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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Salomon Thundercross

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Salomon Thundercross is the lighter option — 3 g lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) (1% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) Salomon Thundercross
Weight 293 g · 0.293 kg · 0.65 lb 290 g · 0.290 kg · 0.64 lb
Brand Altra Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's)
293 g

Zero-drop trail running shoe designed for thru-hiking. FootShape toe box and MaxTrac outsole for grip. Weight per shoe in US size 9. Versatile for all condition...

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Salomon Thundercross
290 g

Versatile trail running shoe with aggressive Contagrip lugs and a Quicklace system for grip and security on technical trails.

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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Salomon Thundercross: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Thundercross wins — at 290 g it is 3 g (1%) lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) (293 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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