The Altra Lone Peak 9 GTX is the Lone Peak built for wet-weather miles: trail runs and thru-hiking days where puddles, creek crossings, and morning dew on the grass are the norm rather than the exception. The zero-drop FootShape toe box keeps the natural foot position that Lone Peak runners rely on, so the waterproofing doesn't change how the shoe fits or moves. The MaxTrac outsole grips wet rock and muddy trail where traction matters most, and the Altra EGO midsole holds up across the long miles that make waterproofing worth carrying. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I reach for these on shoulder-season runs when the trail is wet from the first mile. The GORE-TEX membrane keeps feet dry through stream crossings and soggy singletrack without the stiff feel that kills a long run."