Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9 oz · 30/30mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Torin 7 replaced it
How it ranks
The Altra Torin 6 trails most daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 14 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Torin product line.
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.
Confidence
77/100
“The biggest drawback of the Torin 6 are the fast-wearing outsoles.”
“Side panel of the shoe tore at 200 miles completely through.”
“The Torin 6 immediately became my favorite shoe with enough cushion, but not too much.”
“Very comfortable, and so much space in the toe box.”
“The upper provides a secure fit making you feel confident at higher speeds.”
“I have a high arch and the Torin 6 has very little in terms of arch support which is what my feet like.”
“The Torin 6 hits that perfectly with zero drop and 28mm stack.”
“The tongue issue is fixed from the Torin 5, it doesn't protrude into the foot.”
“Not the fastest but very good for recovery runs or easy runs.”
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Torin, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2018 · 4 reviews
87 Good
71 Confidence
2017 · 4 reviews
69 Below average
46 Confidence
2014 · 6 reviews
84 Good
69 Confidence
2026 · 0 reviews
72 Decent
20 Confidence
2025 · 1 review
70 Below average
58 Confidence
2023 · 27 reviews
71 Decent
86 Confidence
Torin 6 This shoe
2022 · 14 reviews
60 Below average
77 Confidence
2021 · 3 reviews
72 Decent
42 Confidence
2019 · 9 reviews
68 Below average
81 Confidence
2017 · 9 reviews
87 Good
82 Confidence
2014 · 8 reviews
71 Decent
72 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Have worn Altras for years I have always been happy with them. Very comfortable and last a while.
Anonymous runner · Jun 27, 2024
40 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
If you find this shoe on sale: JUST GET IT!
very comfortable, and so much space in the toe box. Not the fastest but very good for recovery runs or easy runs.
Anonymous runner · Jun 20, 2024
25 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
Age 68 and running for about 3 years. Low mileage, 10-12 miles a week and do well in age group 5k's.
I like the idea of the least amount of cushion necessary. Started with very low stack height shoes and have slowly increased sole thickness with each new purchase. The Torin 6 immediately became by favorite shoe with enough cushion, but not too much. I bought a second pair.
I have a high arch and the Torin 6 has very little in terms of arch support which is what my feet like. The zero drop of these shoes is comfortable for me, but I recommend a gradual adjustment over a long time in transitioning to zero drop, or try wearing casual zero drop shoes when not running to adjust that way.
I also have a pair of Altra Rivera 2's which the main difference seems to be a bit less stack height, so I expect to use those on the track and the Torin 6 on the roads.
I haven't had these long enough to say anything about wear, but the outsole appears to be quite tough compared to some of my other running shoes.
EJ · Jan 19, 2024
12 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Mach 4
4/5
Overall
I prefer shoes with zero drop and not much mid-sole height. The Torin 6 hits that perfectly with zero drop and 28mm stack. The mid-sole provides a substantial amount of shock absorption without feeling soft. Energy return is solid. The upper provides a secure fit making you feel confident at higher speeds.
The biggest drawback of the Torin 6 are the fast-wearing outsoles. However, this is not unique to the Torin 6 or Altras in general. It seems that over the years, most if not all shoe companies, have reduced the durability of their outsoles.
What's equally frustrating is that on many models, companies are designing running shoes with much of the midsole exposed to the ground, forcing it to perform double duty as mid and outsole. This leads to midsole material wearing down much faster than a good outsole material would.
This design trend is likely done to reduce shoe weight. And light weight is a big selling point. But I'm sure shoe companies don't mind that another consequence of this design trend is that runners go through shoes much quicker.
TommyBK · Dec 1, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2023
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