Side by side comparison: Altra Lone Peak 9 vs ASICS Gel Venture 11

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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ASICS Gel Venture 11
ASICSGel Venture 11

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.2

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$90$130$119$98$87

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 5Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 5Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 6Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Very stable platform
Durable outsole
Good grip on moderate trails
Firm, less cushioned ride
Narrow fit
Heavy for category

Specs

Best for6:00–8:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight326 g/11.5 oz
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable budget trail shoe best for beginners and moderate terrain.

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