Comments on: Dirty Runner: Altra Torin Shoe Review

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:57:09 +0000

Curious if anyone has compared this to the Virrata? Looking for a suitable replacement…want zero drop but cushioned and this seems to be the one based on the review. Using Merrell Bare Access 4’s at the moment and not very happy with them compared to the Virrata…too stiff, not enough cushioning for my taste.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:43:34 +0000

In reply to JP. Unfortunately this review was written by my buddy Nate - I never ran in the Torin. My guess is that the Torin would be a bit more cushioned, but if you are transitioning downward the Flow might be a better first step to allow your calves to adapt to the lower drop.

By: JP

JP — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:59:02 +0000

Peter, how do these compare with the Brooks Pure Flow (3)? I know the Brooks is a 4mm drop and certainly a more slim vice roomy toebox shoe like the Torin. That said, any thoughts. I am starting to switch from traditional shoes (Saucony Ride 7, NB890 v3) to something a bit better/appropriate for an efficient forefoot/midfoot strike. I have worn out both my traditional shoes – the forefoot foam is deeply divoted/compressed after 285ish miles but the shoes have tons of tread left and both look practically new. I am realizing that all the tradionals heel cushioning isn’t that important and it may me working against me. I still like a softer shoe in the forefoot, especially on those longer 13+ runs. I am just curious as to your thoughts on these shoes comparatively, oh and I just slightly under pronate.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:18:05 +0000

In reply to Steve Smith. You could just use the new shoes on a short run or two the first few weeks then use your other shoes on your longer run days. It's ok to mix things up. Torins have a lot of cushion, but since they are zero drop you might experience some calf soreness.

By: Steve Smith

Steve Smith — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 23:35:00 +0000

Hi, Just bought a pair of the Torins and as i am new to minimal running,i have read a lot about going slowly in them to change my gait. My question is if i run a couple of kms 2-3 times a week do i put my normal shoes on for the rest of the run? i think that would defeat the purpose so for fitness while i am building up the kms is it best to go stationary bike?
Regards Steve

By: Bill Black

Bill Black — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:12:14 +0000

Have you had a chance to review the Torin 1.5’s? I picked up a pair of Torin’s and Instinct 2s in the same size, and although the Instinct is supposed to be wider, I too found the fit of the Torin to be better — might try a half size up in the Instinct? My forefoot is pretty wide, putting me in 2Es for most models (which greatly limits me). Thanks!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:13:01 +0000

In reply to David Burns. To be honest I never ran much in them. Had two guest reviews so didn't have a pressing need to put miles on them myself. That being said, they are my wife's favorite shoe these days :)

By: David Burns

David Burns — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:14:03 +0000

Pete, I been thinking of trying these, but have heard the heal collar is loose. I hate a loose heal, did you find it loose

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Much more cushion, and softer than the Instinct. More cushion also than the Kinvara/Virrata I think, and has the really wide forefoot whereas those two have a more tapered toebox. I've only run once in the Hoka, but it's in a different league than all of the other shoes mentioned, but among the alternatives the Torin is probably closest.

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By: cesalec

cesalec — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

28mm stack height, so its basically as high as a Kinvara?

By: Paul Parker

Paul Parker — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

If you can push them along to come up with a trail version of the Torins, it would be much appreciated. I've already pleaded with them multiple times.

The Torin has now replaced my Kinvaras as my go to road shoe. But like you, I need a trail version and I am set!

By: Derick

Derick — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to BryanEW710.

According to the review and Altra's website, it is 28. If the reviewer is comparing them to Hokas, I'm guessing RW is the typo.