Side by side comparison: Altra Experience Wild 2 vs Altra Lone Peak 9

Altra Experience Wild 2
AltraExperience Wild 2

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$80$162$149$122$108

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 9

Pros & Cons

Roomy toebox
Stable ride
Versatile road-to-trail use
Low energy return
No rock plate

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight266 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile, stable road-to-trail shoe with roomy fit; lacks energy return for fast runs.

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Altra Lone Peak 9
AltraLone Peak 9

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$140$150$138$113$100

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 6Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Wide toe box
Strong ground feel
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Stiff upper
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack25 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, stable zero-drop trail shoe with a wide fit and strong ground feel, best for moderate trails.

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