Timp 5
Timp 5 is the fifth-generation, high-cushion trail shoe for long trail runs and day hikes. Altra describes it as lighter than earlier models, with an enhanced Vibram Megagrip outsole. A 29 mm zero-drop platform uses Altra EGO MAX foam. Quick-Dry Air Mesh and Standard FootShape fit add a breathable upper with room for natural toe movement, while the lugged outsole handles rugged paths, dirt roads, and gravel.
- Intended uses:
- Trail, Long run, Walking
Specs
Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lower-stack Trail
- Weight
- 277g
- Of 811 known values: 441 lower, 7 equal, 363 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard54.8th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +10g
- Drop
- 0mm
- Of 815 known values: 0 lower, 48 equal, 767 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 5.9%, including ties / average -6.8mm
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 29 / 29mm
- Of 694 known values: 97 lower, 23 equal, 574 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 17.3%, including ties / average -5.7mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
- Midsole
- Altra EGO MAX
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Reference price
- $155
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- Altra Japan official men's page lists 277g at Mens US10.5 / 28.5cm.
- Plate note
- No carbon plate is stated in the checked official JP product, official US product, or Japanese launch sources.
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Weight x stack height
registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)
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Spec distributions
Weight
This shoe 277g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 0mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)
Stack height
This shoe 29mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)
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