Altra Timp 4 vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight is the lighter option — 490 g lighter than the Altra Timp 4 (79% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Altra Timp 4	Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight
Weight	620 g · 0.620 kg · 1.37 lb	130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
Brand	Altra	Darn Tough
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Altra Timp 4

620 g

Moderate cushion zero-drop trail shoe with wide platform.

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Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight

130 g

Merino wool hiking socks with lifetime guarantee. Per pair.

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Altra Timp 4 vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight wins — at 130 g it is 490 g (79%) lighter than the Altra Timp 4 (620 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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