Altra Lone Peak 9 WATERPROOF Mid Man - Black/Gray

(Size chart see "attachments" below. NOTE! Men's and women's sizes are identical in all aspects of this shoe! Size and color inquiries: info@petrisbarefoot.com)

Zero drop - Wide toe space - Somewhat heavier - Quite stiff and thick sole - VEGAN - WATERPROOF

Waterproof hikers with some ankle support that are lightweight? They exist! And the bonus is that legendary Lone Peak feel, with connection to the ground, comfort, and protection. Altra upgraded the waterproof upper with a no-sew overlay and 100% PFC-free recycled polyester mesh. Added loops to the lacing system for a locked-in feel and a molded heel collar for a comfortable fit. 

Get comfort, flexibility, and connection to the ground in an updated midsole and feel the extra protection from an overlay cage. And you still get zero drop and Altra's roomiest toe box, including plenty of room to help your toes move more freely, and space through the midfoot. If you’re looking for a champ of a waterproof hiking boot that’s ready to kick it on any trail, we’ve got good news. You just found ‘em.

FEATURES

• Best For: HIKING, LIFESTYLE
• Drop: 0 mm
• Midsole: Altra EGO™
• Outsole: MaxTrac™
• Stack Height: 25 mm
• Upper: Hydroguard waterproof membrane lining by Cosmo, no-sew overlay & recycled
• Footshape: Original
• Composition: Textile
• Family: Lone Peak
• Cushioning: Moderate
• Weight: 452 g

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE

NEVER CHOOSE YOUR "OLD SIZE" if you haven't worn the exact same shoe before! Sizes vary between different models even from the same manufacturer and the size of the shoes you've worn before may have been wrong in size, etc. - there are many possibilities for error.

Also, note that manufacturers' own size charts are often far from accurate. Also, too often only one size chart is used even though the same sizes for different shoe models actually differ from each other, etc.

To find the right size, do the following -

1) First check the length of your feet according to the following instructions. Measure with an assistant if possible (Note! Read the shoe model description below to make sure that you are choosing the right shoe for yourself!):

1. Place the paper on a hard floor next to a wall and step on it BAREFOOT, making sure that your heel slightly touches the wall behind you.
2. Mark the end of your big toe or the outer part of your toes on the paper and repeat the procedure with your other foot. (Note! Make your foot as long as possible to make the measurement easier, keep all your weight on the foot being measured)
3. Finally, measure the distance from the edge of the paper to the end of the big toe or the outermost part of your foot at 90 degrees angle to the paper and write it down for yourself.

2) Add about 1.5-2 cm of room to the measurement of your longer foot you got above to get the required shoe size (inner length of the shoe). (NOTE! The Waterproof model is one size smaller from the inside than the basic Lone Peak model, even though it has the same outsole. This has been taken into account in the above size recommendation!)

3) Choose the right size from the table below, but also take into account the things below the table! We have checked the inner dimensions of this model at PETRI'S BAREFOOT as follows -

Altra Lone peak 9+ Man's inner lengths:

EU 40 - 26,0 cm

EU 40,5 - 26,5 cm

EU 41 - 26,8 cm

EU 42 - 27,1 cm

EU 42.5 - 27,6 cm

EU 43 - 28 cm

EU 44 - 28,6 cm

EU 44.5 - 29,0 cm

EU 45 - 29,4 cm

EU 46 - 29,7 cm

EU 46.5 - 30,2 cm

EU 47 - 30,7 cm

EU 48 - 31,2 cm

EU 49 - 31,8 cm

4) Check the length of your foot again. The longer foot is the one you are looking for! The correct size rarely matches the full EU size.

1. If you have a wide foot compared to the shoe model, always choose the larger size if you are between two sizes. This applies especially to those with a significant width and/or chest in the middle of the foot in relation to the shoe.
2. If you have a narrower foot, you can consider a smaller size.
3. If the arch of your toes differs significantly from the arch of the toe of the shoe, you should choose a larger size if you suspect that one of your toes may touch the front of the shoe at a point other than the longest point of the shoe.

5) Finally, if you can't decide, you can always order two pairs of shoes of the same model for fitting. However, remember to return the wrong size soon because someone is probably also waiting for them, thank you!

PETRI'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Altra Lone Peak 9 WATERPROOF Mid Man is waterproof and elevated version of the basic model, the Altra Lone Peak 9+ model. You read that right, Altra's hiking shoe doesn't have a plus in its name, which is because for some reason there is no Vibram logo on the sole of the shoe, even though it looks and feels very similar in all aspects. Same sole obviously.

With this shoe, you can handle the summer downpour, autumn and spring conditions, and winter snowfalls! Unlike its predecessor, the shoe is more like a hiking shoe, i.e. not so much a running shoe. Of course, you can also run on the trail with it just fine, as long as you don't put the laces on the top too tight. The model is by no means "stiff as a hiking shoe" as Altra claims in its introduction, and the shoe only gets better when you start using it.

NOTE! You can order at least one size larger than the basic Lone Peak 9+. Removing the insole adds more volume to the shoe and, surprisingly, a little more length also. If you want to wear the shoe with thick merino wool socks and an insole, you can take up to two sizes larger than the basic Lone Peak 9+.

See also the product description of the basic Lone Peak 9+. The shoes have a lot in common, although of course the WATERPROOF 9 Mid is quite a bit heavier and stiffer, especially at the beginning.

On the scale of pure barefoot shoe - hybrid model - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I would put the Lone Peak 9 WATERPROOF Mid in the "thick-soled barefoot shoe" category.

Suitability for barefoot shoe beginners

With these shoes, you can safely get to know how the natural zero drop in the shoe affects your movement and, on the other hand, how the wide toe space frees up your toes! Depending on your own experience, you can get thinner barefoot shoes after a few months after you have used the Altras and preferably strengthened the muscles, tendons and fascia of your feet with appropriate foot training.

Suitability for experienced barefooters

Here's a great shoe to wear if hiking in the countryside appeals to you and/or for long walks in bad weather! They save your feet on hard surfaces (compare our ancestors in the forest), but still provide the same important things as real barefoot shoes in the form of zero drop and good toe space.