#12 in Hiking Boots
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9 Hiking Shoe
$189.95
100
Pros
- +Less likely to sprain an ankle in most terrain
- +Do fine with microspikes (wp lp's)
- +Better feel and mobility
- +Better responsiveness over varied terrain
Cons
- −Not going to support crampons
- −Not reasonable in deep snow
- −Minimalist cushioning
- −Zero drop
“Honestly, I'm more likely to sprain an ankle in my single mountaineering Lowas than my Altra Lone Peaks in most terrain. The WP LP's do fine with microspikes, for those spring, mid-elevation training ”
