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I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
Hi laurie, this is the website I use for gear reviews for all hiking related gear. They are not a commercial review and don't sell stuff. https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topi...running-shoes?specs=n&n=0&sort_field=#compareI wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
I am due for some new hiking shoes, but the 190-euro price for Altra Lone Peaks leaves me cold!
Rebekah...….I picked up my Lone Peak 4.0's for £102 from Blacks in UK. (100euro).
I moved over to the Lone Peak 3.5's and completed the Norte & Ingles last year and loved them.
Although I have done close on 1000 miles, I can still use them for training hikes on dry flat surfaces - the tread disappeared around Sigueiro last year.
It's been nigh-on impossible to buy 3.5's in the UK, particularly in size 11. So have moved across to the Lone Peak 4.0. To date I have completed approx. 2 x 20 mile hikes and find them even better than the 3,5's.
Although the shoe is a total remake (soles and upper in new materials), the only difference I have seen is the toe box is slightly wider.
Talking to fellow hikers, the feedback has generally been - if you like the 3.5's, you'll love the 4.0's.
However. you may need to re-check the sizing as some feedback is that the 4.0 is a slightly larger fit (maybe because of the increased width). I personally did not find the size difference - but then I am a heathen
Hope this helps
Davie
I am in the middle of the camino Frances rigjt know, with a pair of low altras 4.o. I am so so happy with them. No foot issues at all so far, I feel great!!!!I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
I wore the Altra Olympus in 2016 and in 2018 the Timp--the TImp is basically the Lone Peak with a bit more cushioning and wider toe box.
With enough years to experience something that's perfect (the perfect bra, bathing suit, Altras et al) I've learned that if you are loving something, buy more of it/them BEFORE you will need them 'cause they are going to change or discontinue it for sure.
I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
We walked from A Garda to Santiago in pouring rain at the end of Nov. 2018. I wore the high ankle Lone Peak 3.5 I was worried because ankle "boots" always hurt after awhile. I like them better now than the low model, as I believe they gave my ankles more support without the hurt. If you can wait to purchase, Altra has a big sale in July. We got great prices last year.I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
I am due for some new hiking shoes, but the 190-euro price for Altra Lone Peaks leaves me cold!
Thanks Dave, better information than those gear review websites.The good news is that for most folks who loved the 3.0 and the 3.5 for the comfort and fit, it is reported that they also approve of the 4.0. One of the nicer improvements is a sorta segmented 'rock plate' that allows more forefoot flexion. Of course, what most report to be true is irrelevant if such isn't true for you, Laurie. So trying them out and if they are a no-no, the ability to make easy return to the seller will be important.
The bad news. They changed the composition of the outer sole.There are two common complaints.
I find both of these complaints to be potentially subjective.
- They seem to have a bit less traction on wet surfaces. Others say this is not so.
- Since their release last fall, some have complained of premature wear of the outer sole.
Traction issues are extremely difficult to reproduce for testing, much less for regular wear. This means that there is no way certain for someone to compare an older shoe with a new one in identical traction situations.
The other factor is that it is important to assess exactly when during the life of the shoe are people making a comparison. It is a known fact that after the outer soles have been worn for a while, they become 'grippy-er'. That's because there are thin layers of embedded production 'oils' in a new outersole that allow it to release from the mold that forms them. The new outersoles are also 'harder'.
Both of these factors resolve with some wear. The oils wear off, and the 'hardness' of the outersole becomes gritted and pitted and softened a bit. The 'grippy' factor goes up.
Premature wear of the outersole could be an issue of an initial run of the shoe where a defect in the 'ingredients' of the outersole production caused something to be not included in the batch or a wrong ingredient added accidentally. Sorta like leaving out salt in bread dough. . . normally the bread will turn out great, but the flub up with that one batch of dough creates a bread that tastes 'flat'.
The other issue is that with all of the different ways that a person will wear a shoe, from how it is fitted to the addition of inserts like insoles or orthotics to changes in a persons stride (like increasing problems with pronation) ANY new shoe might exhibit premature wear.
And there might just be an issue with the shoe, period. That is why shoe manufactures will hire people like me to continuously do quality assurance testing of their shoes throughout their production life. If there is a fault in manufacture that shows up with testing at any time, then production methods can be examined from where the raw materials are sourced to final construction. If the problem is identified, it can be corrected.
My best advice is to try the 4.0. Everything I've heard suggests that the comfort will either be similar to your 3.0s or better. If there is an issue with the quality of the pair of shoes you purchase, the manufacturer will have their warranty which they are great about honoring.
Same. After some obsessive research and following Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust) on YouTube I ordered a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Mid Mesh over the internet. Came back and immediately order the Mid RSM version (also on sale) for my spring Camino. You can still find the 3.5 online, & Altra (US) has some sizes available in their outlet dept. Also at CampSaver (US, Florida, I think).With enough years to experience something that's perfect (the perfect bra, bathing suit, Altras et al) I've learned that if you are loving something, buy more of it/them BEFORE you will need them 'cause they are going to change or discontinue it for sure. Makes me crazy! It feel nuts to buy something before it's needed but it is the way to go to ensure you'll have it a little longer. Love my Altras. Bought a second pair right away. Hoping I'll love the Altra 4s but they may be gone by the time I need 'em.
I have low Altra Lone PeK 3.5 and love them. My husband just bought high top LP 4.0. The lacing is different in that the lace goes through a tunnel of fabric rather than a hole. The fabric on the top of the foot is also different...thin, but has a plastic feel to it. He loves them. Both are the waterproof version.I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
I have low Altra Lone PeK 3.5 and love them. My husband just bought high top LP 4.0. The lacing is different in that the lace goes through a tunnel of fabric rather than a hole. The fabric on the top of the foot is also different...thin, but has a plastic feel to it. He loves them. Both are the waterproof version.
What would the Altra fans wear for a winter Camino? The lower elevations might not be so much of a snow problem, but what about the higher elevations?
Order them direct from Altra. They offer free shipping and free return shipping, along with a 30 day trial period.My podiatrist wants me to switch to Altra Olympus, but no one carries them near me in Sacramento. I've been using Hoka Stinson ATR 4s for about a year and they are great but I really need to get into true zero drop with max cushioning.
I don't know if my experience means much, but I have just returned from walking Camino Frances wearing Altra Lone Peaks. I encountered 2 days of snow and 4 days of constant rain.What would the Altra fans wear for a winter Camino? The lower elevations might not be so much of a snow problem, but what about the higher elevations?
I don't know if my experience means much, but I have just returned from walking Camino Frances wearing Altra Lone Peaks. I encountered 2 days of snow and 4 days of constant rain.
The snow was no problem - the grip of the LP was exceptional and they didn't get wet at all. Shoes and socks were dry even after hours of snow falling on them.
Rain - goodness me. On day 1, we got caught in a deluge in which my shoes and socks were squelching within 2 minutes. We found shelter, wrung everything out, kept walking after the rain passed and by the time we arrived at the albergue a couple of hours later, shoes and socks were nearly completely dry and certainly completely dry by the next morning. Days later I walked in rain for 4 consecutive days covering 130kms, so a fair number of hours exposed to the rain. Shoes held up really well snd dried really quickly. It was only on day 3, at the end of a 42km day in driving rain, that my shoes and socks started to feel quite wet (still not as squelchy as day 1 though). And again, they were dry the next day.
While I probably wouldn't wear them in the middle of winter, I thought the Altra LPs handled a variety of conditions really well.
I have been caught in rain and even stream crossings many times in my Altras. I always wear Darn Tough socks and liners with them, and my feet stay relatively dry and it all dries fast.
I love this combination for all weather, even summer heat.
Hi peregrina, i'm sorry you haven't had as much luck with your Altras - but so happy the love for them in still there! No, I've never worn gaiters.Well, you guys have been lucky, or I have been unlucky. I found that my Lone Peaks had virtually no water resistance. In fact, walking through wet grass in the morning meant I had wet feet in a matter of minutes. Not a big deal, because I have decided that getting wet feet in shoes that dry quickly is preferable to my many years of goretex that didn’t really keep my feet dry either in any storm of consequence, and then I was stuck with a slow drying shoe.
Overall, this issue did not detract from my enthusiastic love of these wonderful shoes.
Do you wear gaiters?
Looking for some advice about the best type of socks to wear with Altra Lone's - just bought the 4.0. Read many threads about various socks but wondering if there are socks suitable for the Altras? Someone suggested wearing insoles but again, would these be suitable? Thanks for any advice on this.
@peregrina2000 thanks for that. Because of the wide toe box in the Altra's I was concerned about chaffing especially with insoles (Altra dont seem to do insoles). Maybe I'll just go for the socks or get the silicone ones a bigger size and tailor them....
I have recently become an Altra fanatic--wore the LonePeak 3.5 last fall on the CP, although I am not sure they are the right shoes for the endless Portuguese cobblestones. I also own a pair of Neoshell 3.O's--which I find stiff and fit a bit differently. They are somewhat waterproof (not the seams). Right now I'm very happy with a pair of Timps. Both the Timps and the Olympus have a much narrower midsole, but that doesn't seem to interfere with the fit. I use aftermarket insoles for all my Altras.I wore Altras Lone Peak 3.0 on my camino last year. I will spare you all the epiphany that I had thanks to @davebugg, but suffice it to say that my 19 years of caminos in hiking boots or hiking shoes are DONE! Now it’s time to buy a new pair for Camino 2019. Of course, the 3.0 is no longer available. I see that the 3.5 is available, but not all sizes at all places. Altras’ website is only selling the 4.0.
Any advice on the differences between these shoes? I suppose it is silly to try to find a pair of 3.0 on ebay or some such place, but I am one who likes to stick with what works.
I very much liked the low shoe, but see they make higher ones. Would appreciate opinions on that point as well.
Thanks, buen camino, Laurie
Injinji toesocks are my go-to: thin ones for walking in and thicker ones for arvo/evening if it's a bit cooler. I wear the shortest possible, 'no-show'. As long as my shoes are tied firmly I have no problem with my shoes 'eating' my socks. They dry quickly too. I've worn the same pair for 4 caminos.Looking for some advice about the best type of socks to wear with Altra Lone's - just bought the 4.0. Read many threads about various socks but wondering if there are socks suitable for the Altras? Someone suggested wearing insoles but again, would these be suitable? Thanks for any advice on this.
Thank you! Have just ordered these. They look like what I have been looking for. Glad to have the recommendation .I wear these with LP4's and have had no problems at all. Very comfortable in fact, so much so I am about to order some more from Decathlon. Forclaz is the 'in house' product by Decathlon.
I have found they wear and wash well....but of course, YMMV!
QUECHUA Mid-top mountain hiking socks. Forclaz 500 2 Pairs - Dark Blue
With regard to insoles with LP4, I'm still unsure about whether to try some out yet.
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