Altra Lone Peak 9 Mid GTX

[xnader]

Anyone used these for hunting? I hear a lot of complaints on waterproofing. Wondering how they do in brush/poky places as well. Thinking about getting a pair as I absolutely love the Lone Peak shoes.

 

[isleofGough]

The plus version of regular line peaks are very good (though not as durable as topo's) but I found the mid size didn't fit nearly as well, were less comfortable, and not that waterproof.

 

[7SAUM-J]

I live in the low's and got a pair of mid waterproofs for a September muzzle loader hunt in KS. I did 16 miles across 2 days in them and they were very comfortable as expected. My only real complaint was how fast they wet through.

 

[xnader]

I live in the low's and got a pair of mid waterproofs for a September muzzle loader hunt in KS. I did 16 miles across 2 days in them and they were very comfortable as expected. My only real complaint was how fast they wet through.

The waterproofing was my main concern with them

 

[Scorpion]

They are super comfortable to me, probably even more than the lows. They wet through so easily that their waterproofing makes Salomon boots feel like Xtra Tuffs in comparison. The fabric doesn’t seem to be treated with any kind of DWR and wets out very easily.

No synthetic boot is going to work well in brush, thorns, etc and maintain any level of waterproofness. The GTX liner will be Swiss cheesed quickly.

That said, they do dry out pretty quickly. Should be fine for a lot of western hunts.

 

[swavescatter]

I run the 9+ during archery or summer and they’re great. Very quiet and light. Love them. Lots of locust thorny bush in my area. During heavy rain I’ll switch to my Lapponia 3’s.

That said they don’t last long and I’ll be trying Topos next.

 

[Joe Biss]

The lows are the most comfortable sneaker I’ve worn out of the box. I took them on an 18 mile backpacking trip with a 65-70lb pack. Good traction, no foot fatigue and they dry out fast. It feels like a barefoot shoe with good supports. I greatly prefer to wear something breathable that dries out well compared to something that is waterproof, but makes my feet sweat, or takes forever to dry out. I’ll wear them archery hunting this year and report back.

 

[xnader]

The lows are the most comfortable sneaker I’ve worn out of the box. I took them on an 18 mile backpacking trip with a 65-70lb pack. Good traction, no foot fatigue and they dry out fast. It feels like a barefoot shoe with good supports. I greatly prefer to wear something breathable that dries out well compared to something that is waterproof, but makes my feet sweat, or takes forever to dry out. I’ll wear them archery hunting this year and report back.

Yeah the lows are my favorite shoe of all time, been wearing them for a few years now, makes me want to try the boots


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[Bratch]

I’ve worn the non GTX for early season OK whitetail evening hunts the last couple seasons and love them. Morning hunts usually have so much dew on the grass that I opt for something more waterproof.

 

[mtnwrunner]

I hunted with them last year for the first time and they are a great shoe for wide feet. Super comfy and the support and grip are great. I backpack hunt as well as backpack alot during the rest of year and have been using them on my trips. Waterproofing ain't great and the durability is dependent on the country you are hiking in. I kinda view them as a disposable shoe however my current pair will be going on it's second year although it will be the last.

Randy