Altra Women's Torin 8 Running Shoes

About This Item

Design:

  • Jacquard mesh upper for lightweight breathability
  • Molded heel collar for improved fit

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • Updated Altra EGO™ MAX midsole foam for an elevated and comfortable on-foot experience
  • FootPod™ technology in the outsole supports your foot’s flexibility and helps the shoe move naturally with your body’s movement, so you can interact with your environment

Additional Details:

  • Weight (size 8.5): 8.65 oz / 245.2 g
  • Brand : Altra
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 24ALTWTRN8LGHTBLXFTW

REVIEWS

3.7
100%
Recommended

31 Reviews

Like The Shoe Okay, Hate The Shoelaces

Comfy shoe, but didn’t hold up as expected. As an under pronator, I like how it keeps my foot in a more neutral position. What I didn’t like is the inserts shrinking after a wash (no dryer used), leaving a gap between them and the shoe wall, and I literally hate the very thin, flat shoelaces that constantly come untied. The shoe also isn’t as attractive looking in person as it is online. Because of the toe box, Altra is the one shoe brand that works with my injured feet. I LOVED the Fwd Via, so I’ll probably go back to that with my next purchase.

The Torin 8 Works For

The Torin 8 works for me. It has the right amount of cushioning and toe box area is good. But, the Torin 9 does not work. Why change a good thing! I read other reviews and I agree with them on the Torin 9. My foot hurts once I reach 6-8 miles, that does not happen with my Torin 8s. I had to buy a couple of pair of 8s hoping it will last me long enough to fix the 9s. Buy all the 8s you can, before they run out.

Incredibly Comfy Athletic Shoes

Purchased to replace some Altras with less padding. These provided a bit more relief to some new back pain when walking/jogging longer distances.

My Best Running Gear

Really love these shoes. I needed some thing with good cushion for my long road runs and these are it. I thought I was getting a blister during the first run but nothing formed and never felt that way again. I feel like I don’t have nearly as much pain on the roads anymore, these are really great and I’m happy I finally pulled the trigger on these

Great Colors, Comfy To Wear

Great colors, comfy to wear on my ever other day runs. Wear and tear is minimal, my second pair!

Quality And Comfort

Got these for work and they far surpass the comfort of the Brooks I tried before, and will likely far surpass the longevity of the Hokas I wore before those, which wore out within two months of waking about 7 miles a day, 5 days a week. Very comfortable and seem to propel me forward a bit while walking, if that makes sense. Solid laces, as well. My one complaint is the completely lame color options for the women’s shoes. Unfortunately I can’t buy men’s because I wear a women’s 6. The black ones are good for work, but all of the other options are terrible, so I won’t be getting a pair for use outside of work at this time.

Love Zero Drop

I absolutely love the Toran 8 zero drop. I had a horrific injury to my foot and leg and this is the only shoe I can wear every day. I have seven pairs. Are you discontinuing this style? I would love to get more. What other styles fit like this torn 8

Not Wide And Too Stiff

I have purchased Altra in the past prior to the change of ownership. I love a zero drop shoe and have tried several brands to include barefoot brands. I tried again with Torin 8 for light running and daily walking. I'm 5'09" 150lbs and athletic. I wanted more cushion than Xero shoes and a wider toe box. Torin is super stiff with the Gortex and no where near a wide toe box. The cushioning was unsatisfactory causing more foot pain as there is no flex in the sole. It was more narrow than Xero. I have a pair of Lems that I LOVE. They just came out with a running shoe and are committed to wide toe boxes. I should have spent the money there. Torins were on sale and I wasted the $$ to try again when I should have stuck with my gut. They suck.

Good Cushion And Security

I needed shoes that would help with foot fatigue I experienced from the escalates, and these were the answer. I really appreciate the shock absorption of the 30mm foam—this seems to be the perfect stack height for longer runs. I also really like whatever they have on the sides of the shoes, not guardrails, but some foam that seems to help keep my foot secure and help with mild pronation. My only complaint is I wish they had a little more arch support. I tried and returned the torin st’s because the guardrail is so aggressive and completely tilts my entire foot. Would really like if Altra could make a hybrid between these shoes and the guard rail, something similar to topo’s arch support. Mild, but not too aggressive. Also, I loved the width on these shoes. Keep making original and wide width neutral shoes, please!

Heel Blisters

I have worn Escalantes for years for racewalking as well as my gym shoes and love them. I Decided to switch to Altras for running after my old standby changed their shoe design. The Torin 8 is super comfortable EXCEPT for the heel. I get blisters everytime I wear them. I've changed the way I lace them but nothing helps. I've resorted to putting giant bandaids on my heels before every run. So frustrating. I have never had problems with blisters in my entire running career. I think the heel is just way too stiff and unforgiving.

Too Tight

Is it a wide toe box or wide 7 1/2 left toe tight ????

Cannot Wear Without Socks

I’ve been buying Altra Torins since the Torin 3, so I’m very familiar with the shoes and have always appreciated the small design changes from one version to the next. Unfortunately, the latest version has a major issue for me. The mesh used on the upper is also being used on the inside heel area, and it is extremely abrasive. It rubbed my heel raw within about five minutes of wearing them. I’ve never had this problem with previous versions of the Torin, so I’m very disappointed to see this change in the design.

Most Comfortable Shoes Ever.

Perfect support yet supple enough to allow my feet to move like they should.

Tight!!

I love Altra and have been wearing them for years! I got 2 pairs of the Torin 8 and were very disappointed in how tight they were in the fore foot. I’ve been wearing them since Torin 5. I returned the Torin 8 and went to a local store to try the Torin 9. Disappointed again in how tight they were. Now I don’t know what style to get or if I need to switch brands completely.

Best Shoes

My favorite shoes. Don’t hurt my feet. Suggested by my podiatrist. Now is all I buy.

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