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Torin 3.5

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Very good (83/100)

Weight: 7.9 oz
Release: 2018 Q1
MSRP: $125

Very good (83/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 7.9 oz
Release: 2018 Q1
MSRP: $125

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (83/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 69% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (83/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good (83/100)

Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

Comfort rating

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Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

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Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

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Excellent (93/100)

Cushioning

Very good (85/100)

Cushioning rating

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Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

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Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

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Very good (85/100)

Value

Good (73/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Good (73/100)

Durability

Good (70/100)

Durability rating

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Good (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 33% of shoes

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Good (70/100)

Appearance

Average (63/100)

Appearance rating

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Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 15% of shoes

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The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Average (63/100)

71%

5/7

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 69% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 68% of 1,872 daily trainers.

68%

Torin Family

Scores better than 91% of 10 torin family.

91%

Altra

Scores better than 63% of 132 Altra shoes.

63%

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

7.9 oz M Lightest

9.5 oz M

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Stack

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30/30mm

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Drop

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7mm

Release

2018 Q1

2025 Q1 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$125

$150

$200

Best price

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$99.88 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Above average (69%)

Below average (24%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Very good (90%)

Good (79%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (74%)

Below average (31%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Below average (33%)

Bottom tier (12%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (15%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Average (41%)

Bottom tier (10%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$124.88

Top 12%

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Very Solid, Natural Shaped Shoe

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

5/5

Overall

Overall I really like the Torin 3.5 by Altra. It fits my flat and straighter foot really well. I know some people hate how Altra laces are so long, but they are fine by me. This shoe is deep enough to really hug my foot well, but it doesn't feel restrictive in anyway. The cushioning is great for runs of any and all lengths and the shoe is light enough that I think you could easily race in it for longer distances. Add in that it is zero drop and has a wide toe box and I'm a huge, huge fan.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

perfect

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

5/5

Overall

my favorite part about these excellent all round shoe is the bottom. the mostly foam bottom grips tons of surfaces, from loose rocks to pavement, holding up very well. cannot wait to get another comfortable pair! sad about the new, rubber bottomed version. will not buy.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Awesome shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

Love everything about them.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Slightly Cushioned but still responsive daily trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2018

4/5

Overall

I obtained this shoe after trying the Hoka Clifton 3 and finding that my right pinky toe was experiencing pain. I went to my LRS with this information and they pointed me to the Altra Torin. I wanted something that was cushioned enough to not beat me up during my easy runs ( I average a 9:30/mi - 10:00/mi pace) and although this is not nearly as cushioned as the Hoka's it has really fit the bill. I am enjoying logging miles in this shoe and would definitely recommend it.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

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