Hit the trails with confidence in any weather in the women's Altra Timp 5 Hiker GTX hiking boots. Their lightweight, waterproof uppers and grippy outsoles are made for putting in the miles.
Key Details
Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Mesh/leather overlays
Weight (Pair)
1 lb. 3.2 oz.
Features
GORE-TEX ePE membrane is light, thin and strong, and it's PFC-free with a reduced carbon footprint
GORE-TEX waterproof technology provides waterproof, windproof and breathable performance
Lightweight uppers with mid-ankle support
Thicker leather overlays around the toes offer added durability and protection
Altra EGO™ MAX midsole foam gives you lightweight cushioning with a little extra bounce and added durability
Roomy toe boxes, secure midfoot zones and zero heel-to-toe drop give you a comfortable, natural fit to help your feet move the way they were designed to
Standard Altra FootShape™ fit sits right in the middle of the Altra Original and Slim fits
Vibram® Megagrip rubber offers rugged longevity, optimal ground adaptability and unparalleled grip on both wet and dry surfaces
Altra’s unique FootShape™ toe box and zero to low shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on. When fitting, be sure to allow a full thumb’s width in front of your toes. If your feet are used to cramped toe boxes, Altra shoes may feel a little big at first. Give your toes some time to get used to the newfound wiggle room.
Altra offers a range of FootShape fits:
Original Fit: The fit that started it all, Original is the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra.
Standard Fit: The most common fit from Altra is right in the middle of Original and Slim.
Slim Fit: The slimmest-fitting Altra option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
IS THIS SHOE TRUE TO SIZE? The product Features above will provide a suggestion if Altra advises you to size up or down in this particular shoe. If no such note exists, please order your regular size.
Buying Advice
How to Choose Hiking Boots
How long will you be on the trail?
Hiking shoes: day hikes or ultralight backpacking
Hiking boots: multi-day treks with heavier loads
What upper is right for you?
Leather: water- and abrasion-resistant, durable
Synthetic: lightweight, break in easily, dry faster
Look at the lugs
Deep, thick lugs improve grip
Wider lug spaces sheds mud and offer good traction
Check crampon compatibility Mountaineering and winter hiking may call for crampons. Narrow your search for boots with crampon compatibility.
16 out of 39 (41%) reviewers recommend this product
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5 Reviews 5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
No break-in period! Awesome out of the box!!
Arctic_Em
1 year ago
After my first hike with these, I fully expected to have mega blisters because of the rainy bike ride to the trailhead that saturated my socks through the top ankle portion of the boot via rain running down my leg. Also, I hadn't had the chance to wear them other than just trying them on for a fit check!!
However, I had no blisters or even hotspots after 9 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation!!! These have a running shoe feel with hiking boot support. I'm very pleased! They are light and supportive!
5 Reviews 5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
Comfortable but for a design flaw that rubs ankles
vickilca
6 months ago
I wish I'd read the reviews before I raced out and bought these. I have the Altra Timp 5 trailrunners and LOVE them! But I needed something waterproof and more like a hiking boot for snow hiking especially for using with snowshoes. They fit exactly like the trail runners - SO comfortable out of the box - but with one BIG flaw: there's a really stiff, pokey seam over the ankle bones. Despite adding a little moleskin over the seam before I went to test-hike them on an easy 4-mile trail, and skipping the lacing loop that was directly over my ankle bones, the boots rubbed my inside ankle bones raw on both feet. I also found a small chunk of the foam sole missing on the right boot, and I was an easy, forest trail with few rocks. I don't think these will hold up with snowshoes or even microspikes, and there's no way I would be able to wear them for another hike without using a serious amount of padding over my ankle bones. I hope they might soften with time, but I know see that another reviewer tried that to no avail. So, back to REI they'll go :( :( :(
Comfortable but for a design flaw that rubs ankles
6 months ago
I wish I'd read the reviews before I raced out and bought these. I have the Altra Timp 5 trailrunners and LOVE them! But I needed something waterproof and more like a hiking boot for snow hiking especially for using with snowshoes. They fit exactly like the trail runners - SO comfortable out of the box - but with one BIG flaw: there's a really stiff, pokey seam over the ankle bones. Despite adding a little moleskin over the seam before I went to test-hike them on an easy 4-mile trail, and skipping the lacing loop that was directly over my ankle bones, the boots rubbed my inside ankle bones raw on both feet. I also found a small chunk of the foam sole missing on the right boot, and I was an easy, forest trail with few rocks. I don't think these will hold up with snowshoes or even microspikes, and there's no way I would be able to wear them for another hike without using a serious amount of padding over my ankle bones. I hope they might soften with time, but I know see that another reviewer tried that to no avail. So, back to REI they'll go :( :( :(
Age:45–54
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
No, I do not recommend this product
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Arctic_Em
Fairbanks, Alaska
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
No break-in period! Awesome out of the box!!
1 year ago
After my first hike with these, I fully expected to have mega blisters because of the rainy bike ride to the trailhead that saturated my socks through the top ankle portion of the boot via rain running down my leg. Also, I hadn't had the chance to wear them other than just trying them on for a fit check!!
However, I had no blisters or even hotspots after 9 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation!!! These have a running shoe feel with hiking boot support. I'm very pleased! They are light and supportive!
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 11
Yes , I recommend this product
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Gail E
Chicago, IL
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Comfortable and wide toe box relief
5 months ago
Widest toe box I could find for a bunion. Had no pain at all hiking in national parks for 4 days. I did not feel like they needed a breaking in period but maybe all shoes do a little bit. I was already used to a zero drop.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ginger traps
Alaska
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Blister maker not waterproof
3 weeks ago
I love the open toe box of Altra. I love that they feel comfortable right out of the box. What I don’t love it feeling hot spots on my heels and outside of my big toe joint just 2 miles into a mild hike. When I first started wearing them they were ok feeling. I was prepping for a 30 mile backpacking trip and was able to hike 5-7 miles in these boots well enough that I thought they would be good for the trip. I was SO wrong. Only 4 miles into my 3 day adventure and my heels had blistered AND ripped open. I was able to tape up my heels and pressed on. After arriving at my first campsite, 12 miles in, my feet were tore apart. I had blisters on the big toe joints, blisters on the outside edge of my foot and my heels were raw. The second day brought me through some grasses that were still wet from the morning dew. After a 1/2 mile of walking in the wet grass, my feet were also wet. I was not a happy camper. I’m glad I had “camp shoes” because I ended up just hiking in them on the last day. They were like a water sock and way more comfortable than these boots.
I’ve tried multiple times to like these boots, but if I don’t tape my heels before a hike I will have blisters in only 2 miles. I’ve reapplied waterproofing, but they just aren’t waterproof.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
No, I do not recommend this product
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jmuc
Santa Clara, CA
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Rubs on the ankle bones
3 months ago
The foot bed is comfortable. The ankle area has a design flaw and rubs the ankle bone. I tripped one time over rocks and after the hike there was a chunk of rubber missing on the inner right egde near the heal. I could not lace up the ankles due to the rubbing on the ankle bones so I laced them low like shoes and was able to finish a one hour hike. Smooth trails but hilly. My other two pair of Altra hiking shoes have been absolutely amazing! I am so disappointed with the boot. I will return and look for the hiking shoes. I have NEVER returned shoes to REI in my life and I am not young. This is a first.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
No, I do not recommend this product
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Swiggins
Memphis Tn.
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Altra women Timp hiking shoe (Navy Blue)
8 months ago
Nice looking shoe. The stitching on the right shoe over my ankle was rubbing my ankle so bad, I had to return them..
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
No, I do not recommend this product
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IdRatherBeHiking
Denver, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
So Comfortable; My New Favorite Hiking Boots
1 year ago
Love these! They were comfy right out of the box and no break-in time was needed. They're just what I wanted in a mid-height, waterproof hiking boot -- lightweight; a nice, wide toe box; grippy, flexible Vibram sole; and zero drop.
After reading reviews of the previous or last year's model of the Timp hiker, I was initially concerned whether I would get rubbing or blisters on one or both ankles, since that seemed to be a deal-breaker for some reviewers. I had no problem whatsoever.
I have found no negatives or anything I wish were different about these boots. Sizing was true; no size adjustment or insoles needed to improve the fit. I definitely recommend the Timp 5 boots and would buy again!
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
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Eely
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
Needs a small tweak
1 month ago
I recently purchased these boots and used them on a trip. I love the weight, breathability, sole, and waterproofing. My only issue with them is that there is an overlapping seam on the gussets on each side of the tongue that has a very thick seam - this creates a hard point and rubbed my ankles so raw that I had to apply bandages to continue hiking. I performed "surgery" and cut this hard seam out on both sides. This fixed the problem! As a wide foot owner these are otherwise great boots if you're willing to make adjustments.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
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Dirtbag
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
Great boot!
10 months ago
I love these! I would have given them 5 stars but I do experience some slight discomfort on the inside of the left shoe ankle. It’s strange because the right on seems to be constructed a little better in that area and does not have a rigid piece that hits you right in the ankle bone. I can work with this, I just don’t tie them real tight. Everything else is superb about them.
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Yes , I recommend this product
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Carly
Montana
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
Rubs the Ankle Bone Terribly
1 year ago
I bought these for a backpacking trip and was testing them out inside. The inner ankle where the tongue is connected is hard and rubs the ankle bone. I tried different ways to tie them to put less pressure on the ankle and it did not help the pain. I even tried a thicker sock and no luck. I am really disappointed because they are super comfortable if not for the horrible ankle bone rubbing.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on altrafootwear.com
Response from altrafootwear.com
AltraFootwearpwr
5 days ago
Hi Carly, thank you for your valuable feedback. We regret to hear you were not satisfied with the WOMEN'S TIMP HIKER GTX. Whether constructive or positive, we appreciate any feedback and ensure it is directed to the appropriate department. Our hard-working teams take all feedback seriously. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
