Customer Reviews Altra Lone Peak All-Wthr Mid

What's up with Altra shoes shrinking? These boots run a full size smaller than usual. I love Altras and own these same boots in an earlier version, but after 3 years of rugged wear, they have stopped keeping my feet dry. I was excited about these new ones because the black looks great and the style appears to have been upgraded, including quick laces at the top and a sleeker profile. But going up a half size from my usual 9.5 to 10 was not enough; I'd need a 10.5, which is not available. Oh well.

These do not fit like the Lone Peak low tops or the Lone Peak hiker that isn’t waterproof. They seemed wider and definitely stiffer. I was not able to wear them because of the extra room in the toe box. The non water proof hiker is so comfortable. Wish these fit the same.

I LOVE THE COLOR. I have been wanting these for a minute. I fell inlove with Altras when I bought the Olypus 4. The down side of those is they are not water proof which lead me to this purchase. I was super into the colors and that they were all weather shoes. Perfect. I usually wear men's shoes but women's red color was too pretty to pass up. So, I went with the women's style this time. I did have to go up half a size in my women's size, so they run small. I went to a local store to get my size right before I ordered these online, to avoid returns and all that fun stuff. I would have bought them at the store(s), but they didn't have them in the red that I have been after. They are a little different then the Altras I currently own which is the Olympus 4's (size 10 in men's), so next time I will most likely get more in the Olympus family. But, I still love them and can't wait to put some in some miles during the rainy, slushy, and snowy days.

This is my second pair of Altras, the only shoe, it seems, that I can wear, thanks to my specific issues (metatarsalgia and toes that cannot be cramped in any way). The wide toe box is a lifesaver and the brand was recommended to me by my podiatrist. I was fitted with my first pair, with the salesman suggesting a size 8. All my life I've worn a 7, until two salespeople recently told me that going up a full size is the way to go with walking/running shoes. They were right. For this shoe, which I expect to wear in winter, I ordered an 8.5 to accommodate heavier socks AND a high arch insert. I haven't given them a real try out yet, but they seem to be very comfortable and supportive. Fingers crossed, cause they're also very cute and the maroon color and style details are great.

I love Lone Peaks, and the waterproof are proving to be a great choice. My only complaint it that they make an odd little "whoople" noise when I walk (due to them seeming just a hair too big) and I'm concerned that the water proofing will wear quickly at the point were they bend by my toes.

These felt really uncomfortable for some reason on my feet. I have tried the version that is not water proof and those are very comfortable so I am not sure why these didn't feel similar. They also make this very weird swish swish sound while I walked. I really wanted a vegan and water proof hiking boots but sadly I had to return them.

The material made a strange sound with every step during mid stance on both shoes.