Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR

The Altra Lone Peak brand has established a significant fanbase throughout the years, making the thought of a pair of mid-height hiking boots quite fascinating. Indeed, the Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR combines several contemporary features, including ankle heights, wide toe boxes, substantial cushioning, and zero-drop construction. This blend results in immediate comfort (no break-in time required) and added support on tough terrain or while you are carrying a load.

We will confess that we were initially suspicious of this design at first, but the Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR proved to be a pretty solid piece and a terrific lightweight alternative for trail runners.

However, the Lone Peak ALL-WTHR has to make a few trade-offs. For us, the design flaws were apparent on our climb in Colorado; even with a small load, the boots felt sloppy and untrustworthy, and toe protection was woefully inadequate. Also, the synthetic top material is extremely thin, making it more prone to rips and early wear than other typical leather and heavier synthetic materials we mentioned before.

Ratings: 3.8 stars (from 192 reviews)

Price: $170

Buy it at: https://www.rei.com/product/184154/