Altra Men's Torin 9 Running Shoes

About This Item

Experience plush comfort and effortless daily performance in the Altra Torin 9, a road running shoe built to help you go farther with confidence. Responsive P35X™ cushioning, a roomy FootShape™ toe box, and a smooth zero-drop platform work together to create a natural and comfortable ride mile after mile. Whether you're logging daily runs or enjoying long walks, the Torin 9 delivers the comfort, fit, and durability you need to keep moving forward


Design:

  • Breathable mesh upper delivers an improved fit with a soft step-in feel
  • Updated heel shape and elevated tongue details enhance comfort and fit
  • Signature Altra Fit offers a roomy toe box for natural toe movement with a secure midfoot hold

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • P35X™ dual-density foam combines a softer inner layer and firmer outer layer for cushioned stability
  • Responsive underfoot feel helps create a smooth and energetic ride
  • Zero-drop platform promotes a natural movement pattern for everyday miles

Durability & Traction:

  • Vibram® XS DURA outsole delivers durable road-ready grip
  • Outsole is designed to be 8.5% grippier than the previous Torin model
  • Built for confident traction and smooth responsiveness on paved surfaces

Additional Details:

  • Best for daily runs and walking
  • Neutral support design
  • 28mm stack height balances comfort and performance
  • 0mm heel-to-toe drop encourages natural movement
  • Weight: 9.8 oz / 269 g
  • Brand : Altra
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26ALTMRUNNGDIGS6DJXVW

REVIEWS

3.7

41 Reviews

Felt Very Stable Underfoot. Had

Felt very stable underfoot. Had a good amount of cushioning as well. I should have tried this shoe earlier!

Overall Downgrade From The Torin 8

The Vibram sole is a huge improvement, but everything else feels like a downgrade from the Torin 8. I wear size 11 regular in the Torin 8; the same size in the Torin 9 feels cramped—especially in the toe box. The smaller upper, new lacing system, and shorter laces make the shoe feel different, in a bad way. I don’t understand why Altra feels the need to make so many changes with every new iteration. On Running did the same thing, and that’s what promoted me to try Altra in the first place. Overall, I am very disappointed. I’m going to return the shoes and just get a pair of the 8s. I wish they would have just added the Vibram sole and P35X to the Torin 8.

My Favorite Torin Iteration Yet

The new outsole by Vibram is a game changer on this shoe. I have always loved the wide toe box and decent cushion, but now with a Vibram sole, I feel like these are gonna last me a really long time. So far they have been great on my long runs.

Every New Version Regresses

With every new version it seems quality declines. It's obvious they are trying to shave off as much raw material as possible. Shorter laces, shorter coverage over the instep, the tongue is narrower etc. Losing repeat customers at this pace is unsustainable. Quality in most lines has been declining markedly since the Instinct 4 was cut from the lineup. The Escalante was a decent replacement until v3. Some here 8 to 9 is a big downgrade.

Weird Sizing But Good Otherwise

These run about a quarter size small. I went up a half size from usual and they’re a little big, but my normal size would likely be too small. Overall the shoe is great, well padded, and the Vibram sole is grippy. These are zero drop so they’re definitely a bit of a calf buster and require an adjustment period of light runs.

I Tried These As They

I tried these as they were suggested to help with PF - I tried them for an hour each day and they really hurt my big toes in both feet. Was a bit of a waste of money as I can't wear them.

Doesn’t Stack Up To Torin 8 Imo

I went back to the 8 after trying the 9 for a couple months, it just doesn’t support me as well. I feel like the outside of my feet aren’t supported enough, and the heel isn’t enough. The insole feels like it has more bounce to it than the 8, but at some cost. I use these for lifting and light cardio, love the 8 and buying a couple pairs on sale.

My Favorite Torin Since The 4. 5 Plush

This is my favorite Torin since the 4. 5 Plush. I'm an OG Escalante Racer guy, but I love this shoe. It's a great ride for days when you want to rest your feet and calves. It's not light, but it doesn't feel heavy. I didn't notice any decrease in my turnover. The Vibram sole is perfect for wet pavements and thunderstorms. It sticks like a soft Pirelli tire. The sizing guide suggested I go wide. I didn't, and I'm glad. I have wide toes, not wide feet, and the standard foot shape last provides plenty of room in the toe box. In the past, when I've sized up in width or length, I've found my feet sliding around, which is worse for my toes.

Great Fitting And Comfortable Shoe

Recently got into the world of Altra and picked these up for my daily short runs. The fit and feel is incredible. I use the Torin 8 for my daily shoes around town and I really like how more streamlined the Torin 9 is. There is less cushioning than the 8 but that hasn’t been a bother at all for me. Have been recommending to everyone I know who is looking for a no drop running shoe.

Improved But Disappointingly Narrow

the foam feels faster than torin 8, but it feels like each version of the torin just gets narrower and narrower at the midfoot (yes I am getting the wide version). For the torin 8, alternative lacing helped, but harder to do with the new design.

Run Small

These are comfortable, but a little narrow and run small. If you normally order a wide, I would go a half size up. I had to return mine and exchange them for a bigger size. Return was free and stress-free. I wish they made these in a wide in the white. Not nearly as comfortable as their Lone Peaks, but those are going to be hard to match.

90% Great

These shoes were almost perfect. Great sole and shaped perfect for my foot. But, I could not get the tongue to be comfortable. Anytime I would tighten the laces, the tongue would scrunch up and rub the top of my foot raw. Shame because I liked everything else about them.

Good, Almost Great

I'm overweight (250ish) and have a heavy step. I was constantly getting Achilles pain when I was walking anything over 3 miles. I ordered these and a pair of FWD VIA 2s and my problem was fixed. While I think the FWD VIA 2s are perfect, The Torin 9 is just. . . good. The things I love about this shoe are: -They are comfortable with the right amount of cushion for me -The new road vibram lead me to hope and expect that these could be their most durable shoe yet -There is a lot of actual tread underneath this shoe - which is lacking in most modern shoes What keeps it from being 5 stars: -There's something off about the toebox and upper. Plenty of room on the inside of the foot, but outside foot and the vertical space in the upper seems tight. I wish they would have used the original footshape on this model (That being said, there's still more more space in these shoes than 98% of shoes on the market. ) -While I was shopping for an all black shoe, I got lucky because I couldn't have bought any other colors because most of them have an ugly yellow "vibram" in the front of the shoe. (Its a small thing, but it was all I could see when I was checking these out in REI) All that being said. I am keeping these as my everyday shoe because they are mostly comfortable, I got them at a great price, and I have high hopes that they will be durable.

Solid For Daily Runs And Walks

Bought these specifically for the Vibram outsoles. They have not disappointed. Lightweight, breathable, stable and grippy. Due to a calf injury I haven’t been able to run. However, these were an excellent shoe for walking around Japan for two weeks. 170 miles of walking and the Vibram outsoles are holding up well.

Way Too Tight

The toebox completely crunched my feet. These need a lot more room. I can wear escalantes and fwd via, these I could hardly get on.

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