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Altra Torin

Every version of the Torin we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Torin
65Below average
vs. Median Line
-11

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Torin rates above 4% of the lines we track.

Altra Torin vs. Other Shoes

Each dot is one rated shoe: the Torin in gold, all other shoes in gray.

Torin shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

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

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Altra Torin versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Altra Torin 9 In stock 2026 9.0 oz 28/28mm stack · zero-drop 67 -1 — $157
Altra Torin 8 In stock 2025 9.3 oz 30/30mm stack · zero-drop 68 +6 — $104
Altra Torin 5 Luxe 2023 — zero-drop 62 -7 — —
Altra Torin 7 2023 9.0 oz 30/30mm stack · zero-drop 69 +9 11 —
Altra Torin 6 2022 9.8 oz 30/30mm stack · zero-drop 60 +1 6 $150 MSRP
Altra Torin 5 2021 8.1 oz 30/30mm stack · zero-drop 60 -4 1 —
Altra Torin 4 2019 7.9 oz — 63 -5 9 $120 MSRP
Altra Torin 3.5 2018 7.6 oz — 68 -1 4 $125 MSRP
Altra Torin 3.0 2017 8.1 oz — 69 +11 9 $125 MSRP
Altra Torin 2.5 2017 8.4 oz — 58 -7 4 $125 MSRP
Altra Torin 2.0 2016 9.1 oz (men's) — — — — $125 MSRP
Altra Torin 1.5 2014 — — 65 +6 6 —
Altra Torin 1.0 2014 8.9 oz (men's) 24/24mm stack · zero-drop 59 — 8 $125 MSRP

13 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. Altra

    Torin 9

    67 Below average Below average Confidence 53

    v9 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 28mm stack · zero-drop

    Torin 9
    $157 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:37 AM UTC
    Overall
    67
    Confidence
    53

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    $157 $160 2% off

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    Running Warehouse $160
    Dick's $160

    MSRP $160

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    Cons

    Recent Torins score in the low seventies and below, the Torin 7 at 71 on twenty-seven reviews and the Torin 6 at 62 on fourteen.

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    Torin 8

    68 Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 75

    v8 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop

    Torin 8
    Durability 63
    $104 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    68
    Comfort
    77
    Cushioning
    66
    Value
    63
    Durability
    63
    Appearance
    56
    Confidence
    75

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    $104 $160 35% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Running Warehouse $110 31% off
    Dick's $160

    MSRP $160

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    Torin 5 Luxe

    62 Below average Below average Confidence 61

    2023 · Daily trainer · Neutral · zero-drop

    Torin 5 Luxe
    Overall
    62
    Confidence
    61

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    Torin 7

    69 Below average Below average 27 reviews Confidence 91

    v7 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop

    Reviewers consistently call it comfortable, with a roomy foot-shaped toe box, and appearance draws 4.4 out of 5.

    Torin 7
    Durability 61
    Overall
    69
    Comfort
    84
    Cushioning
    71
    Appearance
    69
    Value
    64
    Durability
    61
    Confidence
    91

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    Pros

    Reviewers consistently call it comfortable, with a roomy foot-shaped toe box, and appearance draws 4.4 out of 5.

    Several reviewers rate it a clear improvement on the Torin 6, one saying Altra has returned to the feel of the Torin 4.

    Reviewers with plantar fasciitis repeatedly credit it with letting them run pain free.

    Cons

    Durability draws 3.9 out of 5 across twenty-seven reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, with uppers fraying inside a few months and one falling apart at about 75 miles.

    One reviewer reports sidewall tearing at the point of supination, which he says Altra has still not solved.

    Reviewers disagree on sizing, one going down half a size and another finding it small.

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    Torin 6

    60 Below average Below average 14 reviews Confidence 86

    v6 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop

    Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across fourteen reviews, and one reviewer praises the space in the toe box.

    Torin 6
    Durability 62

    MSRP $150

    Overall
    60
    Comfort
    75
    Cushioning
    66
    Value
    62
    Durability
    62
    Appearance
    59
    Confidence
    86

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    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.

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    Torin 5

    60 Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 76

    v5 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · zero-drop

    Light for a maximalist build at 9.0 oz in the men's build and 7.2 oz in the women's, on a 30mm heel stack.

    Torin 5
    Durability 62
    Overall
    60
    Comfort
    77
    Value
    68
    Cushioning
    66
    Durability
    62
    Appearance
    55
    Confidence
    76

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    Pros

    Light for a maximalist build at 9.0 oz in the men's build and 7.2 oz in the women's, on a 30mm heel stack.

    One reviewer praises the extra width and zero drop enough to have bought three pairs.

    Comfort and value each draw 4.7 out of 5, the highest marks of any dimension.

    Cons

    Durability and appearance each draw 4.0 out of 5, the lowest marks of any dimension.

    The Torin 3.0 and 3.5 both score 87 against its 72.

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    Torin 4

    63 Below average Below average 9 reviews Confidence 86

    v4 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 21mm stack

    Reviewers praise the roomy toe box with a secure midfoot and heel.

    Torin 4
    Durability 67

    MSRP $120

    Overall
    63
    Comfort
    82
    Value
    72
    Cushioning
    71
    Durability
    67
    Appearance
    62
    Confidence
    86

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    Pros

    Reviewers praise the roomy toe box with a secure midfoot and heel.

    Reviewers rate comfort 4.7 out of 5, and two who had foot trouble in narrower shoes came back to running in it.

    Reviewers use it for long road runs, recovery days and longer workouts.

    Cons

    One reviewer finds the midsole firmer than the Torin 3.0, which scores 87 on nine reviews.

    Two reviewers dislike the looks, while two others single them out as good.

    One reviewer reports the insoles squeaking as soon as any moisture reaches them.

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    Torin 3.5

    68 Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 76

    2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz

    It weighs 7.9 oz and is level front to back at zero drop.

    Torin 3.5
    Durability 67

    MSRP $125

    Overall
    68
    Comfort
    81
    Cushioning
    72
    Value
    72
    Durability
    67
    Appearance
    61
    Confidence
    76

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    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.

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    Torin 3.0

    69 Below average Below average 9 reviews Confidence 89

    v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz

    Reviewers rate comfort 4.8 out of 5, and five praise the roomy toe box.

    Torin 3.0
    Durability 57

    MSRP $125

    Overall
    69
    Comfort
    84
    Cushioning
    75
    Value
    69
    Durability
    57
    Appearance
    51
    Confidence
    89

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    Pros

    Reviewers rate comfort 4.8 out of 5, and five praise the roomy toe box.

    Three reviewers say the cushioning handles long runs and still holds a tempo pace.

    It weighs 8.7 oz in the men's version and 7.5 oz in the women's, level front to back at zero drop.

    Cons

    Reviewers rate durability 3.2 out of 5, and three report the upper tearing or the cushioning fading early, one at 130 miles.

    Reviewers rate appearance 3.2 out of 5, and one says it does not look good next to other trainers.

    Two reviewers need weeks or 50 miles to adjust to the zero drop.

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    Torin 2.5

    58 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 4 reviews Confidence 71

    2017 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz

    Reviewers praise the wide toe box, roomy enough for toe spacers.

    Torin 2.5
    Durability 61

    MSRP $125

    Overall
    58
    Comfort
    78
    Cushioning
    71
    Value
    65
    Durability
    61
    Appearance
    55
    Confidence
    71

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    Pros

    Reviewers praise the wide toe box, roomy enough for toe spacers.

    Reviewers use it for easy, slower and recovery runs.

    It is cushioned and still light, at 9 oz in men's and 7.8 oz in women's.

    Cons

    One reviewer finds the forefoot midsole flattening at about 400 miles.

    One reviewer finds it too soft and a little loose for faster paces.

    Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.3 out of 5.

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    Torin 2.0

    v2 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's)

    Torin 2.0

    MSRP $125

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    Torin 1.5

    65 Below average Below average 6 reviews Confidence 78

    2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Reviewers praise the wide toe box and the zero-drop fit.

    Torin 1.5
    Durability 60
    Overall
    65
    Comfort
    81
    Cushioning
    70
    Value
    63
    Durability
    60
    Appearance
    54
    Confidence
    78

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    Pros

    Reviewers praise the wide toe box and the zero-drop fit.

    Two reviewers say the zero drop helped with ankle trouble and running form after a back injury.

    Cons

    One reviewer says the outsole and the insole both wear down too fast.

    One reviewer says it soaks up sweat, takes a long time to dry and smells.

    Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.0 out of 5.

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    Torin 1.0

    59 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 8 reviews Confidence 81

    v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 24mm stack · zero-drop

    Reviewers praise the combination of a wide toe box, zero drop and flexibility, one calling it the best he has tried.

    Torin 1.0
    Durability 61

    MSRP $125

    Overall
    59
    Comfort
    72
    Cushioning
    68
    Value
    65
    Durability
    61
    Appearance
    54
    Confidence
    81

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    Pros

    Reviewers praise the combination of a wide toe box, zero drop and flexibility, one calling it the best he has tried.

    At 8.9 oz some reviewers race in it, and one reports 600 miles without noticeable loss of support.

    Cons

    Durability and appearance each draw 3.8 out of 5 across eight reviewers, the lowest marks of any dimension.

    Reviewers say it runs about half a size small.

    The Torin 3.0 and 3.5 both score 87 against its 72.