Altra Torin 5 Luxe Running Shoes

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Tipping the scales at 9 oz the Torin 5 is nice and light. While not as lean as a racing shoe, the Torin 5 is perfectly in league with shoes within its intended use genre. The Torin 5 is the perfect weight for those everyday runs. Altra even achieves this weight while offering a slightly more cushioned platform. Enhanced heel collar is a nice touch

Altra narrowed the toe box ~.24” after the Torin 3.5. The 4, 4.5 and 5 no longer provide the wider, Morton Neuroma-friendly toe box discussed here. I found this shoe runs slightly long. Some runners may have to size down a half size. I would probably still be happy in my usual size 11, but the 10.5 I am testing fits close to perfect. I have to begin by saying that the Torin 5 was so comfortable that I sometimes forgot that I was wearing a running shoe. The supple sidewall construction really needs no adaptation period. The wonderful aeration of the upper material and the great cushion of the sole only adds to that comfort. Topo Phantom 2: These have a similar broad rounded toe box but are 5mm from heel to forefoot. They are stiffer through the midfoot and more fitted at the heel. So, they don’t allow quite as much foot function as the Torin 5. Here is a link to our review: Alright, I have to be honest. I have a soft spot for a little extra cushion in my running shoes. Don´t get me wrong, I love my slimmed down, 7oz, no-nonsense racing flats, but when it comes to pounding the pavement to get my daily miles in, I really enjoy the cushion. The Torin 5 strikes a nice balance between soft and responsive in their Altra EGO MAX sole.ALEX: The Altra Torin 5 is a max cushion, neutral shoe that was built for versatility. The new EgoMax foam provides a plush ride and responsive feel, and the updates to the upper offer a comfortable, secure fit right out of the box. If you aren’t used to lower or Zero Drop shoes, it’s a good idea to gradually increase the time you spend in the shoes, alternating with your current shoes. This way your feet and lower legs will gradually get stronger without getting over loaded.

Have you thought about using some blister shield roll on to help with rubbing on baby toe? Altra def knows about the tongue on this shoe. It was a miss and is not as comfortable as the 4. The 4 was magic and in my opinion one of the best Altra shoes of all time. The Torin 5 fits true to size. I wear a US men’s 9.5 and the Torin hit the mark exactly. Some extra cushion… Just for you! Hello! I feel you, the Torin 4 was pretty amazing. It did have a mid foot wrap like no other. The Phantom does not have a bootie sewn in but the tongue isn’t sliding around. We probably sell 2-1 Phantom to Torins. Sorry they ruined your favorite shoe :( It’s very important to know your running gait so that we can advise and fit the correct shoes according to your own individual requirements. Can’t get into store? Try a wet foot testThis week is the much-requested Altra Torin 5 review. The Torin is Altra’s everyday training shoe for the neutral runner. Like all Altra shoes the Torin is Zero Drop with a rounded toe box and is built on one of three lasts (foot shape form used in production). There are different amounts of volume and different widths. The Torin fits into the middle last, which is call ‘standard’. The toe box is still nice and broad and roughly equivalent to a 2E in other brands, but does have as much width through the midfoot or volume (height) in the toe box as shoes made on Altra’s ‘original’ roomiest last. The midsole is fun and functional. Altra swapped out their Quantic midsole material for the new EgoMax foam. It’s soft and squishy, yet maintains the responsiveness to go fast. I’m not sure how or why this is possible, but I’m a big fan. This shoe is for anyone who isn't enamored with fancy carbon plates or super foam and just wants a solid performing, natural feeling running shoe. If you have any foot issues like me (bunion, Morton's toe/neuroma, blisters between toes), this shoe can help alleviate them as well.