I run a lot of rail trail and I like the Altra Timp 5. I’m on my third pair and have really enjoyed them. The back is curved and it has a gaiter trap (you’ll want gaiters for rail trail). They’re not so squishy that I feel like I’m going to roll an ankle like the Olympus, but they’ve got enough give. My only complaint is that I wish they drained better, but that’s usually only an issue for me on traditional trails with lots of water crossings or on rainy days.
Have you tried the Timp? To me they have a little more squish than Lone Peak, but not quite as much as my moon shoes (Olympus, lol)
I’ve also become interested in trying the MtC shoes but just haven’t branched out yet.
Once upon a time I was around 200lbs (as a 5’2”ish girlie) and never had any complaints about my Altra Timps. This year I lost 75lbs and found that I like the Altra Olympus for a cushier ride on long runs. 10/10 for both shoes, but Altras do seem to wear faster than my Nike Wildhorse used to (I loved the 5 and every model since has been a flop for me). I get 300-350ish miles on them before the tread starts coming apart. If they change the Timp radically when they update it they will rue the day (and I’ll prob finally try out Mount to Coast).
Look at the Mount to Coast H1. It’s a hybrid shoe. I’ve worn it on the treadmill, rail trail, and normal east coast mountain trails (rooty & rocky) with no issues at all. I just switched in the last month or so after years consistently running in the Timp & Olympus because I was starting to have some plantar fasciitis issues. Fell in love with MtC and now run in the H1 & just scooped a pair of T1s. I think it’s a 6mm drop, but worth eyeballing.
Nah the timps are much better. Most of the lone peak data is from years past when there was no competition in the space. They are terrible to run in compared to the competition
Love love my Altra Timp 4 - bought 2 pair before they completely ran out online. Timp 5 and 6 sadly VERY disappointing. Why change a good thing? Anyone have a very gently used womens 7.5 or 8 the want to get rid of?
I run on Timp 5s and they've been okayish, cushioning is not a problem at all (I come from road Gel Kayanos). The reviews I've seen for the 6 called them a better shoe than the 5s so it's worth a try!
I have been running in Altra Timp 5's for a while and picked up a pair of Lone Peak 9+'s. I notice immediately on a short jog that I feel the impact a lot more on the ground. Is there anything that I should do to get used to them before going out on a real run with them? I'm a little worried it will hurt or could lead to injury.
The immediate positive I notice is how much better they walk or hike. Foot is a lot more stable natural to navigate terrain. Thanks everyone for your input.
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