Altra Timp 6 vs Mont Blanc Speed

Timp 6 or Mont Blanc Speed? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want balanced cushion and Vibram grip with room for your toes? Get the Timp 6.

Want a soft, comfortable zero-drop trail shoe? Get the Mont Blanc Speed.

Get the Timp 6 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You need a roomier fit
• You’d rather spend $30 less

Get the Mont Blanc Speed if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.1 oz

On the run

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.

Mont Blanc Speed: Soft, comfortable zero-drop trail miles. Soft and comfortable for daily runs and long miles, with an EGO PRO core, an EGO MAX rim, a rock plate and Vibram Megagrip Litebase.

The Mont Blanc Speed hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Believe in the Run’s review (no lab test yet).

Specs side by side

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

Timp 6. True to size and ideal for wide feet. Highly breathable. Wide available.

Mont Blanc Speed. Fit isn’t the greatest, per Believe in the Run, so try it on.

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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