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20 Reviews
Aaron C.
I had multiple pairs of the Torin 7. . . I wore them everywhere. I was worried I wouldn't like the Torin 8, but they are just as comfortable. I now have multiple pairs of the 8. Comfort continues. So glad I found Altras!
Josiah P.
This has been my first experience with the Altra brand, and I have gone on runs (around 2miles at a time) and have had no issues! They have not just helped my knees and ankles after running, but my feet do not ache after working out or running in them. I wear them to work when I am allowed to, and never want to take them off! An amazing experience with this brand and am excited to try out their other products. The wide toe box is truly one of a kind and is something I can’t go without anymore!!!
Tio L.
My personal experience only: I've tried Hokas (comfortable, but ugly and wear out quickly) and On Clouds (would never buy that brand again - wear out even quicker, bad quality, not comfortable), and these feel and perform better than both of those brands.
R
I have owned every model of Torin since 3. 5. The 4. 5 were my favorites, and the plush 5's were pretty good as well. But then they took all the padding out of the tongue, and made them less wide. Why, Altra?! you're a wide toebox company, and it made me crazy they were trying to make them look more like Reebok or Nike. The Torin 8 finally addresses the issues that have kept me from buying the six and the seven. I owned them and promptly returned them. These are amazing, thanks for getting back to what you built the company on. Comfortable shoes, wider toe box.
Dave
Great shoe. It seems exactly like the other versions of the Torin to me but definitely runs a size small. I still wear a 16 in the Lone Peak, but need a 17 in this version of the Torin.
Kyle
These shoes started out great, but after just 3. 5 months of use, the inner heal is wearing down already. This has happened to me now in Paradigm 7, VO 2, Fwd Via, and now Torin 8. I wish Altra would fix this bc I love their shoes, but they’re way too expensive for shoes that start breaking down after a few months.
Brian
I love the Torin 8. I have 1 pair of Torin 7s, and I am on my second pair of Torin 8s. First pair of 8s died around 320 miles. Currently have 95 miles on my second pair. Mine break in fully at 50 miles. They are durable and have a reliable feel. I use them for daily runners. They breathe decently and dry well. My only wish is that they had the same upper mesh as the Torin 7. The 8s have a plush like upper that seem to hold more heat. This is my only complaint being in the south east Texas heat. But perfect for dry winter miles. The Torin 8 is my go to for consistent daily miles. I run arpund 5 hours a week. 6 foot tall. 225lbs. Hardball is majority of my miles.
Jose S.
These are my first Altra shoes. I got into long distance running late last year and found that my feet would be in pain after 10+ miles of running. My foot doctor recommend wider toe box shoes alongside orthodox that could support my feet. The orthodox fit great in these and my toes feel like they can display themselves more naturally. I found that these shoes are great for easy to mid runs (3-8 miles). Walking in them are no problem. I did do a half-marathon in them and found that my feet and ankles were starting to bother me around mile 10-11. That makes sense considering these are not really meant for race day. These are great if you want a shoe that you can have in your rotation of running shoes, have a job that has you on and off your feet, or a casual shoe that you can wear around town.
Wide is good
My husband has a very wide foot and this is the first shoe that he has found that fits comfortably
Bryan
My first pair of "serious" running shoes were my Torin 8's that I bought about a year ago. After ~600 miles they're showing their age, and I'm feeling it. But I was delighted to see they're on sale! Looking forward to seeing how they felt fresh out of the box! Speaking of boxes, as I am another duck footed individual, these are excellent for my foot shape. I've run 2 half marathons, and multiple 10K's in these with virtually no blisters.
Jordan
Avoid at all costs as this years design is terrible. It is a massive step back in quality, comfort, and performance. Within the first mile I was getting soreness on my heels with redness. This will be my 15th pair of Torin shoes and these are nothing like what built this brand. Very disappointed as it feels like bricks on your feet with no response or cushion. I’m not sure how these made it out of quality control. Hopefully Altra wakes up and looks at what made this product great.
Jackie
I just bought my first pair of Altra Torrin 8 and I love them. I typically wear Brooks but started developing a bunion, lateral foot and arch pain. I do a lot of walking and jogging. I will continue to wear Brooks for my jogs BUT, Torrin 8 is perfect for my daily work and walks. After the first day my foot pain is gone. I hope to learn to run in a zero drop shoe. I love the toe box and the supported heel.
flokaiser
I’ve worn the Torin since model 3. It’s my go-to favorite. The Torin 8 is the most disappointing shoe I’ve ever gotten. It feels nothing like the other Torins. It is very stiff. It isn’t as wide across the base of the toe and the material doesn’t give. I got sores on both feet after wearing one afternoon just in my house.
Dave
I love the fit and feel of this shoe but the durability is awful. I’ve worn them regularly for walking at work, not even running, and they’ve already experiencing significant wear. The fabric covering the heel cup has worn down completely and some of the rubber outsole is starting to peel off. For a walking shoe less than 7 months old, this is very disappointing. I have running shoes from other brands with hundreds of miles of marathon training that have less breakdown.
Kyle
Not sure why the reviews are as average as they are. These shoes are great, especially for my wide feet (my toes are happy). The zero drop is awesome and it's perfect cushion. No need for that super excessive stuff some other shoes do. Altra has won me over!
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