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Trail
Roomy toe box and a breathable trail feel; the main complaint is cushioning that breaks down.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Runner review · Tom H · Serious · Nov 2, 2026
MixedFit is the whole reason I keep buying Altras. My toes finally spread out on long descents and I get no black nails anymore. But I'm 52, run about 35 miles a week and the cushioning on the 9 feels flat to me after 15 miles, and the outsole lugs were visibly worn down by 300 miles. For the price I expected more life. Would I buy again? Probably the older version if I find it on sale.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Dec 7, 2025 · summarized
MixedFirst Altra was the Lone Peak 9: comfortable and spacious at first, but it breaks down, becoming too soft and uneven, so not good value.
Most runners love the Altra Lone Peak 9 for its roomy, comfortable toe box and light, breathable feel on trails. The main complaints are that the cushioning breaks down or feels firm, and durability varies from heavy wear to very long life. Sizing and quality drew complaints from a couple of runners.
Of the 14 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 21% mixed and 21% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (2 reviews), wears out fast (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review).
We collected and summarized 13 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. One review was submitted directly to RunningRecs. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
