Altra Timp 6

Altra · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 84/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 289 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0.8 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Altra EGO MAX
  • Official Retail MSRP: €180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Low 1 mm drop encouraging a natural midfoot transition
  • Altra EGO MAX cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
  • Altra EGO MAX midsole delivering responsive energy return

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions

Expert Review Sources

  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 85.1 / 100 — « Built by Altra around the Altra EGO MAX midsole, the Timp 6 combines durable upper protection, lateral stability, and consistent underfoot filtering (289 g). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • RunRepeat : 84.6 / 100 — « We think the Altra Timp 6 is exactly the kind of update that longtime Timp fans wanted. We found in the lab that Altra improved the midsole foam, increased the room in the toebox, and paired the shoe with a Vibram Megagrip outsole. The ride remains natural, flexible, and easy to trust on long days outdoors. In our opinion, it works wonderfully as an all-purpose trail companion for runners and hikers who value a zero-drop design, although the price increase pushes it closer to the premium zone than we'd like. »
  • OutdoorGearLab : 83.6 / 100 — « Pairing Altra's Altra EGO MAX platform with a 0.8 mm drop, the Timp 6 holds its own against top trail & montagne rivals thanks to its resilient Altra EGO MAX platform. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »

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