Side by side comparison: Altra Timp 5 vs Saucony Peregrine 16

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.

Saucony Peregrine 16
SauconyPeregrine 16

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$249$228$187$166

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Light Trail: 7Technical Trail: 9Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding grip
Improved cushioning
Stable on technical terrain
Slightly heavier
Less suited for easy trails

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
WeightApprox. 290 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

Versatile technical trail shoe with top-tier grip, improved cushioning, and stable ride.

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