Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Lone Peak 8
Lone Peak 9 or Lone Peak 8? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
The Lone Peak 9 replaced the Lone Peak 8.
A more natural flex and a little more ground feel, with an optional Vibram outsole on the Lone Peak 9+. Same zero drop and price.
What changed
- Ride: More natural flex and a little more ground feel. Same zero drop.
- Outsole: MaxTrac outsole as standard, or Vibram on the Lone Peak 9+.
- Price: Same price.
- On the run: Feels about the same.
- Measured: 0.7 oz heavier. Heel stack and drop about the same.
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.
Lone Peak 8: The zero-drop trail classic. Low, flexible and natural, with a barefoot-like feel on a stable, grounded platform. Doubles as a hiking shoe.
Specs side by side
| Lone Peak 9 | Lone Peak 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145 | Not sold here (launched at $140) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 25 / 25mm | 25 / 25mm* |
| Drop | 0mm | 0mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 11.15 oz | 10.7 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 9.3 oz | 9.1 oz* |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Trails, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Trails, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 250–350 miles |
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.
Lone Peak 8. True to size with a foot-shaped toebox, secure midfoot lockdown and generous padding.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.