Timp 4

I had a pair once and find them overrated.

Thanks! What are they like in mud? I’m a bit wary of the quality of Altra these days. The soles on my Torins lasted 800km and the Timp 4s wore out after 500km.

I have a pair of timp 4s with about 200 miles in them a they look much the same as yours. I really like them as a road to trail shoe but the sole is ridiculous. I ran 600 miles on hard trails , roads , paths and dusty rocky terrain in a pair of escalante. No lugs at all (Dew on grass could get entertaining) and they lasted way better. 

I always hear Altra is the gold standard for trail shoes. I picked up a pair of timp 4 late season, and so far have put about 15 hikes / 125 miles and the soles appear to be done. Is this typically? Would the lone peak give better life? Or should I look elsewhere for a longer lasting shoe? I feel the uppers and still in great condition and seems like much different experience than others get from these.. I live in Salt Lake, Utah and favor slower/longer with more technical favoring hikes.

My altra timp 4 have just done the same thing in exactly the same place on both shoes (it's where they crease at the ball of your foot). Mine lasted about 380km, ways kept clean and the soles were barely worn. I took mine back to the shop and got a brand new pair on warranty. A bit annoying but doesn't cost anything and I'll end up with 700+ km worth of use for the cost of a single pair of shoes. Maybe more

I had a pair of Timp 4. 380km of running/hiking, probably 95% of that on trails and the soles were barely worn, nothing like yours. However I took them back to the shop this week because they both developed big holes in the sides, by the ball of the big toe. But yea, the soles on mine were fine

My LP6's and Timp 4's are awesome on wet rock

My trail running/hiking shoes that I wear for about any outdoor activity. Currently one of the recent versions of the Altra Superior. Looking at the Topo Terraventure when the Altras wear out. I liked the idea of the Altra Timp 4s because the midsoles have drainage holes, but the stack height/cushion on them is too high for my preference on rough terrain, felt unstable, they ended up being my jogging/gym shoes.

I threw my Timp4s into the bin after 450km’s (280miles) mixed trail, gravel road running. Soles were almost gone from forefoot area. Timp5 with vibram sole, is a different story. But their ”build quality” doesn’t impress me. Toebox TPU overlay started to separate from the fabric after 100 kilometrers and needed some glue. Same thing happened with my Lonepeak 7. I like the shoe, how it feels. But my next ones won’t be Altra. Maybe VJ Ultra 3… if it fits nicely.

The Timp 4 is 2 versions old. That shoe had to have been sitting on a shelf for no less than 2 years before you bought it. I'd suspect the rubber dried out and that is what led to it wearing so quickly. Just a guess. The only issue I have had with any of my altras has been the midsole foam losing its rebound.

I’m a big fan of Altra Lone Peak and Timp shoes that seem to check the boxes above

Perfect. I find the timp a half size small as well. I also find the timp slightly more stable!

The Speedgoat is significantly stiffer than the Mafate. Altra Timp is a wonderful hiking/running shoe if you are interested in zero drop.

I wear barefoot shoes in regular life, and I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion. I personally hike in Altra Timp 4s. I view my wearing minimalist shoes most of the time as strengthening my feet and then the cushion on my hiking shoes allows me to take the most advantage of that built up strength.