The legend you know and love is back and better than ever. The Lone Peak 8 is ready for larger-than-life trail adventures, so grab your pack and let’s go. Altra has built it for more. More kilometres and more trails with a refined ripstop mesh upper for durability. A MaxTrac™ outsole gives you the sticky underfoot grip you need to take the trail less travelled with confidence. The Lone Peak 8 gives you a roomy toe box and zero drop, so you can move the way you were designed to. Add in a sprinkle of responsive yet comfortable Altra EGO™ midsole foam and you’ll be sitting (or thru-hiking, exploring or trail running) pretty. Go big and get out there!

Features

• Altra EGO™ foam harmonises the balance between responsiveness and comfort
• MaxTrac™ outsole provides the perfect combination of grip, traction and durability on all types of terrain
• Ripstop mesh upper provides great durability
• Original FootShape Fit

Zero-Drop

Keeping your heel and toes level, zero-drop shoes mimic your natural barefoot position, encouraging a better midfoot or forefoot strike. Balanced cushioning ensures comfort for long distances, whilst the lack of additional, beefy cushioning in the heel reduces the impact of your landing and helps to improve your posture.

Like with anything, what works for some people doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. Differences in anatomy and individual biomechanics may mean that zero-drop shoes aren’t for you, particularly if you’ve got flat feet or you’re dealing with abnormal foot pain.

Want to learn more about zero-drop shoes? Check out our technical guide here.