Altra  Timp 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

I’ve been wearing Timps since the 1.5 model (which were the best - not sure why they keep changing them for the worse) and I’d give these 5 stars for comfort but like a 2 for durability. I haven’t gotten holes like many have, but the uppers are delaminating in several places. I’ve had a few pairs of these and this particular pair seemed to fall apart very quickly. These are one of the few shoe models that are comfortable for me as I have some foot issues so I’ve been putting up with the durability issues so I can keep running. Wish they would go back to the 1.5 design.

This is hands-down the best fitting trail shoe I've ever had. I almost immediately purchased a second pair so I could keep a pair at the office. However the shoe started falling apart before a hundred miles and is completely worthless by 150. My other pair is also in pretty bad shape so this appears to be a design flaw not a lemon. I will be waiting for the 2.5 or the 3 before trying another pair.

I was a big fan of the Timp 1.5, in spite of the fact that they always got holes in the upper near the big toe after about 200 miles. But now they've gone and messed them up! I had four pair of Timp 1.5 and put well over 400 miles on each of them. But after only two or three miles in the Timp 2.0 I knew that they were going to be returned. I don't know if it's because they are narrower or have a shorter stack height or what, all I know is that they hurt. The most distal and medial eyelet was digging into my first mtp joint. I wanted to love these so much, but I cannot recommend them to runners & hikers who are used to the Timp 1.5.

This is the best Timp yet. Found the fit, comfort, and added traction to be better then the 1.5. But quality is down right awful, timp 1, lasted 150 miles, thought maybe it was just a bad pair. Timp 1.5 got 300 miles on them. ok on a pr of trail shoes! Thinking Altra got the kinks worked out ordered the 2.0. Out of box loved it. The fit while not as roomy as the past versions still worked for me. The added lugs greatly helped on the loose stuff. But what was the quality issue? The same as ALL prior Timps huge holes/riping on the inside of the foot right were it meets the sole. Timp 2 not even lasting 100 miles the worst yet, and they are also tearing on the outside of the foot as well. While I'm not giving up on altra, the superior and torin seam to last, just no more Timp

I love the fit of these shoes and the sure footed feel they provide on trail in both wet and dry conditions, my only grip is the premature wear on both soles and uppers I’ve had to do some repairs with shoe glue and I’ll most likely buy another pair as I love the toe box space and zero drop , this is my third pair of Timp 2 my first pair lasted two seasons second one season and I’m just breaking out the new ones

There redesigned outsole gives a lot more stiffness and the flex area is further back in the shoe, so you get better heel-to-toe transfer than the 1.5. More rubber underfoot instead of foam, and the famous “squeak” and mud flap are gone. The shoe has less volume and height in the toe area than the 1.5- width is similar but it feels more cramped. If you wear the 1.5 you will want to try this on before buying. The upper fabric feels less ‘premium’ than the 1.5, and the shoe is advertised as a full ounce lighter but it really feels like a lot less shoe on the foot, which is good and bad- but probably an improvement. And they gave us some colors that a lot of people have asked for.

Shoes feel great on my feet as far as traction, support and cushion for long days on the trail. However I have only 160 miles on this pair, babied them, meticulously cleaned them after each use and there is already a large hole all the way through both layers of the fabric on the inside of the shoe near the arch. The material used on the TIMP 1.5 failed the same way for me after about 200 miles as well and I was told by REI retail staff that its expected. These shoes are just not durable for less than a year of use and approximately 10-12 runs I guess I would expect more for the $$$.

I loved these shoes. Just the right amount of stack height and excellent support, plenty of room for my fat toes. Really I have short toes, so my forefoot has to fit up in the 'toe box' and these shoes fit great. I usually size up a full size in other brands from my measured foot length, in these I only had to go up a half. I have read comments that others think there is less room in these, but I think the width is the same, but there may be decreased volume. Wasn't an issue for me. I really didn't have any issues comfort wise on runs less than 100 miles, I did have some bruising on a 100 mile race on the edges of my feet, but I don't really fault the shoes. My biggest complaint is that the uppers started to separate from the soles at 350 miles, but with ALTRA's awesome warranty and customer service they are replacing them with a new pair. So if I get 700 miles total out of one purchase I am a very happy customer as that would be 200 miles more than I normally get. Not every product lasts or performs as expected, but when a company stands by the product and does right by the customer that earns my repeat business. Thank you Altra!

I’m having trouble with the sizing of Altras, which is a shame because I really like their shoes. These are either my 9 or 10th pair. Most have been great, but the last 3 pairs of trail runners I’ve had trouble. I wear typically 10.5’s. Two pairs ago the 10.5 was too small. Barely, and I thought maybe the would wear in, but they didn’t. So the next pair I got 11’s— fit was sloppy. So then got this pair of Times, 10.5, and slightly too small. I’m gonna try wearing these in. I don’t like sloppy. In the meantime my road runners (3 pairs) have all been true to size. The last pair are the most comfortable running shoes ever.

After a little over 300 miles, the uppers are totally trashed. Both shoes have blowouts in the mid foot on both sides (4 blowouts!). The soles have plenty of life left, but My socks are visible through the sides of the shoes in many places. I've never had a trail shoe blowout this quickly and utterly disintegrate on the sides like this. I really liked the balance between cushion and trail feel, but I absolutely wouldnt buy these again. And looking online at reviews of this and other Altras, this seems to be a persistent issue. Yikes. So close to a great shoe.