Altra Timp
Every version of the Timp we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Timp rates above 16% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Timp, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Timp 6 In stock | 2025 | 10.5 oz | 30/30mm stack · zero-drop | 78 | +13 | — | $163 |
| Altra Timp 5 In stock | 2024 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 65 | -4 | — | $103 |
| Altra Timp 4 | 2022 | 10.1 oz | 30/30mm stack · zero-drop | 69 | -1 | 1 | — |
| Altra Timp 3 | 2021 | 9.9 oz | zero-drop | 70 | -2 | — | — |
| Altra Timp 2 | 2019 | 9.3 oz | 21/21mm stack · zero-drop | 71 | +4 | 2 | — |
| Altra Timp 1.5 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | — | 68 | +10 | 3 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Timp | 2017 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 58 | — | — | $155 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Altra
Timp 678 78 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 41
v6 (2025) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop
The Timp 2 scores 88 on two reviews and the Timp 1.5 scores 81 on three.
$163 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:37 AM UTCOverall78Confidence41Pros
The Timp 2 scores 88 on two reviews and the Timp 1.5 scores 81 on three.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
It is much heavier than the Timp 5 before it.
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Altra
Timp 565 65 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 46
v5 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 29mm stack · zero-drop
It is zero drop, with 29mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
$103 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:38 AM UTCOverall65Confidence46Pros
It is zero drop, with 29mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
It is lighter than the Timp 4 before it.
It costs less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
At 9.8 oz the men's build is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
A newer Timp 6 is for sale alongside it.
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Altra
Timp 469 69 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 22
v4 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers give it high marks for comfort on trail, at 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 67Overall69Value76Comfort76Appearance68Durability67Cushioning61Confidence22Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers give it high marks for comfort on trail, at 4.7 out of 5.
A Foot Shape toe box and a gaiter attachment for trail use.
Cons
Cushioning and durability both draw 4.0 out of 5, the lowest marks on the shoe.
At an average of 10.4 oz it sits in the heavy weight band for a trail shoe.
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Altra
Timp 370 70 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2021) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.9 oz · zero-drop
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Durability 67Overall70Comfort79Value75Durability67Appearance67Cushioning63Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
The six other Timp versions scored here run from 72 to 88.
Cons
Cushioning, durability, value and appearance each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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Altra
Timp 271 71 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 21mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers praise the roomy foot-shape fit, especially for wide feet.
Durability 69Overall71Value79Comfort75Durability69Appearance69Cushioning59Confidence6Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the roomy foot-shape fit, especially for wide feet.
One reviewer has run ultramarathons and through-hiked in Altras without an issue.
Both reviewers rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer wants more of it under the forefoot.
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Altra
Timp 1.568 68 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 16 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 and praise the roomy toe box.
Durability 64MSRP $130
Overall68Comfort82Value80Appearance70Cushioning65Durability64Confidence16Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 and praise the roomy toe box.
One reviewer says it solved his plantar fasciitis and let him enjoy running again.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.7 out of 5, and one reviewer had the upper develop a problem.
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Altra
Timp58 58 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 29mm stack · zero-drop
MSRP $155
Overall58Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.