Altra Lone Peak 9 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7

Lone Peak 9 or Speedgoat 7? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want zero drop and room for your toes on the trail? Get the Lone Peak 9.

Want cushion and grip for any trail? Get the Speedgoat 7.

Get the Lone Peak 9 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You need a roomier fit
• You want a zero-drop shoe

Get the Speedgoat 7 if

• You want a little more give underfoot
• You want more foam underfoot (13mm more at the heel)
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit

On the run

Lone Peak 9: Zero drop, room for your toes. Low, firm and zero drop, so you feel the trail. A rock plate takes the edge off sharp stuff, but it isn’t a cushioned shoe.

Speedgoat 7: The trail all-rounder. Plenty of cushion for downhills and a slightly livelier new foam. It stays stable on technical ground, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole sticks to almost anything.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Lone Peak 9. Altra’s foot-shaped toebox lets your toes spread out. The midfoot is roomy too, so narrow feet may need to size down or lace snugly.

Speedgoat 7. Runs about a half size short, so most runners go up a half. Narrower than most HOKA trail shoes, and the toebox can press the big toe on long descents. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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