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Trail
Protective, grippy and roomy at the midfoot, but several report upper blowouts or tread wear.
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YouTube · The Amateur Runner · Nov 10, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOver 600 km on rocky gravel, soil and clay trails, from easy runs to speed repeats. The stiff upper turned comfortable and very protective, and the slightly firm midsole became a responsive all-rounder. Downsides: the overlays began peeling early, the midsole flattened around 500 km for this heavier runner (over 80 kg), and the shallow lugs struggle on loose gravel descents. Very wide toe box; rated 8 out of 10.
Most runners find the Altra Timp 5 comfortable and protective, with strong traction and a fit many prefer to other Altras, especially for wide midfeet. The main downside is durability, with several reporting upper blowouts or tread wear. Some find it stiff, narrower than the Lone Peak or a little unstable.
Of the 27 reviews with a clear verdict, 59% are positive, 22% mixed and 19% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (1 review), unstable (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: After 38km in the Timp 5, their big toe still rubs against the hard inner wall.
We collected and summarized 27 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
