| Miles / km's | Cushion | Bottom line |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
75+/120+ | High | Best for super long hours of standing, walking, hiking or trail running. | ||
75/120 | Avg-high | 2-in-1 one: Trail running and backpacking. | ||
50/80 | Avg | Safest bet. Closest you get to a typical running shoe anatomy, versatile. | ||
30/50 | Avg-low | More of a minimalist, performance shoe. | ||
10/16 | Low | Really performance oriented pick. |
|
These are only approximate values assuming typical settings. If you think you;
- Are heavier than the average person,
- Relatively less conditioned for longer runs,
- Will mostly be running on trails more rocky than average, etc...
...then always opt for the more cushioned option when in doubt.
Altra Lone Peak 4.5's.
The five upgrades took place going from Lone Peak 4.0 to 4.5:
- Improved tow-box durability (the issue with 4.0 is fixed),
- New lacing system now allows fine tuning the fit in some subtle ways,
- More fitted upper,
- Quicker midsole recovery,
- Some new extra color options and prettier overall design.
Altra really picked up their design game recently.
This means that going from Lone Peak 4.0 to 4.5, the fit, comfort and durability are improved drastically.
Outsole equips the very same outer structure so-called "MaxTrac", so unlike other updates like Timp 1.5 > Timp 2.0 and Olympus 3.5 > Olympus 4.0, traction isn't impacted with this one.
- #A sidenote here: REI's trail running shoe chart is GOOLLDDD. Highly recommend you to check it out before you read any further.
This new Grey/Orange color of Lone Peak 4.5 is really liked by many - including me.
Here's my conversation with the awesome Customer Rep Liz
- 19:33 Liz W.
- Thank you for contacting Altra! I'd be happy to assist you.
- 19:33 Canberk
- Hi Liz! Hope you're having a great day!
- 19:33 Liz W.
- Hello Canberk!
- 19:33 Liz W.
- I am! How about you?
- 19:34 Canberk
- Good, thanks!
- 19:34 Canberk
- I'm wondering about the changes took place going from Lone Peak 4.0 to 4.5. Could you help me about that?
- 19:34 Liz W.
- I would be glad to help you with that.
- 19:34 Liz W.
- The Lone Peak 4.5 has been trimmed down.
- 19:35 Canberk
- Could you elaborate?
- 19:36 Liz W.
- Of course, makes the shoe more flexible and has have an easier lacing system.
- 19:37 Liz W.
- The midsole also recovers more quickly.
- 19:38 Canberk
- I see.
- 19:38 Liz W.
- Hope that helps!
- 19:38 Liz W.
- Is there anything else I can help you with today?
- 19:39 Canberk
- Is Lone Peak 4.5 more fitted compared to the 4.0?
- 19:40 Liz W.
- Customers have found the shoe to fit more snug.
- 19:41 Canberk
- One last question: What about the durability?
- 19:42 Liz W.
- The shoe is durable for trails.
- 19:42 Liz W.
- This has not changed from the 4 to the 4.5
- 19:43 Canberk
- So I guess the upper construction is the same besides the lacing system?
- 19:43 Liz W.
- The upper material is also trimmed down.
- 19:44 Canberk
- But the material durability is the same I guess.
- 19:44 Liz W.
- That is correct!
- 19:45 Canberk
- Another Rep named Morgan told me that durability was enhanced from 4.0 to 4.5 as well. So are you sure it isn't changed?
- 19:46 Liz W.
- Sorry we did have some issues with toe caps however has been addressed with the 4.5.
- 19:47 Canberk
- So the toe-box durability is higher in 4.5.
- 19:47 Canberk
- OK, I guess that's all then!
- 19:47 Canberk
- What about the traction?
- 19:48 Liz W.
- The traction is the same with the Maxtrac. (A perfect combination of grip, traction and durability that will eat up gnarly terrain like a boss).
- 19:49 Canberk
- Is MaxTrac better than Vibra Mega?
- 19:50 Liz W.
- Virbram is actually better since is also sticky.
I hope this post was helpful for you to learn more about the trail running shoes in your mind.
Feel free to ask me any questions or provide feedback and I'll be happy to respond in the comment section below.
Thank you for reading!
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