Altra Timp
Every version of the Timp we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Timp scores above 60% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Timp 6 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 77 | +2 | — | — |
| Altra Timp 5 In stock | 2024 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm | 75 | -5 | — | — |
| Altra Timp 4 | 2022 | 10.4 oz | 30/30mm | 80 | -1 | 1 | — |
| Altra Timp 3 | 2021 | — | — | 81 | -7 | — | — |
| Altra Timp 2 | 2019 | 9.3 oz | 21/21mm | 87 | +5 | 2 | — |
| Altra Timp 1.5 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | — | 83 | +9 | 3 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Timp | 2017 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm · 0mm drop | 74 | — | — | $155 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Altra
Timp 677 Decent Decent · Confidence 11/100
v6 (2025) · Trail · Neutral
The Timp 2 scores 88 on two reviews and the Timp 1.5 scores 81 on three.
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Pros
The Timp 2 scores 88 on two reviews and the Timp 1.5 scores 81 on three.
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Altra
Timp 575 Decent Decent · Confidence 46/100
v5 (2024) · Trail · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 29mm stack
It is zero drop, with 29mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
Overall75Confidence46Buy it now
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Pros
It is zero drop, with 29mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
Cons
At 9.8 oz the men's build is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes on sale.
A newer Timp 6 is on sale alongside it.
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Altra
Timp 480 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 43/100
v4 (2022) · Trail · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 30mm stack
Reviewers give it high marks for comfort on trail, at 4.7 out of 5.
Durability 67Overall80Comfort83Value83Appearance70Durability67Cushioning64Confidence43Buy it now
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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 381 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 27/100
v3 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Durability 68Overall81Comfort87Value79Durability68Appearance67Cushioning66Confidence27Buy it now
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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 287 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
v2 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 21mm stack
Reviewers praise the roomy foot-shape fit, especially for wide feet.
Durability 71Overall87Value83Comfort78Durability71Appearance70Cushioning60Confidence38Buy it now
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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 1.583 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 56/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 and praise the roomy toe box.
Durability 60MSRP $130
Overall83Comfort90Value86Appearance72Cushioning70Durability60Confidence56Buy it now
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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
Timp74 Decent Decent · Confidence 48/100
v1 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 0mm drop · 29mm stack
MSRP $155
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Not available at tracked retailers right now.