Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Altra Superior 7
Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Altra Superior 7: weight, drop (0 mm vs 0 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Altra Superior 7 is 31 g lighter. The Altra Lone Peak 9 has more cushioning (25 mm at the heel).
AltraAltra Lone Peak 9Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Altra Lone Peak 9: specs and races
AltraAltra Superior 7Zapatilla ligera y de poca amortiguación de Altra, con drop cero y puntera ancha, para sentir el terreno.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Altra Lone Peak 9 | Altra Superior 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 295 g | 264 g |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Heel stack | 25 mm | 21 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 25 mm | 21 mm |
| Lug depth | 3.8 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Fit | Wide | Wide |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed | smooth, mixed |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Tied in 249
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| Race | What it needs | Altra Lone Peak 9 | Altra Superior 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB168 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal167 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
These are Altra's lowest-to-the-ground trail shoes. The Superior 7 is the minimalist one: 21 mm of foam and 264 g. The Lone Peak 9 has 4 mm more cushioning and deeper lugs, at a cost of 31 g.
Choose the Altra Lone Peak 9 if…
- You want a versatile trail shoe for any mid distance.
- You want a bit more underfoot protection.
- You need a bit more grip (3.8 mm lugs).
Choose the Altra Superior 7 if…
- You want a near-minimalist feel.
- You run short distances or are working on your running form.
- You prioritise weight (264 g).