It doesn’t change the fit, but it does change the feel very slightly. I’d expect this feeling to be down to the new and more substantial welded overlays covering a large portion of the midfoot. It’s a minor difference, and you’d only notice this if the shoes are side-by-side, but the lockdown feels a little more secure over the midfoot.

The updated welded overlays create a stiffer, more secure lockdown.

For some, that works perfectly, but for those with feet like mine, sometimes your heel will swim around a little, and you’ll be required to use a tight lace lock. Unlike brands like Hoka or Salomon, the Lone Peak is not fitted in the heel. The best way to explain this foot shape is a log shape (see picture), as wide in the heel as the forefoot. Feet come in all different sizes, and the Lone Peak fits one type of foot particularly well. The forefoot width continues back towards the heel. I did have some slight overhang, which ended up being uncomfortable if I tied the laces too tight.īecause of this, I would choose the wide in the future, and I wouldn’t consider my foot overly wide, just average, but bare in mind I’m a barefoot runner used to wider fitting shoes. Most of the shoes fit well for me, except for the width toward the midfoot. You may want to consider the wide fit if you’re on the edge.

Or stick with it because the insole/midsole will pack down, allowing more room for your foot to breathe in time.

Altra shoes tend to come with crazy thick insoles, which is good because it allows a shallow fit for those who need it, but those with deeper feet ought to take them out straight away and switch to a thinner pair.

Switch out the insole for a thinner pair.

If you need more room, I’ve got two solutions for you. Version 6 of the Lone Peak did an excellent job offering ample depth out of the box, but I feel version 7 has shrunk a little. Most running shoes on the market suffer from cramping toes and the midfoot in width what I want to focus on here is depth. It’s a deep shoe that can be made even deeper by switching out the insoles.

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