Who should buy the Altra Lone Peak 4.0

  • An ideal trail companion for off-road runners with wide feet and neutral pronation.
  • A solid choice for long distance trail runners who are looking for protective and comfortable trail shoe that can handle marathon distances on the trails.

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Updates to the Altra Lone Peak 4.0

  • Upper unit utilizes Quick-Dry Air Mesh that is supported by stitched-on overlays for securing the foot in place.
  • The tongue unit has a webbed surface that aims to cinch against the foot and avert sideward slipping.
  • Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and A-Bound serve as the primary cushioning system.
  • MaxTrac rubber outsole and the StoneGuard film are the technologies that handle the rocks and other debris.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 updates

Delivers on durability

The outsole unit of the Altra Lone Peak 4.0 is made up of the MaxTrac technology, a compound that is durable and able to withstand the damaging nature of the surfaces.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 maxtrac

This layer is also constructed to provide surface adherence, a property that is highly essential when traversing uneven topography.

Lone Peak 4.0 comes with grippy curved lugs

Curved gripping lugs form the TrailClaw configuration. These prominent nodes act like hooks that clamp onto the ground, thus delivering heightened grip. The opposite-facing layout enables foot-to-ground control during upward and downward traversals.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 trailclaw

The trail rudder is fundamentally an extended outsole structure. The extra length permits additional surface control, especially when handling descents.

Provides robust cushioning 

The A-Bound technology is a full-length topsole that’s designed to provide robust cushioning to the underfoot of the wearer. The material itself is made using environmentally friendly materials to reduce material wastage and buildup of plastics.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 robust cushioning

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is an industry-standard compound that’s used for many running shoes. This piece acts as the midsole foundation, supporting the top layer and the foot at the same time. It doesn’t sag quickly or lose structure after each run.

Protects the foot from the abrasive elements

The StoneGuard technology is a sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that is sandwiched between the midsole and outsole. The job of this layer is to protect the foot from the abrasive elements on the trails.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 stoneguard

It’s robust but flexible enough to follow the natural movement capacity of the foot as it bends and gears itself for each step.

Additional cushioning is provided by the 5-mm contour footbed. This extra piece can be removed or replaced with a custom orthotic insert if the wearer chooses it.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 is a breathable trail shoe

The upper unit of the Altra Lone Peak 4.0 is made up of the Quick-Dry Air Mesh. This fabric offers breathability and security without luring in trail debris. Ventilation holes are present in this material, but they’re not prominent.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 quick dry airmesh

The Quick-Dry distinction means that it’s made to stave off water absorption and retention. The Heel Claw construction involves the curved collar design that’s supposed to clamp the back of the foot and keep it in place.

The padding that graces the shoe’s rear also helps when it comes to preventing accidental shoe removals and in-shoe wobbling.

Ensures optimal coverage and protection

The stitched-on overlays of the Lone Peak 4.0 are meant to shield the mesh from scratches and potential cuts. They’re also intended to help the traditional lacing system when it comes to adjusting the tightness or looseness of the fit.

Altra Lone Peak 4.0 stitched overlays

The 4-Point Gaiter Trap is comprised of several overlays on the upper unit that are made to be anchors for separately-purchased gaiter attachments. The four spots that welcome the hooks of the gaiters ensure optimal coverage, thereby protecting the foot from the elements.

Facts / Specs

Terrain: Trail
Weight: Men 10.2oz / Women 8.5oz
Drop: 0mm
Arch support: Neutral
Update: Altra Lone Peak 7
Forefoot height: 25mm
Heel height: 25mm

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