Altra

Torin 2.5

Torin 2.5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (24%)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$125

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (24%)

Rated worse overall than 76% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 76% of other shoes we judged.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (24%)

Comfort

Above average (69%)

Cushioning

Above average (67%)

Value

Bottom tier (18%)

Durability

Bottom tier (8%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 76% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (24%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 72% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (28%)

Torin Family

Worse than 50% of 10 torin family ranked.

Average (50%)

Altra

Worse than 56% of 125 Altra shoes ranked.

Average (44%)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M Lightest
9.5 oz M
Stack
30/30mm
Drop
mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$125
$150
Best price
$159.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (69%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (67%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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Large toe-box shoes to accommodate Correct Toes

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I wear this shoe because the wide toe-box can accomadate Correct Toes toe spacers, which have eliminated by need for prescription orthotics. I found the shoes for sale from a discount retailer and stocked up on 3 pairs. The shoes aren't particularly durable, but they do last ~500 miles, which is good enough for me. I am not associated with Correct Toes in any fashion, but I do highly recommend them to people who have experience foot deformities caused in part by modern foot wear.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Altra Torin

cheserekted · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I used the Torin as a recovery/easy day shoe, and preferred it for slower paces. It was my first zero drop shoe, so I limited runs to 4-7 miles. I love the wider toe box and the cushioning. It is comfortable without feeling too squishy or with a huge stack height. I don't think I would prefer it for anything faster, because my foot was a little loose in it and I think it is too soft for faster running.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Solid Daily Trainer

nikonian · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

These shoes are very comfortable and became go to shoe for me for slower training runs. I was a little disappointed the midsole didn't last a little longer. At about 400 miles, I found the midsole under forefoot to start to feel very flat and lots it's bounce a bit. Otherwise shoes were excellent and good value. I've had two pairs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Altra torin 2.5

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Light, cushioned, and unbelievably durable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5