I was surprised that you don’t use sticks on such gradients
@alexkuznetsov2946Күн бұрын
Powerful! Cool dog!
@alexkuznetsov2946Күн бұрын
As always - wonderful!
@alexkuznetsov2946Күн бұрын
What are the technical characteristics of the race? Length, vertical set?
@alexkuznetsov2946Күн бұрын
My Lone Peak 7 started to tear already at 200 km :( This is no good at all. The quality of Altra has become very low. I’m slowly starting to look for other shoes
@alexkuznetsov2946Күн бұрын
Hello Kent! Cool music!
@ManWithLamp5 күн бұрын
Beautiful ❤❤❤
@KentMearig4 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was my great pleasure to share.
@dellasnow22 күн бұрын
sick drone footage
@KentMearig22 күн бұрын
And Coach Stearns is pretty rad too, right? ...and Herbert.
@dellasnow27 күн бұрын
sick breakfast, also wish i was there no fair!
@KentMearig26 күн бұрын
We wished you were there too!!!
@dellasnow27 күн бұрын
feat. my hoodie
@KentMearig26 күн бұрын
wardrobe design: you
@dellasnow27 күн бұрын
nice job dad! (this is for the algorithm)
@KentMearig26 күн бұрын
Thank you, daughter.
@Sonic0988Ай бұрын
The overlays on mine started pealing on the first hike. Kinda sad
@KentMearigАй бұрын
That is disappointing! I feel like quality control is an even bigger problem for Altra than durability.
@z0uLessАй бұрын
What really is the argument to go for these over timp 5 though?
@KentMearigАй бұрын
Until somebody I really trust tells me that the Timp upper is getting hundreds of miles without ripping, I won't trust any Timps to have durability. Also, the flexibility isn't for everyone, but the toe box in the Mont Blanc is way more comfortable, and there's a little more cushion in the midsole of the Mont Blancs at essentially the same weight. Truthfully though, it's that I know I love what I'm getting in the Mont Blanc, and I don't trust Altra to match it in the Timp 5. I'll be happy if I ever find out I'm wrong.
@z0uLessАй бұрын
@@KentMearig I say making more models and "upgrading" them is a business strategy to make people buy more stuff just to try it
@KentMearigАй бұрын
@@z0uLess Accurate!
@NoogaJackАй бұрын
Altra is about the only shoe i can wear anymore. I'm forever thankful to my orthopedic dr.
@KentMearigАй бұрын
Same. Shoes that don't make room for my toes are off the table for me now...makes it almost impossible to find mountaineering boots.
@NoogaJack29 күн бұрын
@KentMearig I understand the need for certain shapes of boots and footwear in general, but I definitely agree with you 100% . Before my ACL reconstruction , I was an avid outdoorsman. That changed obviously smh. I'd still enjoy hiking etc but the instability I feel in my knee from boots with a higher heel and narrow toe box just doesn't work any longer. I believe Altra has a few untapped areas .. a true hiking boot ( love to see an Asolo collab or Scarpa ) and work wear.. zero-drop is amazing .
@trailsandbeersАй бұрын
600 miles! I would be really happy with 300-400 miles, do you run on carpets?
@KentMearigАй бұрын
Not sure if this is a serious or rhetorical question, but one answer is that the trails I run, even though they are quite technical, rely on the grip of the rubber compound in the outsole 10 times more than the traction from the lugs.
@jdykastАй бұрын
I’m just getting introduced to these shoes and I *love* them! I would normally feel bad about stockpiling shoes, but you almost convince me 😂
@KentMearigАй бұрын
My friend and I were just talking recently about how he bought two new pairs of Mont Blancs so that he wouldn't have to feel stingy about wearing his current pair as often as he wants. For me, the stockpiling is worth it!
@jdykastАй бұрын
@@KentMearig great point. There is small a part of me that feels bad for running in them because I want to save them. For what, I don’t know. Perhaps having another pair would resolve that weird idea.
@phillipivey6753Ай бұрын
Any updates on the lone peak 8's...are they still in your rotation? Looking at getting a pair and watched your 50 mile video. Thanks!
@KentMearigАй бұрын
I got really close to putting out a full review video for the LP8s after 200 mi, but I'm trying to move this channel in a different direction. The Lone Peaks are definitely still in my rotation, but I basically only prefer them over the Mont Blancs when I know it's going to get really wet and I have less than 8mi on the run. I also prefer them for hiking in just about any situation, and I think they're up to about 250mi with no real problems in the outsole or upper and plenty of life left in the midsole.
@phillipivey6753Ай бұрын
@@KentMearig Thank you very much. Great reply!
@shougo4453Ай бұрын
The OG Mont Blanc was the best trail runner in the Altra lineup. I had zero problems with the fit..🏃♂🏃♂🏃♂
@KentMearigАй бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Miles 100 to 500 in any pair of Mont Blancs has been the best trail running of my life.
@DevelopingNLАй бұрын
Is it a fast shoe?
@KentMearigАй бұрын
@@DevelopingNL That's a tricky question to answer. The Mont Blancs are definitely a light shoe, that helps them feel fast to me. I would say that the midsole falls short of the energy return in elite racing shoes, but I still think it feels bouncy and fun compared to most alternatives once they're broken in. Zero drop shoes don't have the mechanics for speed, but the Mont Blancs have enough of a toe rocker to keep you moving forward.
@truman3.0Ай бұрын
What shoe do you use as your daily trainer?
@KentMearigАй бұрын
I run about 90% of my miles in the original Altra Mont Blanc. I'm about to start using my 6th pair, and I'm averaging close to 650 miles per pair.
@truman3.0Ай бұрын
@@KentMearig ah ok, what shoe do you use for general walking in ? I was using Altra running shoe to walk in but started to cause problems because of the stack height
@KentMearigАй бұрын
@@truman3.0 I wear Escalantes when I’m at work, and I use the Lone Peaks for most hiking when I don’t need boots or sandals.
@gg-qj3gc2 ай бұрын
it is sunday morning nearly 1 am. just going on youtube after a long day and get this video recommended. Thinking "oh what a well made video, nice nature, nice and calm narration, great" stopping after half the video to leave a sub and be shocked by the view count of 60. Continue with what you are doing and its only a matter of time and the mighty algorithm till this gets alot of attention for sure! Thank you!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
Your comment means a lot to me when it comes to finding motivation for the work behind these videos, even without the high view count.
@alfordwood2 ай бұрын
What was the permit process you used to do this. I was told you cant
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
I only ever fly drones that are under 250g, so there is some wiggle room around rules for "full size" drones. Additionally, I mainly fly during off season, off times, and from locations that are less visited. I know that there is a remote plane association that tells people they can't fly drones in the Mendenhall Visitor's Center area, but I haven't actually ever been told the same by forrest service employees.
@MilesLangley2 ай бұрын
I just picked up the Lone Peak 8. My first pair of Altras, my first zero-drop shoes. They fit my feet so well, probably the first time ever that a pair of running shoes are not squashing my wide feet. Now I need to find an Altra shoe for the road that will fit my foot just as well.
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
I think the durability with the Lone Peak 8s is going to be sufficient to make them a legitimate recommendation for anyone prioritizing fit. Mine are well over 200 mi now with minimal signs of wear. If fit is the first goal for a road shoe, I think the Escalante might be the safest choice, but it's not the most feature rich compared to modern shoes from other brands or even Altra's pricier options.
@alexkuznetsov29462 ай бұрын
Hello Kent! Be sure to continue to keep your diaries! Very interesting! Looking forward to the continuation! It's great that your whole family is running! What wonderful, technical and beautiful trails you have there! Just don’t go overboard with the load - you can easily get injured, which will ruin your summer plans!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
#1 commenter this small channel has ever seen! Thanks, Alex, and yes, I'm already dialing the load down this week to make sure I'm building into summer carefully.
@MonkeyAndChicken2 ай бұрын
This is why "first impression reviews" aren't always good. These shoes don't FEEL secure in some spots, but they actually ARE. But you'd only know it if you really spent time in them and considered the results instead of reacting to your first impression. But hey... I just bought two more pairs on clearance for $99 each, so... my wallet thanks you for jumping to conclusions, guys!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
So true! I really wish Altra wasn't killing this shoe in favor of a shoe I will never buy...unless it also comes down in price to $99 someday.
@alexkuznetsov29462 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kent! Looking forward to the continuation! And have a nice summer! :)
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
You too! I got some great footage of a mountain run today that hopefully won’t just die on my hard drive.
@nathanludovina51112 ай бұрын
Wow! This really reminded me of a few memories I treasure spending a short time with my cousins one summer as we fished, camped, ate, and had fellowship as they shared with me their home town. Thanks!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
Things change, but some wonderful things stay the same. I really appreciate you sharing those memories!
@jeromemosetic72502 ай бұрын
thanks this was cool short edit to watch
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
@MCO_group2 ай бұрын
Dear Kent, for very close shots you should "hold" focus... not allowing tracking if unnecessary during the shot. Better a slight loss of focus than focus jittering/hunting. Anyway your video is stunning! Great job!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
Well, spring in the forrest is stunning anyway. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I don't think about locking focus as often as I should. I also adjusted my camera setting recently to hold the target more tightly, and that will also help.
@alexkuznetsov29462 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kent! You amazingly convey the beauty and mood of nature in the amazing places where you live!
@KentMearig2 ай бұрын
Your comments are always so kind. Thank you! I'm hoping to have much more to share over the next few months.
@alexkuznetsov29462 ай бұрын
@@KentMearig I look forward to every video, especially the running one :)
@DiegoNorena_3 ай бұрын
Hey man I’m moving to Juneau this summer for school at UAS in the fall. I am beyond excited to get to photograph Juneau, maybe we can collab sometime
@KentMearig3 ай бұрын
Hope UAS turns out to be a great fit for you! Definitely let me know when you get to Juneau. Summer is usually a great time for me to connect with people.
@timmearig81524 ай бұрын
Thanks for the extra effort and setups to take us along on this outing. I loved it!
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
Might have been better to just ask if you wanted to go for a walk!
@alexkuznetsov29464 ай бұрын
beautiful spring
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
i can't wait for leaves on the trees
@infinityfitSpokane4 ай бұрын
Awesome camera work. Those are amazing shots. Thanks!
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
Thanks for being one of the rare viewers who will watch more than shoe reviews!
@alexkuznetsov29464 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kent! Great as always! Be careful, don't take risks!
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
When it comes to risk, I always think back to something in a book I read that says if you never miss your flight, you're wasting your life showing up too early to the airport. Thanks for watching!
@bostanley32804 ай бұрын
Do you think these shoes would be good for Thailand. Just for walking and some light hikes? Also shout out from Anchorage. Awesome video, man!
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
Lone Peak 8s aren't going to have the absolute best traction on wet surfaces in Thailand, but I still think they're a great travel/exploration shoe, comfortable and capable.
@theimperfectequestrian5 ай бұрын
Never been for a run. That looked great. I was super worried about you in that ice though.
@KentMearig4 ай бұрын
Why run when you can ride, right? I guess getting your own feet moving is pretty great sometimes too.
@peytoncookus31685 ай бұрын
Do you have any experience with any of the timps?
@KentMearig5 ай бұрын
I've run in a couple versions of the Timps, my main and strong complaint being that they have had HUGE durability issues in almost every iteration. For that reason, I have stocked up on the Mont Blanc and not made any attempt to acquire the latest update to the Timp line.
@winnielovestrash22215 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing (: so beautiful
@KentMearig5 ай бұрын
Always my pleasure. I can't wait to try and get back out there to hopefully relate that beauty more meaningfully.
@user-ke6bm2kc8g5 ай бұрын
Lone Peak: The only shoe that has ever fit my foot. Its Original Foot-Shape is offered in Wide version. LP6 with additional width was 1/2 size too long. Sized down, it's the only shoe in my life that actually fit my foot. Anybody know an equal-shaped road shoe? Any help is appreciated Mahalo
@KentMearig5 ай бұрын
I'm assuming you're familiar with the Escalante from Altra, and maybe you've tried them. I definitely wouldn't describe them as having a matching fit to the lone peak, but they might be as close as you can get.
@stevenshorten61845 ай бұрын
The Escalante Racer is a much better fit than the Escalante 3. If you can find the older Altra Viho that fit like the Lone Peaks. You could also try the Paradigm.
@alexkuznetsov29465 ай бұрын
Wonderful as always
@KentMearig5 ай бұрын
And your attention to the channel is always appreciated.
@alexkuznetsov29466 ай бұрын
Hello Kent! Thanks for keeping us informed about Lone Peaks. I bought 6 and 7 in reserve, so I’ll probably skip 8th, but it’s still very interesting. As far as I understand, they removed the internal mesh from the top (as it was in 7), while the upper material became again like in 6. And in 6 it was not particularly durable (for example, I had tears at 400 km). I hope I'm wrong. Thanks again for the review!
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
Thanks for those detailed insights, Alex. I'm actually enjoying the 8s on runs more than I thought i would, and I'm really hoping that I can get 400 mi out of the upper because that's about all the life I've ever been able to get out of the midsole anyway.
@LP-jn4tw6 ай бұрын
Beautifully done video. Showing them in motion while doing everyday things is helpful, too. I've put a number of miles on my LP8s but the cement-hard insole still hasn't gotten cushier. I don't know why they're so reticent to cushion Lone Peaks decently. The LP5s were the last comfy LPs for me.
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
It is also strange that they have used the EGO midsole material in roughly the same amount in all the versions since the 5, but with different feel.
@rmsrmsrmsrms6 ай бұрын
the music really interferes with hearing your voice.
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I worked pretty hard on the captions, so hopefully those helped.
@ewxlt6 ай бұрын
I got 400 miles out of my LP 7s before the grip was all gone. Uppers have no flaws. Wish they had more cushion, can't do rocky trails without feeling pain.
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
Yeah, the LP line is in no ways a high cushion shoe, and the built in stone guard only goes so far.
@stevenshorten61845 ай бұрын
The new Olympus would work well for you.
@ewxlt5 ай бұрын
@@stevenshorten6184 hopefully the sizing is similar to LPs
@movemorenowjames6 ай бұрын
Nice review Kent .. I have had the LP2 to 7 .. I noticed a difference in feel with the 7 from 6, so glad they are returning to the 6/5 model.. love the MONT BLacn too !
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
I would say that these new 8s definitely carry over some of feel of the 7s, but maybe it's dialed back a little bit toward the earlier versions.
6 ай бұрын
I can't grasp you only have 375 subscribers ... I loved this video and your channel looks fantastic. I'm hitting that subscribe button! Good job 👌
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
You rock! Thanks so much.
@GatorAidMedical6 ай бұрын
This is high quality B roll. Instant subscribe, hope you get some exposure!
@KentMearig6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope I can wrap my mind around putting out videos with a message that matters to people.
@wrzlygummidge7 ай бұрын
Great review Kent, thanks for sharing. Quick Q: I'm looking for a trail hiking shoe as opposed to a running shoe- any downsides with the 7? Thanks in advance
@KentMearig7 ай бұрын
I've been using the 7s as everyday wear-around shoes ever since this review. I don't know if that actually translates much to hiking, but they've held up well and are still very comfortable. I would think about the 7s as hikers as long as there was a big enough discount on them to get well under the price of the 8s that are already cheaper.
@cvetkovicslobodan7 ай бұрын
How are they in terms of keeping the foot warm and not letting in water? I know there is a all-weather version, did you consider that one?
@KentMearig7 ай бұрын
I run the LP in a lot of conditions where water is everywhere, so it's more important to me that they run well even while soaked than that they can keep some amount of moisture out. That's just the nature of running trails in Southeast Alaska. I would say they're right down the middle of the road in terms of warmth, not super warm or super cool/breathable.