Side by side comparison: Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

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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Brooks Cascadia 19
BrooksCascadia 19

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$226$207$169$150

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 8

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole and upper
Comfortable for long runs
Bulky feel for some
Limited agility
Not ideal on pavement

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe excelling in protection, comfort, and durability for rugged terrain.

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