Altra Torin 3.5

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Torin 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The Altra Torin 3.5 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 4 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Torin product line. Another 8 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Good

87/100

Overall

Good 87

Comfort

Very good 91

Cushioning

Good 85

Value

Decent 75

Durability

Decent 72

Appearance

Below average 63

Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

71/100

Moderate 71

What runners say

“The mostly foam bottom grips tons of surfaces, from loose rocks to pavement, holding up very well.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra One V3

“This shoe is deep enough to really hug my foot well, but it doesn't feel restrictive in any way.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

“The shoe is light enough that you could easily race in it for longer distances.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

“Although this is not nearly as cushioned as some competitors, it has really fit the bill.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“It fits my flat and straighter foot really well.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

“Sad about the new rubber-bottomed version. Will not buy.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra One V3

“It is zero drop and has a wide toe box.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

“My right pinky toe was experiencing pain.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“The cushioning is great for runs of any and all lengths.”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

Prefer this shoe over another

71% 5/7

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

It weighs 7.9 oz and is level front to back at zero drop.
Three reviewers praise the fit, one citing the wide toe box and the depth through the midfoot.
The Torin 4 after it scores 68 on nine reviews, against this version's 87.

Cons

One of four reviewers so far finds it much less cushioned than the Hoka Clifton 3 they came from.

Torin 3.5 rates 87. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Torin 3.5 rates 87. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Altra Torin

Each dot is one version of the Torin, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

71 2014 87 2017 68 2019 72 2021 60 2022 71 2023 70 2025 72 2026 84 2014 69 2017 87 2018

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Torin 3.5 This shoe

2018 · 4 reviews

87 Good

71 Confidence
Torin 2.5

2017 · 4 reviews

69 Below average

46 Confidence
Torin 1.5

2014 · 6 reviews

84 Good

69 Confidence
Torin 9

2026 · 0 reviews

72 Decent

20 Confidence
Torin 8

2025 · 1 review

70 Below average

58 Confidence
Torin 7

2023 · 27 reviews

71 Decent

86 Confidence
Torin 6

2022 · 14 reviews

60 Below average

77 Confidence
Torin 5

2021 · 3 reviews

72 Decent

42 Confidence
Torin 4

2019 · 9 reviews

68 Below average

81 Confidence
Torin 3.0

2017 · 9 reviews

87 Good

82 Confidence
Torin 1.0

2014 · 8 reviews

71 Decent

72 Confidence

Reader Ratings

5/5 3

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

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

Runner reviews

Very Solid, Natural Shaped Shoe

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.

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8

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

perfect

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.

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra One V3

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

Awesome shoe

5/5

Overall

Love everything about them.

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Torin 3.0

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

Slightly Cushioned but still responsive daily trainer

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.

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2018

20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Daily trainer

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Neutral

Neutral

Weight

7.9 oz M Lightest

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8.5 oz M

Stack

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40/35mm

Drop

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5mm

Release

2018 Q1

2026 Newest

2023 Q1

MSRP

$125

$160

$145

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$145 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Good (87)

Decent (72)

Exceptional (99) Best overall

Comfort

Very good (91)

Good (87)

Exceptional (99) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (85)

Decent (78)

Exceptional (99) Best cushioning

Durability

Decent (72)

Below average (60)

Very good (92) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (63)

Bottom-tier (55)

Very good (91) Best appearance

Value

Decent (75)

Below average (67)

Good (88) Best value

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