Altra Timp 6 vs Olympus 7

Timp 6 or Olympus 7? 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 max cushion, zero drop and Vibram grip for long days? Get the Olympus 7.

Get the Timp 6 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• It’s mostly for easy days
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.3 oz

Get the Olympus 7 if

• You want a little more give underfoot
• You want more foam underfoot (3mm more at the heel)
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

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.

Olympus 7: Lighter, softer max-cushion zero drop. Max cushioned with zero drop and roomy toes, now with a lighter, softer EGO MAX midsole and Vibram Megagrip Traction Lugs.

The Olympus 7 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Olympus 6 lab test (RunRepeat) and Running Warehouse’s description of the 7.

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.

Olympus 7. True to size with Altra’s roomy toebox and traditional heel padding.

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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