Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Altra Timp 5
Altra Lone Peak 9 vs Altra Timp 5: weight, drop (0 mm vs 0 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Altra Timp 5 is 26 g lighter. The Altra Timp 5 has more cushioning (29 mm at the heel). The Altra Lone Peak 9 grips better, with 3.8 mm lugs.
AltraAltra Lone Peak 9Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Altra Lone Peak 9: specs and races
AltraAltra Timp 5Zapatilla de trail de Altra con drop cero, puntera ancha FootShape y suela Vibram Megagrip; ligera y estable.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Altra Lone Peak 9 | Altra Timp 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 295 g | 269 g |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Heel stack | 25 mm | 29 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 25 mm | 29 mm |
| Lug depth | 3.8 mm | 3 mm |
| Fit | Wide | Wide |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed | smooth, mixed |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Altra Timp 5: better pick in 48 of 249
Tied in 201
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| Race | What it needs | Altra Lone Peak 9 | Altra Timp 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Copes |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB168 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Copes |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Not its terrain | Not its terrain |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Copes |
| Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal167 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Copes |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Not its terrain | Copes |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
Same Altra zero drop and wide toebox. The Timp 5 is 26 g lighter and has 4 mm more foam (29 mm); the Lone Peak 9 sits lower (25 mm) and has slightly deeper lugs (3.8 mm vs 3 mm).
Choose the Altra Lone Peak 9 if…
- You want a low, stable shoe with good trail grip.
- You like ground feel.
- You run a lot of mountain trail with loose rock.
Choose the Altra Timp 5 if…
- You want a bit more cushioning without going to an ultra shoe.
- You want the lighter option (269 g).
- You run fire roads and runnable trail.