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Altra Torin 3.5

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz

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

How it ranks

The Altra Torin 3.5’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Altra Torin 3.5

of 5

Below average

68
Overall
68
Comfort
81
Cushioning
72
Value
72
Durability
67
Appearance
61
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

76 Moderate

76

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

  1. Product line track record
  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

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
“It is zero drop and has a wide toe box.”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw came from the Brooks Dyad 8
“The cushioning is great for runs of any and all lengths.”
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
“My right pinky toe was experiencing pain.”
4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 3

Prefer this shoe over another

71% 5/7

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Torin 3.5 rates 68. This shoe has moderate confidence. 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

Release year

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

  • Torin 5 Luxe

    2023 · 0 reviews

    62 Below average

    61 Confidence

  • Torin 3.5 This shoe

    2018 · 4 reviews

    68 Below average

    76 Confidence

  • Torin 2.5

    2017 · 4 reviews

    58 Bottom-tier

    71 Confidence

  • Torin 1.5

    2014 · 6 reviews

    65 Below average

    78 Confidence

  • Torin 9

    2026 · 0 reviews

    67 Below average

    53 Confidence

  • Torin 8

    2025 · 1 review

    68 Below average

    75 Confidence

  • Torin 7

    2023 · 27 reviews

    69 Below average

    91 Confidence

  • Torin 6

    2022 · 14 reviews

    60 Below average

    86 Confidence

  • Torin 5

    2021 · 3 reviews

    60 Below average

    76 Confidence

  • Torin 4

    2019 · 9 reviews

    63 Below average

    86 Confidence

  • Torin 3.0

    2017 · 9 reviews

    69 Below average

    89 Confidence

  • Torin 1.0

    2014 · 8 reviews

    59 Bottom-tier

    81 Confidence

Runner Ratings

4 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
7.6 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 7.9 oz · Women's 7.2 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$125

Runner reviews

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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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Altra Torin 3.5
Altra Torin 9
HOKA Bondi 8
Torin 3.5
Torin 9
Bondi 8
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.6 oz Lightest
9.0 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
—
28/28mm
40/35mm
Drop
—
0mm
4mm
Release
2018 Q1
2026 Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$125
$160
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Best price
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$157
$95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
68 Below average
67 Below average
99 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
81 Good
76 Decent
99 Exceptional Best comfort
Cushioning
72 Decent
68 Below average
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
67 Below average
62 Below average
97 Exceptional Best durability
Appearance
61 Below average
57 Bottom-tier
75 Decent Best appearance
Value
72 Decent
67 Below average
77 Decent Best value rating
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