Altra Torin Knit 3.5
5/5
Overall
jonahheng · Jul 5, 2018
15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 10
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Altra Torin Knit 3.5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.2 oz · 28/28mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Altra Torin Knit 3.5’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
71 Moderate
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What runners say
“I don't remember thinking about the shoes the entire race.”
“The cushioning was so soft I felt I was running on marshmallows.”
“Zero drop is better for me because I had slight shin splint issues but after the full marathon they did not get worse as expected.”
“My second and third toes became very painful and then numb after about 5 miles.”
“The extra space in the toe box makes the shoe so comfortable.”
“Let me run fast without struggling against the toughness of more bulky trail running shoes.”
“They feel odd at first since they are zero drop, but after a half mile or so it feels natural.”
“Having that extra room has helped my feet feel better after running.”
“Offers the wide toe box, zero drop, and plenty of shock absorption for tired bones.”
“The shoes have plenty of cushioning, but aren't too heavy.”
“The wide forefoot + zero drop make this shoe good for really slow recovery days.”
“Gets really damp during an 18 mile run in 90 degree temps.”
“They felt way too wide.”
“It's not good for much else though.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 3/6
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
Pros
- Reviewers credit the wide toe box and zero drop for comfort on long and recovery miles, one running a marathon in them without thinking about the shoes.
- Comfort draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension.
- Reviewers describe a plush midsole that is not heavy, and one has run about 200 miles on trails with no durability problems.
Cons
- The zero drop takes adjusting, and reviewers say it needs a few runs before it feels natural.
- One reviewer found it too wide and too soft, with two toes going numb after about 5 miles, and returned it.
- Reviewers say it does not work for faster running, and appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.1 oz · Women's 7.2 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q1
- MSRP
- $135
- Stack
- 28/28mm
- Drop
- 0mm
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- Saucony Kinvara 4 1 runner
- New Balance Minimus Trail v2 1 runner
- Brooks Ghost 10 1 runner