Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 8 wins — at 303 g it is 7 g (2%) lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) (310 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
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