Customer Reviews Altra Timp 5

Great for long runs. Recommend going up half a size if coming from Lone Peak.

In a lot of ways this is really the perfect Altra trail shoe. The Vibram outsole is probably the best all arounder that Altra has ever offered. The cushioning is absolutely perfect. Doesn't feel excessively hard or pancake like Lone Peaks, but also doesn't feel clunky or unstable like the Olympus. Absolutely perfect. It's light, fast, well cushioned, grippy, the flex is perfect too. Not super flexible like the lone peak or previous Timp, but not stiff like the Olympus either. Just enough flex to give you some ground feel and articulation, but also offers a touch of support for big mile days. Unfortunately it has some bizarre fit issues. I don't have particularly wide feet, that's not why I got into Altra's, and I've never had any toe rub issues... except on these. My pinky toe is slammed up against the outside of the shoe, while I have a thumb width gap on the inside. If I stand on the shoe without putting my foot inside, I can see the heel is straight but the forefoot is angled to the inside. I've had other Altra's with the same foot shape and never had this issue. Also talked to a woman on one of our local trails that had the exact same issue except worse, the whole side of her foot was hanging over the edge of the midsoles because of the weird angled forefoot. Not sure is this is an intentional (terrible) design decision or some kind of production issue, but it's an absolute shame because it ruined what is probably Altras best trail shoe in years.

Great features, feels shorter and narrower compared to previous version.

This is the first pair of Altras I wouldn't buy again. I mean they're fine, and ill run in them a few more months. They don't seem to have the same "Foot Shape" as other Altra models. My toes are square, so the Timp 5s pinch my little toes. I didn't experience that with Torin 5s or Lone Peaks I've owned before.

Best shoes I have ever owned

This shoe is a WORKHORSE! Coming from other barefoot shoes, (vibram five fingers, softstar, and vivo), I have to say I have found my perfect shoe. Who ever designed this and came up wit the 0 MM drop, wide to extra wide toe box and the durable products used in this shoe knows exactly how a shoe should be! Im a size 9 extra wide in a Nike so I was tentative on buying the Timp 5 because I didn't know the toe box would fit my wide to extra wide feet, well they fit perfect. Its a secure toe box that keeps your foot locked in when sprinting up and down hills, especially in rocky terrain. I was reccomended by Altra "Whats my size" feature to go with a size 9.5 and they were spot on, these fit like a 9 would. Ive tested out the Loan Peak 9+ and these feel and perform much better IMO because of the durability in the forefoot and mid foot, the material feels like it doesn't flex as much as the Loan Peak does which I prefer. Im going to test the durability of these shoes with the type of training I do and im also a heavier person 230 lbs so we will see in time if these hold up with my sprints on rocky, dirt, sand terrain thats met with steep hills. This shoe keeps your foot locked in, the side walls of the shoe are sturdy and strong, the outsole has the perfect bounce to it with its cushioning, all around a workhorse of a shoe. Coming fro barefoot running the only thing I regret is not putting these on 13 years ago when I started. Im glad I made the change to be a part of the Altra family! As far as trail running, if you want a more secure, locked down fit, with a bit more protection on the outsole, then go with the Timp 5, they will fit snug around your wide to extra wide foot. As far as the Vibram outsole, as everyone knows it performed an A+, and thats one of the main reasons why I purchased these, because of the Vibram Megagrip. I can tell these will perform very well even in the case which im going to put lots of pressure on these by running, sprinting, and lateral movements, through snowy conditions, rain, and dry. These are listed as "standard fit", but these will fit a wide to extra wide foot, my foot is very wide so they will fit you snug just like a trail running shoe should fit!

I have been a dedicated Lone Peak loyalist from the beginning but decided to give the Timp a try. The Vibram sole that is new to this year's Timp 5 and the desire for more cushion on long hikes and runs is what convinced me to compare to my Lone Peaks. I couldn't be more happy that I did because I will now be wearing the Timp trail runners full time and have officially converted. I still keep a pair of the Lone Peaks because they are lighter weight and easier to fit into a roller bag for business travel so I can exercise but I don't use them at home any more. For those interested in my comparison/experience between the two shoes, here's a rundown: I have a wider forefoot and that's why I first fell in love with the Lone Peak. I did try the wide size in the Lone Peaks but they were way too wide for me so I only wear the regular width. The fit between the two is very similar but the Timp is slightly more narrow in the forefoot width. I actually like the fit better because my foot can still splay out with plenty of space but it feels a little more supportive - particularly when side-hilling. The cushion is the biggest and most noticeable feature in the Timp but I will gush on the spring too. The Lone Peak doesn't have the same responsiveness and spring and the Timp does this beautifully. One thing that disappointed me with the Lone Peak series is that they eliminated the d-ring for gaiters several iterations ago. Not a deal breaker but I loved that feature a lot and hate having to clip the gaiters onto my laces. Timp to the rescue on that front, however! That was yet another reason that I was excited to try them out. I will nitpick here though and share that they put the d-ring too far back from the toe. It should be closer to the toe and further from the laces but it's still mostly functional - I just can't get a tight fit with my Altra gaiters any more. Maybe the lacing used to go closer to the toe? The Lone Peak 5 was the last version to carry the d-ring on that model and I feel like the Lone Peak 4 and 5 perfected the location of that gaiter clip point. I've got about 60 miles in the Timp 5s now and I couldn't be happier. My feet, legs, and back feel less fatigued, my running cadence is dialed with a nice spring, and they absorb rocks, roots, and trail bumps like a champ. I also love that they don't look or feel to clunky and chunky. Altra really crushed this one and the Vibram sole is excellent. I can already tell these are the most durable Altras I've ever had and will last a lot longer than my beloved Lone Peaks.

Light hiking mainly

Love these shoes, ran my first race of the year (royal gorge groove) and were very comfortable all the way. Love these so much that I got the BOA version too

Got these to replace my worn out lone peaks. I loved my lone peaks but felt they could use some extra cushion and they were also a bit wide for me. The timp 5 is definitely a bit narrower and has much better cushion. Just try em out if you don't like them return them. I did that twice already with no problem. At the end of the day every foot is different. As for me, I think the time 5 is great!

These are 100% perfect for me. Toe box width is perfect, heel support is better than anything else I've tried, laces stay tied, and tongue stays in place.

great for support and wear for my job

Nice shoe. This is my 2nd pair of the Timp 5s

The grip, the ride, the feel is so good these are my go to daily shoes as well as trail hiking shoes. They do run a half size up for me but once I found the right fit I ordered another pair. Happy to keep buying these

Needed a new pair after burning through my Lone Peaks for daily wear and walking. Use these for the same. Amazing amount of cushion without feeling unstable.

Ran the JFK 50 miler on the Appalachian Trail and while I dropped out 28 miles in, feet felt great and no blisters. Fast forward 10 weeks and I ran the Black Canyon 100k in Arizona. Developed two small painless blisters on each toe (one had already been forming on the Right foot). Big contrast with my friend who got his feet destroyed in the Hoka speedgoats.

These are my first pair of zero drop shoes and my first trail shoes. I really like how they fit and feel on the trail, I've enjoyed running in them immensely. The one downside is that part of the toe protection that extends along the outside of the shoe is starting to peel off after only 40 miles. I'm willing to give the shoes more of a chance before I issue a final judgement, but hoping that everything else holds up better.

Way better than the timp 4. I got these for a 3 month backpacking trip through Europe & they still look great. I've used them for hiking trails & city use. No problems with either. 9 miles day ave.

I've been in Altra's of one flavor or another for 6-7 years now. The Timp is my current favorite for long trail runs and the current version continues to work well for me.

I like this shoe, but it fits narrow and short. Next time I'll order a half size larger. This shoe eats up rough trails. I feel really confident with this shoe on rough trails. It does take some time to break it in and hit the sweet spot. Once that happens, it's a pretty comfortable shoe with great cushioning underneath. Can easily handle ultra distance runs. One improvement would be more volume up front.

As long as it's dry, these are my go-to shoes for all my hiking.

I love the shoes. I had a pair and wore them out and now I purchased a second pair. Daily wear. Non slip and great traction for everyday use. I have also used them on numerous hiking trips and they are very versatile for all terrain

This is an excellent shoe - if you find the toe box of the Lone Peak a bit sloppy, these are a hint narrower. Plenty of cushion and still fast. Grippy outsole.

Ran a 50k with these shoes. Absolutely love the feel at my ankles and the toe room. Highly recommend for any runner. I lean toward going Altra with all my running shoes after enjoying this pair. Price is reasonable.