Altra Lone Peak 2.5 vs. Superior 2.0

Two shoes great reviews and a lot of positives, but not for the same purpose.

Lone peak 2.5

Great Comfort
Wide open, overlay free mesh for breathability
Lots of space for movement and freedom, therefor lack of snugness
Lack of support on angled terrain, therefor must go slow on a graded slope
Epic Grip on any terrain wet or dry and resistant outsole
Integrated Rockplate
25mm of cush + 5mm insole, very soft feeling
Lack of dynamism especially in UK12 / US13 / EU48
Recommended for any distance
However for performance oriented runners, this will be a shoe of the ultra distance, over 15 hours or so
Tested on an 80km course and it was protecting me very well, also aided greatly my recovery post race, however I never felt like bombing down a section of opening up my stride. It kept me steady and regular.
The shoe is more likely a John Deer than a Ferrary
For it's purpose, great shoe, ton of protection and everlasting cushioning, If went for a 100miler, I would not bother changing shoe in the middle, just keep on cruising
Even heavier runners can use it
Cannot necessary feel the negative of the zero drop profile, like posterior chain tightness or calf issues, so transition can be very fast into the shoe

Superior 2.0

First feeling soft and cushy, but when increasing speed it firms up and starts flying
High quality closed rip stop mesh
Lack of inner space provides a snug fit, but still providing enormous space for the toes
Sizing is bizarre, MUST Try the shoe before buying it
Nice and flexible but protective toe bumper
Easy to lace snug system
20mm outsole , way enough cushioning for any distance, but for efficient runners
No grip on wet surfaces at all. Small crampons too much exposed midsole
Only dry terrain and any distance
I would like to see this shoe with a full Vibram, Michelin, Continental or any grippy rubber outsole.
However, it is still very resistant
The shoe is a downhill monster ! It goes like a DH mountain biker. Nothing can stop it. Amazing mixture of protection and proprioception
Recommended for efficient guys cause the zero drop profile is more noticeable than before
Honestly, if the terrain was dry, or maybe wet and flattish, the shoe can go the distance. Try it with Injinji Toesocks

Check out my previous Superior review here:
http://evolutionexpress.blogspot.fr/2016/02/altra-superior-20-review.html