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Comparison · Footwear

Targhee vs Lone Peak

Updated October 5, 2026

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Buy the Targhee if you want a waterproof mid boot with a wide toe box and a traditional heel. Buy the Lone Peak if the pain is a pointed toe box and the trail is moderate enough for a zero-drop shoe. They solve different problems.

Decides on → Wide boot toe box vs Foot-shaped shoe

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KEEN Targhee IV WP MidAltra Lone Peak
ShapeWide boot toe boxFoot-shaped shoe
DropTraditionalZero
WaterproofYesUsually no
AnkleMid supportShoe, you provide the ankle
Break-inA few walksWeeks if you are new to zero drop

Altra Lone Peak

A foot-shaped trail shoe. Often the right answer when the problem is the toe box, not the ankle.

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Verdict

Try the Targhee if you are buying one pair for mixed trail and a pack. Try the Lone Peak if boots always crush your toes and your ankles are fine.

What the published specs say

KEEN Targhee IV WP Mid

The Targhee stays on wide-foot lists because the toe box is actually wide, not because the boot is a longer size. Sizing up lets the heel slip. Try the labeled wide if the standard still kisses your metatarsals, and fit the wider foot late in the day. The mid height helps if your ankles roll under a pack. It is heavier than a trail shoe such as the Speedgoat, and the waterproof membrane runs warmer than a shoe that drains. That is the trade for a dry hike through puddles. If your ankles are fine and only the toes hurt, a wide trail shoe may be the better buy. If you want another boot to compare in the shop, the Merrell Moab 3 Mid Wide is the easier labeled wide, and the Lowa Renegade wide is the more structured one. Break this boot in before an overnight.

Who should buy it. Hikers who blow out the sides of standard D-width boots.

Best for. Wide forefeet that still want a boot heel

Limitation. The membrane can feel warm

About 2 lb a pair · Mid

  • Roomy toe box
  • Waterproof membrane
  • Stable heel for a wide boot
  • Heavier than shoes
  • Membrane feels warm
Height
Mid
Width
Roomy, wide available
Membrane
Waterproof

Altra Lone Peak

The Lone Peak puts the widest part of the shoe at the widest part of the foot. It is frequently a shoe, not a boot, and it is listed here because many wide-foot hikers should stop forcing a boot. Give zero drop two easy weeks. It is a weaker choice on loose scree if you want a stiff shank.

Who should buy it. Hikers whose pain is a pointed toe box on moderate trail.

Best for. Wide or flat feet on non-technical trail

Limitation. Zero drop needs a break-in period

Light · Mid

  • Foot-shaped toe box
  • Light
  • Wide naturally
  • Zero-drop transition
  • Less rock protection than a boot
Drop
Zero
Shape
Foot-shaped
Height
Shoe or low

FAQ

Can I backpack in Lone Peaks?

Many people do, on moderate trail, with a pack that is not huge. It is a bad idea if you roll ankles.

From the related pages

These summaries come from the linked roundups, so the facts match across the site. Nothing here is a new test or a new score.

Best hiking boots for wide feet

Wide feet need a wider last or a labeled wide, not a longer boot. Sizing up lets the heel slip. Start with a KEEN Targhee if you want a traditional wide toe box and a waterproof mid. Start with a Merrell Moab 3 Mid Wide if you want an easy first labeled wide. If your ankles are fine and only your toes hurt, a wide toe box trail shoe may suit you better than any boot. Fit the wider foot.

Hikers who blow out standard D-width boots or get numb toes in a tapered box, and who want a boot's ankle and heel support. Not a trail-shoe list and not a mountaineering-boot guide.

Picks are chosen for how you will use them, not by a private lab score. Weights and ratings are the manufacturer’s published figures and can change with the model year. Prices are not listed. Open the current listing before you buy.

Default on that page. Try the KEEN Targhee in a wide if you can try one pair on today. Try the Moab 3 Mid Wide if the Targhee feels too bulky.

Best wide toe box trail shoes

If your toes are the problem, buy a trail shoe with a wide or foot-shaped toe box, not a longer size. The Topo Athletic Ultraventure is the roomy, cushioned default that is not zero-drop. The Altra Lone Peak is the foot-shaped, zero-drop shoe, and it needs a break-in period. The Hoka Speedgoat comes in a wide version if you want max cushion with more room than the standard toe.

Hikers whose toes rub or go numb in standard trail shoes, on moderate trail with a light pack. Not a heavy pack on loose talus if your ankles roll.

Picks are chosen for how you will use them, not by a private lab score. Weights and ratings are the manufacturer’s published figures and can change with the model year. Prices are not listed. Open the current listing before you buy.

Default on that page. If you want width without a zero-drop transition, buy the Ultraventure. If you already like zero drop and a wide toe, stay with the Lone Peak.

Hiking footwear

Width, drop, and membrane. Wide feet need a wider last, not a longer boot.

Sizing up to fake width lets the heel slip and creates a new blister. Fit the longer foot for length and the wider foot for width, at the end of the day when feet are swollen.

A boot helps if you roll ankles or carry a heavy pack. A trail shoe is enough for moderate trail if your ankles are stable. Zero-drop shoes need two or three easy weeks before a long day. Waterproof membranes run warmer and take longer to dry once they are soaked from the inside.

  • Do not inaugurate leather or zero drop on a 14-mile day.
  • A wide toe box and a labeled 2E are not the same shape.
  • Gaiters and a rain shell solve splash. A waterproof boot does not replace them.

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