It just feels more sensitive to the ground, yet probably has better protection because it isn’t as soft. The evolution of a revolution, this renowned trail running shoe will have you quivering with excitement to tackle any trail fast, slow, short and long. Thanks to the TrailClaw™ and MaxTrac™ outsole, the Lone Peak 5 is one of our grippiest trail shoes to date. I unexpectedly received a letter from the local hospital saying I was scheduled for surgery the following week (had seen an orthopod 6 months earlier who said there surgery was the only option but there was a 12 - 18 month waiting list) and I was able to say "no thanks, I'm all good now. Wrap securely in a bag or with paper, if the items are fragile and potentially breakable we ask bubble wrap is used to protect the item/s.

This means that the shoe is wider and more squared at the forefoot compared to your classic running shoe, and has no height differential between heel and toe. While we have always loved the fit of this shoe, it doesn't lock your foot in as tightly as you'd want for downhill sections on the go. If your feet have two different sizes, when comparing against the size chart use the length of your larger foot. While I love doing shorter training runs (6-10 miles) in these shoes, I don’t think I could do anything long in them if the weather was hot.MaxTrac™ A perfect combination of grip, traction, and durability that will eat up gnarly terrain like a boss. It offers more sensitivity than we initially expected, with a low-to-the-ground feel, but balancing the amount of protection perfectly.

However, when tromping through the Uncompahgre River with this newest iteration, we found this drainage system isn't as effective as the previous version because the drainage is concentrated at the top of the foot. Rest assured you wont need to pay for the exchanged parcel to come back to you, we’ve got it covered! For the first time, the Lone Peak features the responsive Altra EGO™ midsole - just as nice an underfoot squish, with greater spring. It utilizes a zero drop design, meaning there is no extra cushioning in the heel relative to the forefoot.I’ve worn these shoes twice in the rain, with puddles everywhere, and the grip on the rock we have here was good and they didn’t really pick up any mud, so that’s a big plus. It’s advisable to use a service that insures the parcel in the event that it goes missing in transit. We've tested versions of the Lone Peak over the last six years, and the traction pattern and rubber have changed and seen some make-overs, but the new outsole isn't much different from the previous model.