Advice for Trail Runners: The Altra Men's Timp 5 Running Shoes should help you to confidently take on the challenges of trail running. The Timp 5 provide a great combination of grip and cushioning.
Underfoot Feel
The midsole is made of Altra's EGO™ MAX compound. This creates a midsole which is lightweight, responsive and highly cushioned.
In comparison to the Timp 4, the Timp 5 received a major outsole update. The outsole is now made of Vibram™ Megagrip. Importantly, this outsole provides great traction on both wet and dry surfaces.
The combination of the midsole and outsole should mean that you can comfortably and confidently run over challenging terrains.
Upper Fit
Altra are well-known for their uppers with a FootShape™ Fit. The Timp 5 has a Standard FootShape™ Fit. This is their most common upper last, and it sits between their Original (widest) and Slim Fits.
Ideal Run Type
The Altra Men's Timp 5 Running Shoes are best for trail runs at a wide range of paces. They are suitable for a broad range of underfoot conditions; however, the possible exception may be deep mud.
Technical Features
- Approximate weight: 277 grams
- Drop: 0 mm
- Stack height: 29 mm
- Colour: Orange
Sizing Advice
Shoe size is a personal preference and everyone's feet are different, but we want to ensure you avoid any pain or discomfort from bruised toenails, rubbing, blistering or pins and needles.
Your running shoes should have enough width to allow you to spread your toes and should have some space at the front (we recommend having a half to one thumb's width of space from the end of your longest toe to the front of your running shoes).
This usually means that your running shoe will be at least a half size bigger than your regular shoe size though this can vary from brand to brand.
