The shoe’s stack height is 25 mm off the ground across the entire foot. The upper is made of mesh that’s durable and airy. The Lone Peak 4.5 features a moderate amount of cushion. Occasionally, he’ll take these shoes on asphalt and flat terrain, too. The Altra Lone Peak 4.5 has worked well in mountainous, technical, and hilly terrain with variable conditions - including a lot of mud. He replaces his shoes based on how worn-out they look, including the tread, cushion, and upper. I love cushion, and I train for miles and miles on mostly technical terrain,” said Mendez. “I choose my footwear based on the terrain that I’m running in. If Mendez had to select one pair, it’s the Altra Lone Peak 4.5. Mendez has used a range of trail running footwear, including iterations of the HOKA ONE ONE Challenger ATR 5 ($130), as well as various models from Fila and The North Face. He trains year-round and keeps five pairs of trail running shoes, which each last more than a year.

To date, the Californian has run close to 90 ultras around the globe. The 49-year-old’s favorite event is the 209-mile Tor des Géants, in Aosta Valley, Italy. Noe Castañón Mendez ran his first ultra-distance race in 2006 and was immediately hooked. Ultrarunning Shoes: Top Picks From the Pros Altra Lone Peak 4.5: $120 Here is a list of the best ultrarunning shoes according to ultramarathoners who venture through terrain around the globe. To help jump-start the process, we reached out to a handful of the most determined ultrarunners in the field to harness the best bets. Furthermore, finding the ideal match for each runner’s unique feet is a personal journey. From rocks to roots and river crossings to scrambles, trail runners venture on much more than soft earth. On the other hand, designs that fit well and endure hundreds of rugged miles can be hard to narrow down.

Here are the best designs according to long-distance mountain runners.Īmong outdoor accessories, trail running footwear is a relatively simple tool. Ultrarunning shoes need to be supportive and tough, yet forgiving and comfortable.

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