Altra Torin 6
4/5
Overall
HarrierStu · Jun 7, 2023
45 mpw training for a marathon came from the Altra Torin 4.5 Plush
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Altra Torin 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.8 oz · 30/30mm stack · zero-drop
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. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 14 runner reviews and 11 other rated shoes in the Torin product line.
Below average
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
86 High
External retailer ratings
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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.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“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.”
Prefer this shoe over another
40% 2/5
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across fourteen reviews, and one reviewer praises the space in the toe box.
- Three reviewers describe substantial cushioning that is not mushy, one using it for long runs of two hours or more.
- A 30mm stack front and back, so zero drop, at 8.5 oz averaged across the men's and women's weights.
Cons
- One reviewer has the mesh upper tear at the sides within 100 miles and a side panel through at 200.
- Durability averages 3.9 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers say the outsole wears or peels quickly.
- Every other rated Torin scores between 68 and 87.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
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.
Release year
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2023 · 0 reviews
62 Below average
61 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
68 Below average
76 Confidence
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2017 · 4 reviews
58 Bottom-tier
71 Confidence
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2014 · 6 reviews
65 Below average
78 Confidence
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2026 · 0 reviews
67 Below average
53 Confidence
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2025 · 1 review
68 Below average
75 Confidence
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2023 · 27 reviews
69 Below average
91 Confidence
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Torin 6 This shoe
2022 · 14 reviews
60 Below average
86 Confidence
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2021 · 3 reviews
60 Below average
76 Confidence
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2019 · 9 reviews
63 Below average
86 Confidence
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2017 · 9 reviews
69 Below average
89 Confidence
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2014 · 8 reviews
59 Bottom-tier
81 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.8 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.7 oz · Women's 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q2
- MSRP
- $150
- Stack
- 30/30mm
- Drop
- 0mm
Runner reviews
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Altra Torin 6 In Context
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- Altra Torin 9
- Altra Torin 8
- Altra Torin 7 next version
- Altra Torin 5 Luxe
- Altra Torin 5 previous version
- Altra Torin 4
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Altra Torin 4.5 Plush 1 runner
- HOKA Mach 4 1 runner