Please keep Alan reviewing shoes! I love the simplicity, the important takes, and in-depth review. There are so many shoe reviewers and it just seems too much however Alan just nails it on the spot! Thank you REI!

I get excited for new Altras like sneaker collectors get excited for new Jordans. I saw this and said "oww snap, they got them new Sixes?!"

Already purchased my pair since weeks ago and I LOVED IT! Highly recommend to all hikers out there.

Just to clarify - through hikers are replacing their shoes periodically on trail. Yes, they usually wear a pair longer than recommended just due to the lack of resupply points on trail, but they are not wearing the same pair for 1800+ or 2100+ miles. Typical replacements are about every 500 miles.

Love this review and love the lone peaks! I used them on my first thru and never looked back. Please have Alan make more videos- he is so knowledgeable! On a side note I saw Alan at the REI flagship store in Seattle but was too shy to say hello 🥺.

great review. I watched maybe 5-6 different ones and this seems like the best in-depth review out there.

These are big in the OCR world as well (think Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, etc.).

Absolutely loving these short tips, reviews, etc. from Alan. Providing great inspiration to my running as I'm making the transition from road to trail!

I enjoyed this video. I have both LP 4.5 and 5s. The 4.5 was fantastic but the sole gave out early (I'm 6'4" 220+). The 5 I'm still wearing and does better but there is just something about it that I don't like as much as the 4.5. Appreciate the deep dive to the nuances of the shoe and will be picking some up with my REI dividend! As someone else mentioned, throw the Vibram lite sole and these and you might have a PERFECT shoe!

I honestly love the lonepeak series, i switched to the shoe from just using regular nike running shoes when i got a bit more serious into hiking and outdoorsy stuff sometime last year and been in love with it since. I honestly use this for hiking and when i travel abroad now and it has work wonder from rainy forest to dry az dessert this shoe can handle it give it a try :)

Stopped by my local REI today to look at Salomon's but the fit wasn't great at the ankle. The Salesman suggest I try the Lone Peak 6. The fit was amazing and I walked out with the same color Alan is holding.

I'm happy to see that they are making them tough again. The last ones I had were the line peak 3.5s because they fit well and when they went on sale I bought a few pairs. They have outlasted my old altra Timp 2s by a lot. With the Timp 2s I was rotating between two pairs and they both tore out on the inside of the shoe ahead of the arch and behind the ball and about two days apart. Amazing timing. If the lone peak is tougher I welcome it. The Timps lasted only a little over a month for me per pair which wasn't that great in my opinion.

I've run, hiked, and hunted in the LP 4.5 and 5. I thought the 5 was a bit sloppy across the top of my foot and they don't drain as well as the 4.5. Sounds like Altra is addressing both with the 6.

LP6 corrects some of the flop I felt in the 5, better fit for me (about same size in toebox too) but the MaxTrac really needs some work or just slap that VIBRAM Litebase on it and call it a day; still dangerous on ice/snow/wet.

Absolutely blown away by the grip on these shoes. I’ve never had a pair of trail runners that grip quite as well. My new favorite shoes!!

Thanks for the Review, an other Rewiew would be great if you have some more miles on the 6.

I had to size up to a 10.5 wide LP6 from a 10.5 LP5. Otherwise, super. Just as good as LP5s.

What is your average mileage for Lone Peaks ?

This is a great review. Very helpful. I like the 6s better then the new 7s. Buying some Lone Peak 6 for upcoming Tough Mudder.

great video. would you recommend the LP6 for someone with a low arch and kind of narrow midfoot? and how would you describe the shape of the Superior5 in comparison to the LP6? (I dont do longer stuff than 15 Miles and cushion isn't my first concern)

Exciting model. Thanks fir presenting. Wish I could consider a zero drop but unfortunately I have high arches.

Great review!

The co founder of Altra would certainly recommend that we all rotate footwear and buy more shoes lol. But seriously, great review. Very informative

I run in the Olympus which I love but hike in the Lone Peak hightop and I hope they bring these changes over to it.

Hey Thanks big guy great intro love it

My Lone Peak 6 in size US 9 does not weigh 10.6 oz (300 g) but 10% less! Only 270 g (9.5 oz)!

Need an explainer how Alan laces his shoes)

The lateral support on the stocks Lone Peaks is horrible. I over pronate and couldn’t get more than 100 miles out of a pair. However, with the addition of a pair of Superfeet Trailblazer insoles, the Lone Peaks became a near perfect shoe. Mileage went up to 500 on a pair before the mesh in the toe-box blew out, with still plenty of useable tread. Note, REI sells the wide sizes in Altras too.

Excellent review. I guess I was just looking for some reassurance, I just ordered my first pair of Lone Peaks. I'm not hugely adventurous, but my current running shoe rotation doesn't include anything that'll keep my feet dry and warm during hikes and runs this fall/winter. I went with the Alpine version, which have a bit more of a casual look. Any truth to the rumors about the LP 7 being pricey as well as heavier as its predecessor?

if you're main concern is traction then try salomon speedcross or saucony peregrine.... they put lone peaks to shame

Why, o why Altra, did they delete the metal gaiter hook?!? My favorite feature in both the low and midrise models which I own for running, hiking, hunting, you name it. I’m buying up all the Lone Peak 5 I can find in my size so I’ll have the hooks as long as possible. I really, really hope they bring that back in the 7.

Is the tongue thinner in Lone Peak 6? Altra seems to be making thinner tongues (Torin 4 is lightly padded and comfortable; Torin 5 is thin, stiff, and IMO uncomfortable). Is this only to reduce manufacturing costs or do some actually find thin tongues comfortable? Thanks for the review! ..Mike

Why are these getting discontinued?

I love REI Wanna be part of it so I can hike in beautifull places but I can't beacuse I'm from so so far. Love from Pakistan

Just wondered what you thought about using the lone Peak 6 for running on the road. I want a shoe that can run on the road and go off road.

Do the Olympus 4?

how wide is the toebox compared to the 5 and 4.5?

this is great, more is better

When will REI bring back the simple logo t-shirt that Alan is wearing?

1:22 bad pronation

the thumbnail looks like you’re holding a steak lol

I don't get the zero drop hype. I tried some on today and they were awful. But I'm a salsa dancer and have been wearing 3" heels for the last 25 years, I guess they're for dudes or whatever.

Have they fallen apart yet....

1st!!