Altra Experience Wild 3 vs Timp 6
Experience Wild 3 or Timp 6? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a roomy, grippy trail shoe with a little drop? Get the Experience Wild 3.
Want balanced cushion and Vibram grip with room for your toes? Get the Timp 6.
Get the Experience Wild 3 if
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (4mm vs 0mm)
- You’d rather spend $15 less
Get the Timp 6 if
- You want a zero-drop shoe
These two are close. Fit will decide it, so try both on.
On the run
Experience Wild 3: Altra’s grippy, roomy trail shoe. Flexible and grippy (the Vibram version especially), with a 4mm drop. The foam still lacks rebound.
Timp 6: Balanced, zero-drop trail cushion. Balanced cushioning with strong forefoot protection and a softer foam than before, plus a Vibram Megagrip outsole. Heel stability is low.
Specs side by side
| Experience Wild 3 | Timp 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $165 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 32 / 28mm | 30 / 30mm |
| Drop | 4mm | 0mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10 oz* | 10.2 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | Not listed by Altra | Not listed by Altra |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard |
| Built for | Trails, Easy days, Long runs | Trails, Long runs, Easy days |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 450–550 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Experience Wild 3. True to size with a roomy toebox and a fully gusseted tongue.
Timp 6. True to size and ideal for wide feet. Highly breathable. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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