Altra Torin 9

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · Medium/Narrow/Wide

Altra Torin 9

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Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 19% of shoes

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66/100
Overall

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We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 19% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

66

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comfortable underfoot for easy, everyday miles.
  • Neutral daily trainer for runners who don't need stability support.
  • Continues Altra's long-running Torin line, following the Torin 8.

Cons

  • Outsole and upper likely wear out sooner than rival trainers.
  • Ride feels firmer and less protective than most modern trainers.
  • Overall, it trails comparable daily trainers.

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Running Warehouse
$159.95

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Dick's Sporting Goods Black / Castlerock
$159.99

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Compared to other shoes

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Altra Torin 9
Altra Torin 8
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Torin 9
Torin 8
SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.5 oz M
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Stack
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30/30mm
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Drop
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mm
7mm
Release
2026 Newest
2025 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$150
$200
Best price
$159.95
$99.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (19%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (25%)
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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