Customer Reviews Altra Timp Trail

I have dealt with Achilles Tendonosis for almost two years and haven't been trail running in that period of time :( . Transitioning to Zero-drop/natural-shape shoes is part of my treatment (one that has worked anyway), and I am gearing toward getting back to trail running. Most trail runners in this style have too thin of an outsole for me at this point in my treatment. I can walk fine in Lems and Escalantes, but getting back into running I need something more substantial. My other complaint with most running shoes (even barefoot style ones) is that they have too high of an arch on the lateral edge. This design choice baffles me. Most people have a substantial inner arch, not lateral. Both Merrells and most Altras I have returned for this reason. It ends up causing quite a bit of pain in an area where I had none previously and makes my foot pronate more than what is normal. Altra Superiors looked perfect, but I found them to have too pronounced of a lateral arch and also too rigid of a sole. I nearly tried Lone Peak's but read about their questionable durability. When I saw the Timp was coming out, I was excited by many of the design choices and ordered a pair as soon as they were available. I have only hiked in these a few times over the past month, not yet any running. But I am very pleased with the traction, cushioning, and durability of them so far. I hiked in them in the King Range coast in California and in the Central Oregon High Desert, and they did an amazing job of keeping out sand/dirt (vastly superior to my Lems in this regard), but still very breathable. There is a very slight lateral arch, but very minor and has not been a problem. I am very excited to run in these in the muddy hills of Forest Park in the fall/winter. Due to its reflectivity and gaiter attachment, I might consider them as my winter bike commuter shoes, assuming the dry easily. My one complaint has to do with a combination of sizing and lacing. Most sites (including Altra's) claim this model runs true to size. I would follow that of other reviewers and go a 1/2 size up instead. I wear 11 1/2 in most shoes, and I wish I had gone up to a 12. The odd thing is, it's snug on TOP of my big toe, as though there isn't enough room above it in the Timp, as opposed to in front of it. I have this issue with my Escalantes as well and ended up taking the insole out for a perfect fit. But those are a very flexible mesh. The Timp has a hard rubber toe cap which is inflexible and cramps top of my big toe. Removing the insole was a little better, but not as cozy and made my heel feel a bit loose. I then realized the Timp's lacing system actually PULLS the material over the big toe - basically cinching the big toe up toward the tongue, which I think is more the root of the problem (also encouraging toe-spring). I ended up re-lacing them, leaving the front two spots open, so that it laces AROUND my foot - the way a lacing system should. It certainly looks cool, but I hope they design this with a more normal lacing pattern in future versions. Otherwise the Timp is near-perfect for my needs.

Great shoe - ordered 1/2 size larger for extra room in toe box. Zappos has the greatest customer service of any web store. Changed to larger 1/2 larger shoe size. Will do all my business with Zappos.

The styling of these shoes deserves more stars to rate them.. The fit of the shoe is “glove-like” without them feeling suffocating like I’ve found in other trail runners and the insole/outsole are designed as such to give a mid-forefoot runner like me cushioning and support as well. Some will also find that the zero drop design will help fight shin splints because they help from over extension of the ankle. Amazing shoe!

Great shoes!! Super padded and comfy. Great width too. Wish Altra would stick with this platform - the new model Timp 1.5 seems narrower and I can't wear them - but this older Timp Trail model is great.

Different looking shoe. Comfortable

Best shoe ever.I am on my feet most of day and these shoes are better then excellent!!! I am a size 10-W, so I bought a size 8-M man shoe. They do not look like a man's shoe on me. soooo cute and like is stated just excellent.

Very nice shoe - comfortable and stable

Most comfortable shoe I can remember having put on. Felt "broken in" immediately, but with the support and cushion of a new shoe. The lacing style also allows the shoe to open up completely making them very easy to get on, but holding the shoe securely to your foot when laced (no slipping out of these!). They were a great and rare find as they fit both my narrow heel and wide toe area. Only gripe is the (too) tall stiff heel cup which feels like it pushes up on my ankle bones esp. on uneven ground (ie: trail running), though no injuries yet.

Favorite trail shoe. Ever.

Very comfortable right out of the box. I’m coming from Altra Superiors so these are different but not in a bad way. They are comfortable and the traction is great!

Love these sneakers! I have wide feet and usually need wide width shoes. I also suffer from bunions. I am a nurse and on my feet all day, these shoes have made a huge difference ! They have a wide toe box so my feet can relax normally and feel no pressure. They are like walking on cushions. I usually wear Hoka Clifton, these Altras are my new favorite! This is my second pair . I will be buying these from now on.

Great fit and comfort...I will buy no athletic shoe but Altra. My 4th pair.

I will never own a sport so-ow other tha Altra...simply the mos comfortable shoe for me!

I typically wear a 8 4E shoe, wide fore foot, nl volume, narrow heel. These in 8.5 fit perfectly! I use these to run, trail run, tread mill run, and light hike. They are perfect. Feel like a cushion shoe, wide outsole give it stability on uneven ground, tread has traction for days. It is a do it all shoe.