ALTRA Men's AL0A4VQG Lone Peak All-WTHR Low Trail Running Shoe

wear

but the added stiffness of the upper rubs my achiles tendon to the point I need to wear hiking socks with them (even after multiple walks in them).

I’ve got a pal whose had bare knee problems since wearing them.

There are also many reviews where the fabrics wears out in a specific spot where the fabric meets the TPU near the toe.

however the fabric seems pretty tough so I suspect the culprit is when it gets really dirty and the dirt wears that location out.

fabric

What rubbed me wrong was the pinching and rubbing of the folded fabric when I flexed my feet as I would if running up a steep incline or even just the toe off action.

walking

Walking through dew-covered grass now results in soaked feet.

The outersole is a bit thicker than other Altra shoes, giving more cushion when walking on pavement and the shoe overall is not quite as flexible as other Altra models.

So there’s the head scratcher, as soon as you start walking the event starts ripping.

sole

After about 6 months the sole has now separated from the shoe in the heal.

The glue stops glueing, the sole disappears quicker.

I tried the Timp 3, and could barely stand up from slipping over, then the sole came away from the upper.

slippery

shoe-box

Toe box is plenty wide enough for my toes to spread out naturally and there is zero drop from heel to toe.

hiking trail

Worked great
Bought these for trail hiking on vacation (nothing super steep or strenuous).

comfortable

The wide toebox makes them very comfortable.

Altra brand shoes are unbelievably comfy and seemingly well made, this makes my 2nd pair and I'll be buying more in the future, no doubts‼️

Comfortable shoe if you order 1/2 size longer than typically.


So Altra lone peaks are incredibly comfortable.

I’ve had a few now, and they have all been comfy.

purchase

width

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

quality control

If it wasn't for the quality control issues, I would have kept this boot.

Cons: Quality control is severely lacking.

Oddly enough the place where the stitching was really falling apart was marked with a Quality Control sticker!

damage

The lining had wrinkles and was loose not glued down.

It was apparent this would need to be repaired immediately or the problem would only worsen.

The stitch was place outside of where it was supposed to be and it was plain to see this stitch would most likely get torn or cut during a hike and would place the rest of the stitching for the boot in jeopardy.

boot

On the right boot, where the gore-tex fabric is stitched into the boot was poorly done.

Upon further inspection, the stitching wasn't much better in the left boot.

Upon further inspection found another issues with the stitching of the leather on the inside of the right boot.

Upon further inspection of reviews for this boot from Amazon and other websites, it is also apparent the glue Rocky uses for their boots is not what it used to be and can fail after some use requiring the owner to purchase another pair of boots.

Because of the issues with the pair I bought and questions about durability, I decided to return the boots.

I don't think they would make good work boots because they are so lightweight.

The only complaint I have is that the width of material that holds the tongue in place on the left boot is incorrect such that the tongue always wants to slip to the outside.

In comparing the width of material to the right boot the mistake is clear.

interior

very little break in
comfortable right out of box

However, I have hiked in them every day on and off trails in the Laguna Mountains of Southern California.

Probably the most comfortable and sturdy boots I've ever put on 10 out of 10 will buy again hope they last awhile we shall see

Like the moccasin toe , comfortable, easy lacing.

Very Comfortable
I have only had these boots for one week.

hiking

Great for hiking
Man I can't say enough how much I love these boots.

Took it for a short hike and had no issues at all.

I would recommend these boots for hiking or hunting.

comfortable boot

Salewa Men's Wildfire Edge GTX Hiking Shoes, 9.5 US

pain

but it is very uncomfortable, I have thin feet and this shoe hurt my right foot, today I have a heel spur problem because of this shoe and I am receiving medical attention

foot pain

heel

Very comfortable and no break-in time, wear them right out of the box.

These are perfect for the dirt trails I normally hike.

Good Approach Shoe
Like:  Excellent on rock scrambles and via feratta Not recommended for long hikes

Bought a different pair of Salewa’s since they are quickly becoming my favorite hiking shoe brand.

I have yet to feel some sort of discomfort while out on a trail.

ALTRA Men's AL0A4VQG Lone Peak All-WTHR Low Trail Running Shoe

$ 115 - $ 155.03

Apr, 2, 2023

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

$ 125.6 - $ 157

May, 7, 2023

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

$ 125.6 - $ 157

May, 7, 2023

Salewa Men's Wildfire Edge GTX Hiking Shoes, 9.5 US

$ 163.54 - $ 199.95

Nov, 10, 2021