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Altra Lone Peak 9+ vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Altra Lone Peak 9+ and Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4
SpecAltra Lone Peak 9+Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4
Type Trail Trail
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 25 mm 33 mm
Weight 327.4 g 295 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$160.00 ~$155.00

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the Lone Peak 9+ if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Topo Athletic

Pick the MTN Racer 4 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 295 g vs 327.4 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Topo Athletic.

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