ALTRA LONE PEAK 7 First Run & First Impressions | Best Zero Drop Running Shoes | Run4Adventure

[@TomLarkin_]

Good news. The Lone Peak is my favourite shoe in the world, so always good to see they haven't ruined it... and possibly even improved it.

[@aodanoleary5504]

Got the 7s recently in Dark Grey, look and feel great.I have had previous versions, these are the best. I use them for long distance walks on a mix of rough roads and forest and coastal trails. I think this is what there best suited for, they appear to be the shoe of choice for many long distance trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail or Camino route. 😊

[@nicennice]

That’s a proper shoe test. What a fantastic route. Interested to try Altra’s but so many bad reports of them falling apart. So a long term review would be good. Good vid and review though enjoyed it.

[@Since-80s]

the reports are true. i like the topo terraventure. altras (the canvas ones) started ripping themselves to shreds within a month. now after about a year of wearing them as not my main shoe but a comfort pick because they look so ratty. im a shoe person, having my shoes fall apart so early feels real bad.

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

Never had a problem with Altra. Durability is excellent

[@ramdom_assortment]

I have no need for a trail shoe, but I bought these because they're the only zero drop shoe on the planet that actually comes in 13 wide. I love them.

[@2spoons]

Many thanks just what I'm after the Laura Lonepeak 7..... I love my last pair of Lone Peak 4 (Stoneage) .... but love running Snowdon (perfect on rocks & gravel) in those and the zero drop is perfect for the mountains (not the track).... Great review Loyd - and I've been searching hi and low for this review!! Much appreciated!

[@robertmorano2372]

You're killing it in those socks!

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Robert, glad you think so! Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@adamandlorraine]

Great video and thorough testing. So good to see proper tough UK conditions, as it's not always a sunny California dry mountain path in our country!

[@DartmoorPaul]

Phew. I was almost not going to watch this review of my favourite trail (dry) shoe, as I know some of your reviews of Altra in the past have been a bit marmite. I love the 6 and didn’t think from other reviews the 7 was a good upgrade, but if grip and drainage are still good then sounds good. AND great to hear Steve is at the ARC! Looking forward to dot watching this weekend 😊

[@nathanararal446]

My fav trail shoe so far. They just fit and felt perfect straight out of the box

[@davidmcnae]

Saw you at NEC but didn't want to interrupt your interview you were doing and then didnt see you again! Had a good look around the Altra stand, some nice looking trainers there and will try some when I need some new trails. Great review btw!

[@dotorabedouina]

saw you at the running show today, thanks for all your videos🥰👌

[@Dailydivefix]

Good to hear the traction is good and the drainage is still ok even though they removed the drainage holes. Thanks for the review. Amazing scenery too

[@alanwetherelt7155]

A very popular shoe for long distance walking backpacking

[@junglisttt]

Awesome video and conditions for the first test in these! Happy to hear about the grip on wet rock. It was it’s weakness before ⬆️

[@heymrguitarman7637]

The dogs look like they're having a great day out

[@jtggardner]

Fab video - what an amazing day you had for that test run!!! I remember going into your shop years ago, Loyd, and you being extremely sniffy about Altra! And it was true - their build quality was pants. Looking better these days, which is nice to see. I've used the Lone Peaks for long distance hiking, but always think of them as a dry-weather shoe 🙃

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Jacob, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and it sure was a lovely day! The durability on some of their models is a bit suspect but the Lone Peak has always been a pretty solid shoe 👍 It will be interesting to see how the these hold up but it looks like it's well put together. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 😊

[@brewlovinrunner]

I did a 6 miler easy run to test these out today. They grip the dirt well and feel really comfortable. I can’t say they’re better than the 6’s but I can say they’re at least as good. The heel is more padded. Otherwise they felt the same.

[@brewlovinrunner]

Update: They’re starting to feel flat and the extra padding in the heel causes some pressure points for me. Otherwise they’re not bad. I wish Altra would have just taken the 6’s and put the new outsole on it…or vibram.

[@rheno03]

Gooood! Testing, love it! Thx for honest review. ❤

[@Run4Adventure]

No worries Ivan, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@I_Echion]

Thanks for the review, im potentionally picking this one up this year

[@mistersmith3986]

Even though Topo are my favorite shoe, Altra are my #2. They are the ONLY shoe that when my plantar fasciitis is hurting, I just put them on, stand up and feel NO pain at all.Previous Lone Peak didn't work for my feet. What worked for me was Torin 4.5 PLUSH and the pair of Olympus 5 GTX that I got yesterday at REI in the Garage Sale. the customer got the wrong size then sent them back. They are Brand Freaken NEW. The price was reduced to $100.00 and I already had a $15.00 REI coupon. They costed me $85.00 for a $200.00 shoe and they help my foot problems immensely Thanks for the video my Running Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲

[@movemorenowjames]

Glad you liked this Altra ! I am v pleased with it … nice upgrade from previous models, especially with the grip! Hope all is well buddy….

[@bilaltahir9978]

Is the grip on par with vibram?

[@movemorenowjames]

@@bilaltahir9978 unfortunately not … maybe some might disagree but no. It’s better than previous but still….

[@bilaltahir9978]

@@movemorenowjames you need to try the topo pursuits

[@Seanonyoutube]

amazing first impressions video mate

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Sean, that's really appreciated 🙏😊

[@chriswalker7651]

I ran the Copper Trail Noir in these. Straight out the box, and my first experience of Altra's. No issues at all! No nice being able to move your toes properly. Great shoe for wide feet.

[@ewanpakula2810]

At 3:02 it looks part of the upper on the left shoe has come off? Was that a problem you faced?

[@Run4Adventure]

That's a different shoe Ewan, it's a pair of Timp 3's I reviewed a few years back. There was issues with that shoe but the Lone Peak 7 looks solid. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@lyrilljackson]

@@Run4Adventure they sure look very similar upper lol. that model was largely ignored like many of its gen.

[@ewanpakula2810]

Good to know :). Hard luck on the arc btw, good effort!

[@Run4Adventure]

@@ewanpakula2810 Thanks Ewan 🙏

[@jansommerlund5497]

How wonderful with a bit of snow. Brilliant My last Astra was the Lone Peak 3 and the Olympus 4. The 3 was actually a very good shoe, the first 80-100 km. An then the shoe just totally collapsed and fell apart. Midsole hard as a wooden plank and the shoe itself just fell apart. Haven't tried the model since. The Olympus 4 was a big disappointment. Narrow and not at all comfy or soft in the midsole. Traction is usually good in the Altras, sounds like the case here too. Thanks for review Loyd. Maybe Altra is worth testing again for me?

[@grahamambridge2856]

Thnx for review. Give it a month and they will have lost about 2mm of tread. Had the last 4 versions and switched to Topo now with vibram. Not buying Altra again until they give it vibram. Plus even with the rock plate you can still feels rocks... Not sure if that's the same in the V7. The Topo pursuit has no rock plate but far better protection. I think my Altra days are over, unless I do a thru-hike. Cheers. Great channel.

[@marcqe]

epic training ground. nice review! thank you

[@DanilaT]

I felt very firm type of midsole under my 60 kilos. It looks great for soft surfaces and low pace because your fast pace in mountains or on hardpark kills you joints and muscles

[@Otiz71]

Thats how a Test run should Look like❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks Oliver, that's really appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@danielmilton2634]

I enjoy a zero drop and do like an Altra but sadly they just refuse to make a shoe with much grip these days... RIP MT King Would have liked to try one for something like Arc but don't think there is enough grip I feel this shoe competes really well with the INOV8 Trailfly 270 (or whatever its called these days - Terra Ultra 270). I think I would prefer the INOV8

[@pheath6606]

All of my day to day shoes and boots are minimalist. I’m also a mid to forefoot striker. I love the lone peak 6 for almost all surfaces. I also find my feet keep in place in the shoes, so I can confidently run over uneven ground and enjoy running without thinking too hard about it. Fair comment about the toe box protection.

[@toddboucher3302]

Wow, that’s great. It looks like they really improved it because I have a lot of problems with saucony on wet rock and the old loan peaks like the model even just before that was just as bad maybe even worse so that’s great brain improvement. Think that’s the big test for me is the wet rock I can get through wet rock I can get through anything, but if you gotta climb, a big rock ledge, or Steve rock decent rocks that your shoes are on, the only thing I didn’t care for Exodus or on a paragraph I don’t like the rubber I know a long time ago. I just thought I’d mention that in case somebody’s reading it that it must be really improved.

[@dougsphoto]

Hi thx for the video but just a correction it hasn’t got the Ego Max midsole just Ego Midsole

[@josephsantangelo2801]

I have a few pairs of the LP6 which I think is the best LP. I haven’t tried the LP7 yet but Im sure I will at some point.

[@jenniferg3251]

The LP6 is on sale right now fyi if you want to pick up another pair, both on the Altra website and Amazon. I just ordered some.

[@rschreck876]

Great review. Curious about how long the new outsole will last.

[@Muktiism]

Very good video. Amazing work. THX

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@Jinx-ig1fz]

I have the lone peak 5s and the heel definitely slips. It's has good traction but the heel is a letdown. It's good to see that Altra is dialing in the lone peaks.

[@Fjallkloka_Aventyr]

I have the same and never had issue with heels, it's not only about the shoe.

[@StevenYDG69]

I'm trying to transition to zero drop and more minimal shoes. It's gotta be better for your body overall once properly adapted and strengthened

[@Paul9]

I went the zero drop>minimalist barefoot shoes and never looked back. We didn’t evolve to run with expensive marshmallows on our feet.

[@matth1586]

Loyd, can you tell us if your colourful socks are specifically running socks and where u get them please....

[@MrMars121]

Would you have wished to have the all weather version considering these conditions? I'm debating between the regular and all weather ones. Also would you recommend to get a half size larger like typical road running shoes?

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm not a fan "waterproof" running shoes of I'm honest. I've found that they don't breath as well and if you do get water inside the upper it's hard to get out! I'd personally always go for the standard version. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@MrMars121]

@@Run4Adventure thanks. Which trail runners would you recommend as a hybrid between road, trail and hike?

[@Run4Adventure]

@@MrMars121 It's tricky to cross between all three with just one shoe but the Saucony Xodus Ultra and the Hoka Mafate Speed 4's do it really well. Hope this helps 👍😊

[@GaryNgKT]

Hey Loyd can I say this is more for shorter distances?. I'm looking for something lighter and speedier on top of my existing Asics Trabuco 11 but for longer distances Altra Timp should be more suitable correct? Thanks

[@ianl4518]

Good review Loyd, Altra are never really on my radar, not sure why. I think the reputation for minimal or zero drop might put me off. Good to see Steve is lining up again.

[@GTE_Channel]

Why does that put you off?

[@ianl4518]

@@GTE_Channel because I've had six spine operations and found that a shoe that is stacked helped with my comeback more than a zero did.

[@GTE_Channel]

@@ianl4518 the best of luck with your recovery!

[@ianl4518]

@@GTE_Channel Thank you, it was a few years ago now and I'll never be the runner that I was but I'm happy to be able to do anything these days.

[@stephanpowell6563]

Thanks for this great early review. I’ve been looking at Altra’s for a while but worried about the zero drop. Do you have any issues when reviewing these after more conventional drop shoes?

[@cartervepley2143]

It’s best to kind of ease into them a bit if you’ve never worn them before.

[@GTE_Channel]

Like Carter said, easing into them is key. Your calves will let you know how you are doing. I'm fully transitioned and cant be more happy.

[@Tandy118]

Hey Loyd, great video, thanks! Could you compare this shoe to something like the innov8 trailfly 270? They're on sale atm and wondering whether to pick them up, these altras or the saucony xodus ultra 🤔

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

The trail fly are quite narrow and the tongue is ridiculously short

[@sellis1799]

Tried a pair of the Altra Olympus at the NEC (never tried Altra before) and I found when I ran in them, my feet seemed to slap the floor. Don't think it was due to the zero drop, but possibly more of the shape of the shoe. However, very comfortable. Use to Hoka, but may give them a go?

[@matthiassventoest6800]

that is remarkable to do little to minimal training, and win the arc of attrition.., that is wild

[@ered_lithui]

Thanks for „kind of“ recommending them, I almost instantly ordered a pair and was stoked right away. Certainly not the last pair of Altras to find their way into my rotation! Does anyone have experience with the „Escalante“ model? Is it the „road version“ or are they a lot different (away from the obvious differences, of course)?

[@teatowel11]

I wear the racer verison of the escalantes and they are my absolute favorite shoes for running on pavement. So light and the upper material still hugs my feet pretty firm and has beem very durable.

[@ered_lithui]

@@teatowel11 thanks mate!

[@michaelalbrecht3395]

Awesome video and those trails are amazing I’m undecided on the lone peak 7 or the superior 5

[@Run4Adventure]

Really glad you enjoyed the video Michael, it sure is a incredible place to run! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@timeonfeet]

Great review Loyd. Thanks for sharing. Really want to try out some Altra shoes this year and these sound pretty spot on, definitely like the idea of having a decent width to a trail shoe

[@oliviakillen]

look at topos as some have a 5mm drop so less worry about possible achilles ossues

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Love the Lone Peaks! Nice review. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@Run4Adventure]

Thanks, that's really appreciated 🙏😊

[@jeffagostinelli]

How much space would you say you have from the end of your big toe to the end of the shoe?

[@jamesgibson1098]

Correction: on the midsole, you said the Lone Peak used the EGO MAX. It uses the EGO which is different from the EGO MAX found in other, more cushioned models, e.g., the Montblanc that you previously tried.

[@Run4Adventure]

I know James 👍 I meant to say EGO midsole and said EGO Max by mistake. Unfortunately I didn't notice it until we had uploaded the video 😕 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@philgee5220]

Nice review Loyd. I too didn't get on with the MB's because of that heel slip mostly but have always liked as opposed to loved the Lone Peak. One thing I would say that doesn't work too well for me with this shoe is that I have quite narrow feet (as I thought you did too going by past reviews) so have found that the lateral movement on say cambered trails etc isn't great and I can feel my foot moving about like a good'n. Apart from that though i would agree that the grip and general feel and ride is nice.

[@Run4Adventure]

I definitely haven't got wide feet but they're not super narrow either. I had no issues with any movement in the upper out on its first run, felt nice and secure Phil 👍

[@philgee5220]

@@Run4Adventure Give it time then Loyd. They're a great hiking shoe but boy have my feet moved about like spuds in a sack when running over less flat terrain 🙂

[@scriptosaurusrex]

Did I miss this, but how is the drainage? There's been a lot of talk about dropping the drainage ports from the LP7, even though the repositioned and designing ones on the lp6 were a big talking point by altra. It also looks very different in shape, so to hear you find them fit well, when you normally seem to get on well with the (way too tight for me) hokas is a bit worrying given the reason altra has been successful in the past was a moderately wide toebox as standard. Maybe the new brand owners are changing direction, which would suck so much given how many people wouldn't run in anything but a lone peak...

[@Run4Adventure]

I did mention in the video that they seemed to drain well and it was very wet out there on the run 👍 The Lone Peak 7 has still got good width in the toe box, I'm pretty Altra will never change that. I've actually always liked the fit of Altras, apart from the Mont Blanc that didn't work for me at all. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@scriptosaurusrex]

@@Run4Adventure cheers Lloyd

[@Ruffnreddyrunner]

Did I see some overlay peeling on the arch side o

[@Run4Adventure]

That was on a different shoe Mark, it was a pair of Timp 3's I tested a while back. No issues with the Lone Peak 7's 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ez3034]

I love everything about altra shoes… sadly not for running! Too much movement around my ankle- as a result I sprained my ankle twice now… wearing altra! Can’t find any I other shoes that my bunions would have appreciated 😢what’s shame

[@TDMiller]

Great review, but it has the Ego midsole, not Egomax 😶

[@Run4Adventure]

It was a slip of the tounge and I didn't notice it until the review was live! 😔 I know it's got a EGO midsole, I was hoping no one would notice 😉 Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@TDMiller]

@@Run4Adventure no worries, I know the problem 😉 glad to see you're reviewing Altras.

[@dimitriosfrydas1474]

Is it ego max ?

[@Run4Adventure]

It sure is 👍

[@DevelopingNL]

How long are your foot in cm and which size did you choose?

[@I_Echion]

He always normally gets an UK9.5, never measured his footlenght tho ;)

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm running in a uk9.5, that my usual size in a running shoe Martin. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@DevelopingNL]

@@Run4Adventure Could you measure your longest foot, and give info about the fit. How much toe space? And all that?

[@justrione]

Got 2 pairs

[@dansbike1]

Esposito. Mexiturnip a la Humphrey split bottle top uppers. Darf boggin' for coffees.

[@Run4Adventure]

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@guzgrant]

Out of interest what shoes does Steve wear ?

[@Run4Adventure]

Steve was wearing Saucony Peregrine on the run 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@martinusasp8927]

I just wanted to hear about the shoes 😅

[@Run4Adventure]

Surely you heard about the shoes, because I talked about them the whole way through the video Martinus? 🤔

[@martinusasp8927]

@@Run4Adventure its so funny how some people believe their video is the only one one KZbin 😅 As a standalone video yours are great. Good vibes. But you gotta understand we out here trying to see a 100 different ones to get information. So get to the point asap would be preferred

[@Run4Adventure]

@@martinusasp8927 Thanks for the advice but I think I'll keep doing what I'm doing 👍

[@martinusasp8927]

@@Run4Adventure I'm sure it fits a purpose ✌️🌞

[@fraac]

think it's still ego midsole, not ego max

[@Run4Adventure]

I know, I meant to say EGO but said EGO max by mistake 😔 I didn't notice it until the video was uploaded. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@DavidSherwoodPhoto]

Anyone else find these run a tad bit too long, or just feel sloppy in the toebox? I am a 12 in almost every shoe but with these they feel like clown shoes. 11.5 ALMOST seem like the right fit but it doesn’t take much before my toes are touching the front of the shoe.

[@Run4Adventure]

It might just be down to the shape of the shoe David? Have you run in Altras before these? It definitely ran true to size for me 👍

[@frankfurter7260]

The dogs kept up with no shoes.

[@Run4Adventure]

They have got 4 legs though Frank! Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@andyand100]

Beware Altria laces and sizing and now price I’m carer on feet all day these help more than a running shoe oh they don’t last very long not hols levels but lone peak made to do a job bit like good set new race tires

[@chozen_juan]

Cant believe you just ran right into that giant puddle of sitting water... Ive never seen another person do that on purpose.

[@Run4Adventure]

Really? The shoes were already soaked through from running across the fields. We have to do that all the time when we're running trails in the UK at winter. Thanks for watching 🙏🙂

[@cristianlanda8715]

Vaya manera de echar a perder unas zapatilla emblemáticas de altura!!!

[@Run4Adventure]

How have they spoilt the Lone Peak Cristian? 🤔

[@cristianlanda8715]

@@Run4Adventure a mí parecer reducueron sus posibilidades apartir de la introducción del modeló timp

[@manuel_877]

Good evening Run4adventure and all the runners from 🇪🇸. Interesting review about Altra. Like to Loyd. A nice monday for everyone. 🌞🏃⛰️