Side by side comparison: Altra Olympus 275 vs Altra Timp 5
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Wide, roomy toebox
Stable high-stack platform
Durable MATRYX upper
Firm, unresponsive midsole
Heel slippage risk
Not for technical trails
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 0 mm |
| Stack | 33 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 304 g |
| Terrain | light_trail |
| Width | wide |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Zero-drop, high-stack trail shoe with wide fit; excels on moderate trails, less so on technical terrain.
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2024
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Excellent grip
Stable ride
Durable outsole
Firm ride
Less flexible
Toe box narrower than past
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 0 mm |
| Stack | 29 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 269 g |
| Terrain | light_trail |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Stable, grippy zero-drop trail shoe excelling in comfort and durability for long runs.