Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
Altra Timp 6
- Latest version (2026)
Altra Timp 5
- Previous version (2024)
- 48 g lighter
Side by side
- Altra Timp 5 is 48 g lighter
Profiles
- Altra Timp 6
- Altra Timp 5
- Timp 6 — Comfort: 4/5
- Timp 6 — Responsiveness: 3/5
- Timp 6 — Stability: 4/5
- Timp 6 — Durability: 4/5
- Timp 6 — Grip: 4/5
- Timp 6 — Versatility: 4/5
- Timp 5 — Comfort: 4/5
- Timp 5 — Responsiveness: 2/5
- Timp 5 — Stability: 4/5
- Timp 5 — Durability: 4/5
- Timp 5 — Grip: 4/5
- Timp 5 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionAltra Timp 6Altra Timp 5
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 USD 155
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 325 g 277 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam Altra EGO MAX Altra EGO MAX
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.48 out of 5 3.45 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running, Long runs Trail running, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified
Related pages
By characteristic
Men · Women · Unisex
By terrain
Retailer prices
Altra Timp 6
Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.
Offers available for:
Recommended retail priceUSD 165
Altra Timp 5
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail priceUSD 155
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
- Close to Altra Timp 6: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to Altra Timp 6: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to Altra Timp 6: same terrain, same category, same role
- Close to Altra Timp 5: same terrain, same category, same role