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

29 Reviews

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.

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.

Drastically Smaller Than Torin 8 Wide

The Torin 9 in a 10 wide is narrower than the previous version. Toe box is cramped and side is pinching my foot. Feel like I'm rolling off the lateral edge of the shoe. Extremely disappointed as the Torin 8 wide have been fantastic work shoes(hospital). Why would you change the sizing?

Uncomfortable

I really wanted to love these but they are just to uncomfortable for me. Although they have good cushioning it is almost like the vibram makes them to stiff. I kept them past the 30 day window hoping they would just break in more but at this point I think I'm just going to give up on them.

Vibram Stoke

Tried these after the provision line was d/c'd. Seem like they will be durable. Run a little snug. Change in style from 8s to 9s brought material higher up the ankles. . . noticing extra pressure and discomfort that is subsiding after being broken in ~50 miles. Excited to get extra miles with the vibram sole!

Balanced

The Torin 9 is a very well balanced shoe. The P35X foam provides great cushioning without compromising ground feel and energy return. The vibram outsole provides grippy ground contact that encourages confidence in every step. In terms of size it runs slightly smaller than my Escalante Racer 2. ALTRA, PLEASE bring back the Altra logo on the lateral part of the sneaker and keep the ALTRA lettering on the medial side of the shoe. Please have the design team take this into consideration on the next iteration of the shoe. I would greatly appreciate it.

Best Torin Yet

Several key improvements over other past iterations of the Torin: * Grippier outsole update (Vibram) * Softer but responsive foam upgrade * Streamlined fit/feel My only complaint is that the size is a little on the small size, even after going up a half size. I think next time, I'll go up a full size. After a long run with a lot of sweat, my shoes dried out and shrank a bit, so now they feel more snug again. Overall, a fantastic shoe as a daily driver and for shorter speed sessions.

Torin 9 Vs Torin 8

BLUF: Disappointed. I ran my Torin 8's into the ground and expected the same fit and quality in the Torin 9 as the successor. Wrong. The 9 fits wayyyy smaller and more snug on my foot. Honestly, a half or more size feeling small. I'd seen reviews about the improved grip. . . I don't see it. In fact, on my treadmill I notice increased slipping especially on hot/sweaty days. For me, this is a downgrade and while I'll use them for some utility, I'll be looking for a new pair.

Good Sole, Ok Upper

The reviews about the tongue are mostly on point, but it’s not as bad as the piece of leather they had on a previous version - i don't even remember which one, but I quit altra after 10 years after that and some Timp mishaps. The Torin 8 brought me back (and Wild on the trail side), and the 9 sole is top notch, but Altra did Altra things and changed the tongue that didn't need changing in the 9. It's not show stopping for me, but is awkward, and I can definitely see how some feet would hate it.

Fits Small

I’m almost always size 10, occasionally 9. 5. This is the first running shoe I have come across that I need 10. 5. Seems like a good shoe otherwise. Annoying that I need to swap out sizes after having the Torin8 previously

Don’t Expect These To Help Your Feet

If you have any type of foot pain, do not buy these or it will magnify the pain in your foot. I purchased these thinking they might provide a better experience, but after two months of running with them, I can no longer run because of foot pain. These things are a true nightmare.

Sole Slowly Pealing Off/ Base Coming Apart

My parents recently bought this shoe for me (June 2026) and after around ~20ish miles the sole and base seem to be coming apart. The only reason we in tally purchased these shoes was for my first real running shoes and had seen really positive reviews about them online; however, the quality on the pair I've recently received is just not expectable for the price. Considering that it's only been about 1 whole month since I've gotten these shoes and used them for recreational running I expected the life expectancy to be longer. I otherwise liked the fit and performance, which makes the early fall apart even more frustrating. I hope the company stands behind its product and helps resolve what appears to be a quality-control issue with this pair.

Good Wide Fit, Ugly Colors For Wide

Why does Altra make just two colors for wide versions? Both boring. Overall fit felt good for my 3E feet. I like the vibram sole. Some other feedback: A little too loose in the low heel but overall best option I could find at the store. Also the tongue is oversized and bunches up (not so much that I was concerned it would bother me on runs, but we’ll see). My foot measures a little over 10” and went with the size 11.

Great Comeback

I have been wearing the Torin 8 since they came out and have become very comfortable with their fit. So, I was excited to see what LITTLE tweaks Altra would make to improve the shoe. As I have come to learn, Altra does not make little tweaks, they just redesign the whole shoe. Unfortunately, this forces the user to try other models or go somewhere else. But, in this case they got it right. The Torin 9 reminds me of the Torin 4s that I loved so much. I am happy we have come full circle. Can we please not go around again?

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