Altra Timp 6 vs Superior 7

Timp 6 or Superior 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 a light, flexible, close-to-the-ground trail shoe? Get the Superior 7.

Get the Timp 6 if

• You want more foam underfoot (9mm more at the heel)
• Long runs are your thing
• It’s mostly for easy days

Get the Superior 7 if

• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.9 oz
• You’d rather spend $35 less

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.

Superior 7: Light, natural, zero-drop trail. Light, flexible and natural, with excellent ground feel and solid traction. Not ideal for heel strikers.

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.

Superior 7. True to size but less roomy than other Altras, with a low toebox. 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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