@drytool They've been great in the snow so far. I'll definitely keep you posted as I get more mileage in them throughout the winter.

not sure what makes topo better or why people are saying they "kill altra" ? they have zero style, look like designs from like 15 years ago if even that. and where there are any it looks like it's a ripoff of literally any other shoe on the market.

I've read that the Pursuit has a noticeable arch support. What's your experience with that?

@eri6219 Looking forward to sharing my more long term review with you!

brendonp4630, Sorry to hear the LP6 didn't work out for you. The 6 is a favorite of mine compared to others over the years and though I enjoyed the 4.5, it felt a bit off to me. I'm happy that the shoe worked well for you! Yeah, they always seem to be changing each year, definitely good to get a an extra pair or two if you can. Thanks for commenting and watching my video.

4.5 were my favorite as well. Very special shoe.

I agree that the 4.5s were the apogee of altras cool look

@@Bonddeeee the retro look could've continued but after the acquisition of Altra, the new management wanted to "modernize" the look from the classic stitched look to more seamless construction. I preferred the more stitchy look for the Lone Peak but it's all personal preference. As an aside, the artwork on the side of the shoe is the actual lone peak mountain in Utah. It's pretty authentic. The color blocking and style was meant to mimic old national park posters.

@@stevenshorten6184 4.5 was also my favourite.

RayLabs! The 6 has been one of my favorites over the years too. I'm digging some of the updates with the 7 so far. Would love to hear what you think once you're able to get a pair out on the trail.

Thanks Baskets! I'm digging some of the updates so far.

@wolfeadventures, A nice and noticeable update to the 7. I enjoyed the feel of the 6, but footwear is also going to be subjective and one of the most personal choices we hikers make. I could be an anomaly too =). Looking forward to seeing how the reinforced heel and other updates with the 7 perform over time.

@@matjobin absolutely. Many love the flexibility of the heel area and some like me need a bit of stability there . Can’t wait for your long term review.

Thank you! I purchased them from Altra's website.

There are two different pairs shown in my video. The pair where I am walking on ice and snow are the waterproof Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM. The pair that I am running through the snow with are the non-waterproof Lone Peak 5. I normally run warm. I had used the Lone Peak Mid RSM for winter only for the last few years and never got too wet or cold, aside from the usual sweat build-up associated with wearing waterproof footwear. I retired them at the end of last winter and now use the Olympus 5 Mid GTX. For the non-waterproof Lone Peaks, I like to wear waterproof socks if I am using them in the snow in the winter. My feet stay fairly warm and dry for a while but eventually the socks get wet inside from sweat just like any waterproof footwear.

@michaelkinneymedia Nice! If needed, the LP 7 comes in a wide option too. Footwear is going to be very subjective with each of our feet being built differently. So I can't say for sure if the shoe will be right for you or if it will hurt. I’ve found them to be a comfortable shoe for me and one that fits well. For longevity, I've been happy with them. One of my previous pairs of Lone Peak 6 made it to around 800 trail miles. My current Lone Peak 7 is above 400 trail miles. The only issue I had with them was some delimitation around the welded toe guard on the upper. I added a little Aquaseal to address it and it hasn't been an issue since. A lot will influence the wear but since the average life of a trail running shoe is 300-500 miles, so I feel it has been worth it for me. I still prefer the LP6 and find them to be a bit more spacious than the LP7, but the 7 has still been a solid shoe. Hope that helps. Best of luck!

ronmadrid6605, It’s too soon for me to tell with the limited mileage I currently have on the Lone Peak 7. It’s going to take a little more time for me to get used to the look of the updated shoe, but the Lone Peak has been my favorite and my go-to for years with the past iterations. I prefer the ground feel, lower stack height, fit and overall build of the shoe. The Olympus 5 is a great shoe, but I still prefer the Olympus 4 more.