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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2

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

Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) Topo Athletic Pursuit 2
Weight 293 g · 0.293 kg · 0.65 lb 298 g · 0.298 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Altra Topo Athletic
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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Topo Athletic Pursuit 2
298 g

Cushioned trail running shoe with a roomy toe box, 5mm drop and grippy outsole for long days on mixed terrain.

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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) wins — at 293 g it is 5 g (2%) lighter than the Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 (298 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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