Side by side comparison: Altra Timp 5 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

Altra Timp 5
AltraTimp 5

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$125$193$177$145$129

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 8Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent grip
Stable ride
Durable outsole
Firm ride
Less flexible
Toe box narrower than past

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack29 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight269 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, grippy zero-drop trail shoe excelling in comfort and durability for long runs.

Brooks Cascadia 19
BrooksCascadia 19

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$226$207$169$150

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 7Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole and upper
Comfortable for long runs
Bulky feel for some
Limited agility
Not ideal on pavement

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe excelling in protection, comfort, and durability for rugged terrain.

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