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 76, and the Timp rates above 10% 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 | — | $160 |
| Altra Timp 5 In stock | 2024 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 65 | -4 | — | $112 |
| Altra Timp 4 | 2022 | 10.1 oz | 30/30mm stack · zero-drop | 68 | -1 | 1 | — |
| Altra Timp 3 | 2021 | 9.9 oz | zero-drop | 69 | -1 | — | — |
| Altra Timp 2 | 2019 | 9.3 oz | 21/21mm stack · zero-drop | 70 | +3 | 2 | — |
| Altra Timp 1.5 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | — | 67 | -7 | 3 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Timp | 2017 | 9.2 oz | 29/29mm stack · zero-drop | 74 | — | — | $155 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Altra
Timp 678 78 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 42
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.
$160 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:36 AM UTCOverall78Confidence42Pros
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 38
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.
$112 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:38 AM UTCOverall65Confidence38Pros
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 468 68 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 61
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 67Overall68Value77Comfort76Appearance67Durability67Cushioning62Confidence61Buy 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 369 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 53
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 68Overall69Comfort80Value76Durability68Appearance66Cushioning64Confidence53Buy 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 270 70 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 54
v2 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 21mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers praise the roomy foot-shape fit, especially for wide feet.
Durability 70Overall70Value78Comfort75Durability70Appearance68Cushioning59Confidence54Buy 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 1.567 67 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 76
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz
Reviewers rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 and praise the roomy toe box.
Durability 64MSRP $130
Overall67Comfort82Value81Appearance70Cushioning65Durability64Confidence76Buy 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
Timp74 74 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 0
v1 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 29mm stack · zero-drop
MSRP $155
Overall74Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.