So after alot of research I finally decided to invest in a pair of new Altras for my hike and fly paragliding adventures. I live in the Alps and need a solid pair of shoes with secure foothold, comfortable on long treks with a 10kg backpack on very mixed terrain, from grass meadows to rocky mountain tracks. I was not sure whether to take the LP9+ or the new timp 6. Stability is extremely important for the backpack hike but also launching and landing the paraglider off the beaten track without rolling an ankle. The lower stack height and wider base made the LP more favourable. I just completed 2 short hike and fly sessions of about 5km with 1000m elevation and the shoes feel fantastic. I highly recommend these for H&F and think I will be retiring my hiking boots. In addition, the black/orange colorway looks freakin awesome!!! Great job Altra. For my trail runs I still use my Wild2 which I also love.