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Altra Lone Peak 6 Review - “It’s easy to see why these are the Number 1 shoe for Thru-Hikers all over the world.”

Posted by Andy Neil on Feb 10, 2023

On a backpacking trip last year, I ended up hiking with an American trio, all ultra-lighters, all experienced “thru-hikers “and all wearing Altras, a brand that is now synonymous with the longer American hikes such as the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. As hikers do, we discussed gear, and they spoke incredibly highly about their footwear. I was keen to try out the Brand for myse …
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Altra Olympus 5 Hike Low GTX Review - “Max stack height, max cushioning, zero drop.”

Posted by Mathew Garbutt on Feb 10, 2023

Since releasing their first shoe in 2012, Altras popularity has soared - much like the millions of customers who choose to use their products. Nowadays it’s rare for a seemingly unknown brand to enter the somewhat saturated footwear market and make a success of it. But just what were Altra doing that no-one else was? Quite simply, they were offering zero drop running shoes, with …
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