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I have not tried the Olympus, so can’t compare. Can only say the Mont Blanc is a very different material from the Lone Peak and Timp, very cushioned and extremely light. So far, so good for me!A few months ago I switched from the Lone Peaks (which I still love) to the Olympus (which I like but am still getting used to) for my upcoming Camino in six weeks (!) - and now here come the Mont Blancs to pique my interestHave you tried them versus the Olympuses? They look like they fall between the Lone Peaks and Olympuses in terms of cushioning but are two ounces lighter per shoe than the latter and look more breathable too (which is my main issue with the otherwise ideal Olympuses), so now I'm curious ...
As another Altra user (and a fan of Lone Peaks) I look forward to checking out the Mont Blanc. I use Altra almost exclusively for my every day hiking / walking and have always reverted to Keen (they're are wide enough for my wide foot) for my camino ventures. Thanks for the heads up!I will be walking the Camino Frances in September. I am a long time Altra customer and love their shoes, primarily Lone Peaks, but also their Timps. I had already decided on Altra Lone Peaks for the Camino.
However, Altra has recently begun selling a new shoe - the Mont Blanc. They call it the ultimate long distance trail shoe. Their description: This trail cruiser is made for your all-day excursions. High-cushion and lightweight equipped with ultimate trail features for traction on any terrain. I had to try them.
i have been walking in them for over a week. They are a very different shoe than the Lone Peak and Timps, although they all share the wide toe base which I require and love. They have the most cushion and are extremely light. I am now leaning toward the Mont Blanc being my Camino shoe.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried them yet and what you think? I know we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t work for all. But shoes are so often discussed here, I thought I would share.
Oooooh uh oh I hadn't heard of these! Looks like I'll be saying goodbye to some more money.I will be walking the Camino Frances in September. I am a long time Altra customer and love their shoes, primarily Lone Peaks, but also their Timps. I had already decided on Altra Lone Peaks for the Camino.
However, Altra has recently begun selling a new shoe - the Mont Blanc. They call it the ultimate long distance trail shoe. Their description: This trail cruiser is made for your all-day excursions. High-cushion and lightweight equipped with ultimate trail features for traction on any terrain. I had to try them.
i have been walking in them for over a week. They are a very different shoe than the Lone Peak and Timps, although they all share the wide toe base which I require and love. They have the most cushion and are extremely light. I am now leaning toward the Mont Blanc being my Camino shoe.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried them yet and what you think? I know we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t work for all. But shoes are so often discussed here, I thought I would share.
Toe box very comparable to Lone Peaks, so shouldn’t be any issue there.Oooooh uh oh I hadn't heard of these! Looks like I'll be saying goodbye to some more money.
How does the toe box width compare to the standard width LPs? Is it the same? I find Olympus, for example, not quite as wide as the Lone Peaks, and I also really need that width when carrying a pack (so my pinkie toes don't get squished!)!
I am trying the 6s at the present and they are wearing very well after about 250km. No signs of wear really. I walked the Frances in one pair in the LP4s and that was completely fine but I remember they weren’t very spongy in the last 200 kmsCurrently training in Timp 3 having previously wore both olympus and king mt with the intention of wearing lone peak all-wthr next month. I use Timp for training because I am limited to lots of pavement walking. Leaving St Jean my current concern is regarding durability, will I get 1000 kms out of line peak? I have walked 800 kms in the Timp which are showing signs of significant wear to the soles. I now only intended to wear to lone peaks for less than 200 kms before arriving in St Jean. Those who have used lone peaks previously, how many kms of walking did you get from a pair?
However, if you want to feel like you're getting a bargain compare them to the Altra X Reigning Champ Olympus 4!They certainly are expensive - but when it comes to the right footwear..
I wonder if anyone has any information on the comparisions between the Mont Blanc and the various Hoka lines. Especially the Hoka Bondi 7. I am asking in terms of cushioning and support. The price for both seems to be the same here in Canada.I will be walking the Camino Frances in September. I am a long time Altra customer and love their shoes, primarily Lone Peaks, but also their Timps. I had already decided on Altra Lone Peaks for the Camino.
However, Altra has recently begun selling a new shoe - the Mont Blanc. They call it the ultimate long distance trail shoe. Their description: This trail cruiser is made for your all-day excursions. High-cushion and lightweight equipped with ultimate trail features for traction on any terrain. I had to try them.
i have been walking in them for over a week. They are a very different shoe than the Lone Peak and Timps, although they all share the wide toe base which I require and love. They have the most cushion and are extremely light. I am now leaning toward the Mont Blanc being my Camino shoe.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried them yet and what you think? I know we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t work for all. But shoes are so often discussed here, I thought I would share.
A direct comparison would be difficult, given that they use different styles - Zero heel drop vs elevated heel, straighter last, etc. Although I have used many dozens of brands and models when testing, Altra is the only company for whom I could not complete testing due to the zero drop heel; I just couldn't get used to the feel.I wonder if anyone has any information on the comparisions between the Mont Blanc and the various Hoka lines. Especially the Hoka Bondi 7. I am asking in terms of cushioning and support. The price for both seems to be the same here in Canada.
I am peering at the screen of my lap top over the rim of a glass of Guinness. Happy Saint Patrick's day.
All excellent points. I have been using the Bondi 7's for the past number of years and including my last three visits to the Camino. I am quite happy with them but had never heard of the Mont Blancs and so asked the question. Doesn't sound like they would work for me either. Thanks for the replyA direct comparison would be difficult, given that they use different styles - Zero heel drop vs elevated heel, straighter last, etc. Although I have used many dozens of brands and models when testing, Altra is the only company for whom I could not complete testing due to the zero drop heel; I just couldn't get used to the feel.
On the other hand the Hoka One One Bondi is the shoe model I have now been using for backpacking and camino for several years. The Bondi will be more cushioned than the Mont Blanc, but in terms of how the shoe feels to you, try them both for yourself; the differences are too subjective to rely on personal reviews.
Do not let my dislike and discomfort with the Altra shoes dissuade you from trying the Mont Blanc for yourself. You may find them far more compatible for your feet. I don't pretend that the Bondi's are the best shoe for anyone else, or even the best for me.All excellent points. I have been using the Bondi 7's for the past number of years and including my last three visits to the Camino. I am quite happy with them but had never heard of the Mont Blancs and so asked the question. Doesn't sound like they would work for me either. Thanks for the reply
Acknowledged. ThanksDo not let my dislike and discomfort with the Altra shoes dissuade you from trying the Mont Blanc for yourself. You may find them far more compatible for your feet. I don't pretend that the Bondi's are the best shoe for anyone else, or even the best for me.
As St. Patrick's Day nears an end in Ireland I can hope you enjoy your next Camino.I wonder if anyone has any information on the comparisions between the Mont Blanc and the various Hoka lines. Especially the Hoka Bondi 7. I am asking in terms of cushioning and support. The price for both seems to be the same here in Canada.
I am peering at the screen of my lap top over the rim of a glass of Guinness. Happy Saint Patrick's day.
Best wishes my friend and thanks for the sentiment.As St. Patrick's Day nears an end in Ireland I can hope you enjoy your next Camino.
Out of curiosity do you heel lock with your laces on the Lone Peaks? For me it’s the only way to hold my heel in contact with the back of the shoe.I've been training with LP All WTHR mids since around August and LP 5, since October. I think I prefer the mids because they give me more ankle support, also I have a theory that they will alleviate toe bumping on the downhill better. Both pairs soles wear pretty fast and the LP 5s are going back because no matter how tight I make them I still get heal slippage and the material back there wore out already (I wear them a third of the time). I recommend buying from REI, they have a great return policy within one year.
I'll be trying the Mont Blancs in their place. Thanks for the recommendation.
We will be on the CF in September too, hope to run into you there, Buen Camino.
I found significant wear in the inside heel after about 250 km (an engo patch helped on the next pair purchase) and sole/tried wear at about 700 km. So... by the end of the Francés they were done, became shoes I mowed the lawn in. I have Olympus now, trialing before upcoming VDLP....they are showing tread wear after about 300 training km... they may make it in the suitcase to pick up in SDC to wear on the Ingles or Portuguese’s coastal walk post VDLP.... I was going back to the (only) store that stocks Altra in my town this weekend to revisit the Loan Peak or Timp.... maybe they will have the Mont Blanc to try...Currently training in Timp 3 having previously wore both olympus and king mt with the intention of wearing lone peak all-wthr next month. I use Timp for training because I am limited to lots of pavement walking. Leaving St Jean my current concern is regarding durability, will I get 1000 kms out of line peak? I have walked 800 kms in the Timp which are showing signs of significant wear to the soles. I now only intended to wear to lone peaks for less than 200 kms before arriving in St Jean. Those who have used lone peaks previously, how many kms of walking did you get from a pair?
Thanks Loulou for your response. I am now confident that I should manage with only one pair of lone peaks. I also had olympus but they didn't suit, found the Timp to be close to lone peaks but I am interested to hear your view of mont blancsI found significant wear in the inside heel after about 250 km (an engo patch helped on the next pair purchase) and sole/tried wear at about 700 km. So... by the end of the Francés they were done, became shoes I mowed the lawn in. I have Olympus now, trialing before upcoming VDLP....they are showing tread wear after about 300 training km... they may make it in the suitcase to pick up in SDC to wear on the Ingles or Portuguese’s coastal walk post VDLP.... I was going back to the (only) store that stocks Altra in my town this weekend to revisit the Loan Peak or Timp.... maybe they will have the Mont Blanc to try...
HelloI will be walking the Camino Frances in September. I am a long time Altra customer and love their shoes, primarily Lone Peaks, but also their Timps. I had already decided on Altra Lone Peaks for the Camino.
However, Altra has recently begun selling a new shoe - the Mont Blanc. They call it the ultimate long distance trail shoe. Their description: This trail cruiser is made for your all-day excursions. High-cushion and lightweight equipped with ultimate trail features for traction on any terrain. I had to try them.
i have been walking in them for over a week. They are a very different shoe than the Lone Peak and Timps, although they all share the wide toe base which I require and love. They have the most cushion and are extremely light. I am now leaning toward the Mont Blanc being my Camino shoe.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried them yet and what you think? I know we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t work for all. But shoes are so often discussed here, I thought I would share.
I didn't. But if I get the Mont Blancs I'll be sure to.Out of curiosity do you heel lock with your laces on the Lone Peaks? For me it’s the only way to hold my heel in contact with the back of the shoe.
Had never heard of heel locking the laces before. Just watched a YouTube on it and I’m gonna give it a try with the Mont Blanc. Thanks!Out of curiosity do you heel lock with your laces on the Lone Peaks? For me it’s the only way to hold my heel in contact with the back of the shoe.
Sure! Makes all the difference for me. I hope it helpsHad never heard of heel locking the laces before. Just watched a YouTube on it and I’m gonna give it a try with the Mont Blanc. Thanks!
Embargo on Mont Blancs for a few more months in Aus apparently.... bought another pair of Lone Peaks (6)....Thanks Loulou for your response. I am now confident that I should manage with only one pair of lone peaks. I also had olympus but they didn't suit, found the Timp to be close to lone peaks but I am interested to hear your view of mont blancs
And Olympus 5s are coming out this summer. Should work for the late summer/autumn crowdI've worn Altras on my two previous CF's. I have just gotten the Olympus 4 which seems much improved from the Olympus 2 which I wore in 2016 (Timp 2 in 2018). I really liked the Timp in 2018, so I ordered the new Timp 4 to compare with the Olympus 4. As we all know, shoes are so personal, that it's difficult to know whether any particular shoe will work. The Timp 4 is a major overhaul from previous Timps, and aesthetically it is a great looking shoe, but for me it just doesn't have the Altra comfort I expect. The toe box doesn't feel as roomy, and the overall platform is smaller. The Olympus 4, however, feels great with 33mm of cushioning and, to me, has that Altra comfort that I'm used to. And a very wide sole/platform that seems to me would provide a lot of stability. And although the Olympus (also the Timp) doesn't have a rock plate, the plush cushioning effectively acts as a rock plate. I'm trying to remember if my first Altras in 2016 required getting used to the zero drop--I don't recall noticing any difference, but I know that many people either require a period of adapting to zero drop, or simply never get comfortable with it.
I have often wondered what those extra holes are for, now I know. Thanks for sharing this tip, super impressedSure! Makes all the difference for me. I hope it helps
My pleasure! Made my shoes fit perfectly! The new Lone Peaks have extra holes mid way that I now need to figure outI have often wondered what those extra holes are for, now I know. Thanks for sharing this tip, super impressed
I tried it out this morning whilst walking the dog , makes a huge differenceMy pleasure! Made my shoes fit perfectly! The new Lone Peaks have extra holes mid way that I now need to figure out
Are the Bondis good enough for a CF from SJPDP in April? Sturdy enough for the rocky descents and good grip etc. Soles holding up?Do not let my dislike and discomfort with the Altra shoes dissuade you from trying the Mont Blanc for yourself. You may find them far more compatible for your feet. I don't pretend that the Bondi's are the best shoe for anyone else, or even the best for me.
I wore a pair of the Bondi 7's from Pamplona to Santiago in April of 2020. They were comfortable to the end and held up well wear wise. I still wear them for short daily walks (2 to 3 miles) and have a new pair for my next Camino.Are the Bondis good enough for a CF from SJPDP in April? Sturdy enough for the rocky descents and good grip etc. Soles holding up?
Are the Bondis good enough for a CF from SJPDP in April? Sturdy enough for the rocky descents and good grip etc. Soles holding up?
Thanks! It is worth. Try, unfortunately we do not have a REI here where you can try out your shoes outside for a while.For me, the Bondi has always performed well. It works with my particular weight, gait, and motion control needs. I have had no issues with traction, but then there can be traction issues that any footwear type will face (hard pan with loose sand or small pebbles, for instance) where walking techniques must be used to compensate.
I would recommend it only as a shoe to try out for you to see if it suits.
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