Altra Superior 7 vs Lone Peak 9

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

The short answer

Want a light, flexible, close-to-the-ground trail shoe? Get the Superior 7.

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

Get the Superior 7 if

You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.8 oz
You’d rather spend $15 less

Get the Lone Peak 9 if

You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
Long runs are your thing
You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
You need a wide width

On the run

Superior 7: Light, natural, zero-drop trail. Light, flexible and natural, with excellent ground feel and solid traction. Not ideal for heel strikers.

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.

Specs side by side

	Superior 7	Lone Peak 9
Price	$130	$145
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	21 / 21mm	25 / 25mm
Drop	0mm	0mm
Weight, men’s	8.3 oz*	11.15 oz
Weight, women’s	Not listed by Altra	9.3 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard	Standard, Wide
Built for	Trails, Tempo & workouts	Trails, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear
Expected life	400–500 miles	350–450 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

Superior 7. True to size but less roomy than other Altras, with a low toebox. Wide available.

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.

Try them on

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