Customer Reviews Altra Timp Trail

Altra TMP is very comfortable and truly durable. Zero toe cramping or bunching. The fit and traction are top notch.

I will start by saying Altra shoes are the best running shoes I have worn, by far! I have very wide feet and neuropathy in the balls and toes of both feet. I run between 150-200 miles per month. My usual training shoe is the Olympus 2.5. I love that shoe, but... the lateral cushion compresses to the point I can no longer wear the shoe after 400 miles.I do have some supination but it is not significant. I have just retired my first pair of TIMP's. The cushion is not as significant as the Olympus 2.5 but the cushion has not compressed on the lateral edge. I ran 700 miles on the TIMP and now wear them for a work shoe. One additional thing,I can not wear the Olympus after I retire it. The TIMP is a great trail shoe. The cushion is not so high that my ankle rolls on a trail run or race.

For years now, I've been making due with 4E trail shoes from another company because I have the widest feet ever, and a legit and painful bunion that reflects a lifetime of not finding shoes that fit. Was on the fence about Altras for the past year, because I thought that no way they would be wide enough -- but their customer service was very helpful, and their return policy inspiring, so I decided to try. The Timps are the best running shoe I've ever worn, trail or road. In all conditions, the outsole inspires confidence on the trail, and I've never had a shoe that fit better. I still believe that shoes get too much attention when it comes to injuries, etc., but I can also say after a season of injuries (ankle, Achilles, plantar fasciitis), and now running in these shoes, that my injuries were at least due in part to the lack of proprioception in my feet when they were compressed in shoes that, again, were labeled "4E." The difference is night and day to me out on the trail. Despite being super cush, the Timps allow me a groundfeel I haven't experienced outside of really minimalist shoes. And I love the zero drop: I didn't realize it, but in comparison it felt like my other shoes were fighting my natural foot fall, and, I have to assume, causing inefficiencies I'm sure I ended up feeling, especially on ultraruns. And the Timps are just so thoughtfully designed. Reviews I've read have questioned the wraparound reflective material on a trail shoe, but as someone who loves dirt road runs from home at night, I appreciate it. And the built-in gaiter attachments are genius. I couldn't be happier, and look forward to trying other shoes from Altra, starting with Escalante.

I would sleep in these shoes if they weren't so dirty from wearing them all day. Bought them less than a week ago and have absolutely fallen in love with them. I've worn them in a variety of conditions and uses and have found them to be a great all-around shoe. I've had surgery on both feed and I wear orthodics, so it's hard to find shoes that fit and are supportive. The Timp is perhaps the #1 shoe I've ever found for comfort.

Yes !! I am back on the Altra band-wagon! The post 2.0 Lone-Peaks and Superior were (I hope) an anomaly. The Timp returns to the full foot-shape design that got me back into running. The cushioning and grip are also ideal. And I love the offset lacing system. This may be the best trail running shoe I have ever had. Great job, Altra! Please keep a shoe like this in your lineup permanently...

This is the best shoe I've ever worn in 42 years, Durable comfortable well put together great quality...I have all 4 pair, I'm just needing altra to hit us with more colors..I don't only in these I hit the street as well...thank you altra

The Timps are like Altra's of old! Wide toe box, but decent width in the mid foot too. I used to wear Lone Peaks (1.5's were my favorite), but they narrowed them up so much in later versions that I couldn't get my orthotics or foot into them! If you have a wide, high volume foot these will work and they have a perfect level of cushioning. The only negative is that the tongue is on the thin side. Altra: please put more padding in the tongue in the Timp 1.5, but don't mess them up by making them narrower to fit the masses!

I use the shoe mostly for hiking and walking and it has been very good for both of those activities. The sole is very stiff and that has been great for me. The sole is grippy and the upper is comfortable. I have sized down a half size from the Olympus which I use for running. I really like the shoe and would purchase it again.

Love these TIMP's! I used to have the old Lone Peaks but they changed the last and couldn't find another comfortable shoe anywhere... Then the Timp's appeared and I'm all set again. Hopefully they won't make any drastic changes, and if they do, i'll be buying a truckload full of these to last through the years!!!

Wide toe box, sweet spot cushioning, sturdy but comfortable upper with minimum overlays, great grip for the trails - I think the Timp is the best trail running shoe on the market. Altra has listened to its customers and really got this one close to perfect (not sure about the rudder, or the need for reflectivity on the trail though). This shoe has brought me back to Altra. The latest versions of both the Olympus and Lone Peak have deteriorated, with a much narrower and more shallow toe-box, and some cumbersome overlays that end up pressing on feet and toes that are swollen from longer runs. The Timp reverts to the fit, feel and performance that loyal customers expect from Altra. PLEASE, don't mess this up in future iterations. This shoe reverts to Altra's roots, with a combination of incredible comfort and function. Again, this shoe is too good to mess with, except for maybe a couple of simple cosmetic changes.

Wide toe box, sweet spot cushioning, sturdy but comfortable upper with minimum overlays, great grip for the trails - I think the Timp is the best trail running shoe on the market. Altra has listened to its customers and really got this one close to perfect (not sure about the rudder, or the need for reflectivity on the trail though). This shoe has brought me back to Altra. The latest versions of both the Olympus and Lone Peak have deteriorated, with a much narrower and more shallow toe-box, and some cumbersome overlays that end up pressing on feet and toes that are swollen from longer runs. The Timp reverts to the fit, feel and performance that loyal customers expect from Altra. PLEASE, don't mess this up in future iterations. This shoe reverts to Alda's roots, with a combination of incredible comfort and function. Again, this shoe is too good to mess with, except for maybe a couple of simple cosmetic changes.

Very happy with the Altra Timp so far. What I like most is the comfortable fit. I have wide feet and these are the most comfortable shoes I have worn. I run long trail runs and the Timp does a great job keeping my feet from hurting. One thing Altra did correctly for the Timp is to make the soles angle slightly down around the edge of the shoe. Many shoes cup the forefoot in the sole which can be extremely painful if you have wide feet and the ball or your foot rides onto the sole ridge. The soles have good traction in mud (widely spaced lugs) and do okay on rocks and dirt. The rubber compound is a little slick though so they can slip on roots, wood bridges or slippery wet rocks. So far I have run about 50 miles in my Timps and no tears yet which is great. I am hopeful they will last since they are so comfortable but know that Altra struggles with durability. Other than potential durability issues the only problem I have had is the insoles slide forward when running downhill in a lot of rain (a little rain is okay but during a downpour the insole will slide forward). I hope altra does not change the fit or sole of this shoe. I would be happy if Altra improves the insole slippage and makes them durable enough to last at least 300 trail miles. I hope they are not completely redesigned with a narrow or uncomfortable fit since the fit and comfort make them a fantastic shoe overall.

After cancer treatment of 9-10 mnonth's I was left with the bottoms of BOTH feet being num. I have SPENT a small fortune on shoes an could find NOTHING that helped. At this time I have ( 8 ) pair an could not be any more happy. I find that the HIGH to MAX. cushion are the best. With a very high arch an num its a real trick to have any COMFORT. From where I sit I ( wish ) you made more designs with the added cushion. OUTSTANDING products.

I began by searching for a pair of athletic shoes that would help my severe supination and ended up buying a pair of Altra Timps. I read rave reviews on Altra shoes and thought, "Come on, how good can these be?" Well, I just got these bad boys and let me tell you, these are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. My feet, especially my right foot with the supination issues, feel great...and I do mean great. I'm a believer and a convert and I will never buy any other shoes than Altra in the future.

Yesterday I completed the Marquette Mi 100k with these shoes. Always ran in lone peaks but figured I would try a little more cushion. Overall Im happy with the performance. The upper mesh stayed dry when I did hit mud and water they dried quickly. My lone peaks always seemed wet. Grip was excellent over the rocks and hill climbs. I think I sold a few pair to other racers.

I have a high arch with a thick instep and need a cushioned shoe. But, my tendancy to roll out at the heel means I need a stable outside edge. Before this shoe I had to compromise. This shoe takes the cushion of a Hoka Stinson and puts it with the heel stability of a Salomon XA 3D Ultra! Pure engineering genius! No more compromise between lateral stability and cushion. Thank you. I will continue to buy these as long as I have feet. Or as long as you make them. I have purchased a spare pair just in case.

I struggle with Mortons Neuroma and my toe and foot is usually killing me by the end of a run. Ran in these today for the first time and it's the first time I ran pain free in a couple of years. The shoes fit like slippers and your feet and fit are simply just the way they are meant to be. These shoes climb hills like a fat tire on a mountain bike. Strong, steady and smooth. Tried to run in Lone Peaks several years ago but they just did not have enough cushioning for my achey knees after 5 surgeries. The cushioning in these feel a lot better and the fit really enables you to get into a good cadence. Feel really nimble on the single track and no effort at all clearing roots and rocks. Time will tell but I have the feeling these will only get better with time.

I've been a huge fan of the Lone Peak for many years (since the 1.0 back in '12!) and recently started using the Olympus for 100 mile ultra runs. The Timp has combined my favorite things about both these shoes, and also has the delicious width of the Torin across the toes. THESE ARE MY NEW FAVORITE SHOES! Fingers crossed the uppers hold up and the soles last a good long time, because these fit my feet like a glove. Fresh outta the box I took these for a 12 mile/5k vert run up my local mountain trail and was absolutely smitten with the feel. Super plush underfoot, spacious toe box, and an interesting lacing pattern that felt really good across the top of my foot. Lugs gripped like talons, and they're wicked light for this much cushion.