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OK, so I just got a pair of Altra Lone Peak 4.5s to replace my almost worn out 4.0s. I was, somewhat, surprised how different they fell from the 4.0s. To my feet (wide width, high arches) the 4.5s have a snugger fit, but not to the point of being tight. They definitely feel stiffer then the 4.0s, and the foam is not as springy. I read somewhere that they increased the durability on the 4.5s, which is a good thing, since I go through two pairs of 4.0s in a given season. Time will tell, but I'm on the fence as to whether the 4.5s are going to be better or worse. I'm wondering what others think of the new model and whether they are a step forward or a step back?