Altra Women'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: 26ALTWRUNNL1T2BPIMA8K

REVIEWS

2.8
100%
Recommended

54 Reviews

Not A Fan

I had high hopes for the Torin 9. Unfortunately, the shoe overall, especially the toe box, is much narrower, including vertically, and the lacing across the tops of my toes and arch creates painful pressure and rubbing. The Torin 8s don't do this, and I've hopefully stocked up enough on those that they'll fix it in the next run of Torins. I'd love to try the new foam in the 9s footbed, but until they fix the width and lacing issues, I'll have to stick with the 8s.

The Greatest Torin Ever Made

After sizing up half size and moving to mens this shoe is amazing and better each run... Especially on hills.super grippy downhill so takes less stability and can just run.. perfect amount of cushioning.

Heel Design Is Terrible

I've owned at least 30 pairs of Altra shoes since 2013, but I'm growing increasingly frustrated with the constant design changes. Thankfully, the Torin 9 gets the toe box width right, and the shoe is comfortable overall. After Altra changed the toe box width in previous models, I was relieved to see a return to a fit that works for me. Unfortunately, they've now changed the heel shape and height, and I developed heel blisters on my very first run. It's frustrating that a brand I've trusted for years can't seem to leave a good design alone. I want to love these shoes, but constantly changing the fit from one version to the next makes it difficult to stay loyal to the brand. Very disappointed.

Change Isnt Always Better

I have been wearing the Torin for 10 years and have been thru several changes which were improvements. The changes made to the Torin 9 have left it indistinguishable in the field. It feels narrower and shorter in the toe box and the tongue area is so open and wide that it looks like my feet are swollen. I double checked the size to make sure it was right...8.5 as I always wear. Thought it might be a smaller size. Also the new lacing system is a pain. I'm going to search out the old 8's and stock up on them!

Updated Review After Getting The Right Size

I have been wearing altra shoes now for nearly a decade, appreciate zero drop shoes. I originally picked up the torin 9 half a size larger in women's and hated it. Toes were hitting the sides and toe box leaving me with bruised toes. Decided to try the torin 9 in mens instead and it was amazing. Love love the grippiness of the sole what a difference to not have to engage other stabilizing muscles to not slip ( I run on a Riverwalk with debris sand leaves etc) and the volume was perfect. I take back everything I said about the torin 9 in women's. Perhaps change the sizing model to be high volume vs low volume to help customers get the right size out the gate. Excellent shoe and a viable choice for next marathon. Well done.

Love The Style

I have had the torin 7, 8, and now I bought the 9. Throughout all 3 styles, I needed to order a wide shoe size despite the wide toe box design. I will say, the Torin 9 feels even more narrow throughout the midfoot than the 7 and 8 did. It makes me feel as though my toes can’t take advantage of the wide toe box because the rest of my foot is so restricted. I wore a 7.5 in the previous models, so I ordered that size for this model as well, and I feel as though I should have gone up a half size to be more comfortable. It’s not as if they don’t fit, I just wear thinner socks now to make sure I have a good fit. Overall, I do love the look of these sneakers, but I’m not sure if I will buy them again in the future if they keep making the shoe too narrow. I don’t order wide sizes in any other brand, so this narrow midfoot trend of theirs is interesting to me.

Monitor Your Shoe Miles | Favorite Torin Yet!

I have been running in the Torin 8's for the last year. My feet started hurting and I came to realize that I had 566 miles on those. First thinking it was a new problem with the Torin model itself, I tried some other models at a local running shoe store. As soon as I put the Torin 9s on they felt great! I have a wider foot and I try to size up to accommodate natural swelling from running. The store fitted me as about a size 6.5 so I got these in a 7.5. I probably could have gone to an 8, but that felt like there would be slippage if I did. I actually like that these have narrowed up some, they look a lot better in appearance with this change, and sizing up works for me. It amazed me how much better my feet felt running in these compared to the 8's with high miles. My pace was actually dwindling and is now picking back up to what it used to be. I do suffer a prior peroneal tendon issue and perhaps some plantar facitis, but getting new shoes has made a huge difference, especially in the aggravated peroneal tendon. Turns out the worn out shoes were re-aggravating it.

Bummer

These shoes hit my ankle bone. After having to give away my Torin 7 because they hit my ankle bone so bad I was worried about bruising, I though the changes made since then would help. I was wrong. Instead, they still hit my ankle bone and the toe box feels narrower. It seems like the wide toe box, which is the best thing about Altra, just keeps getting smaller and smaller. Disappointed.

Ok

I like the concept of the tread they did not sure about the style though I preferably like the torin 8!model better if they can do the vibram tread on them if they come out with the torin 10

Love The Shoe/hate The Color

I ordered the Torin 9 in Blue/White. I expected the same beautiful Light Blue as shown on the website, and as in past Torin 8. Instead I received kind of a Teal color. Other than the color I love the shoe. Just be careful of the color. I usualy wear these with jeans, but they look a little odd with blue jeans. I will admit the picture makes it look more blue than teal, but trust me, it is not the light blue that it appears on the website.

It's Not The Same

I have been in altras since 2018.. qualifed and ran Boston in them, all of my ironman and 70.3s and sadly feel like altra has abandoned its core audience. The altra 9 is super narrow and I have been in 9.5 for all my shoes in Altra including the vanish pulse and this shoe insisted up half a size and still hitting toe box. The shoe itself I think could be great but the last is so different

Really Poor Design…!

I’ve been wearing Torins since 4… and every new design has been an adjustment, but the 9s are a total flop. I liked he back ankle grip from the 8 and it’s totally gone, the sneaker feels like it’s falling off. The tongue will not lie flat, impossible. And my toes kept hitting some inner rim in the toe box, literally getting caught on it.

Not The Same

This my third pair of torin’s and they do not compare. They are more narrow despite manufacturer say and the laces are short so I either have to get new Laces so I don’t have to re-tie my shoes every mile or less OR go back to my torin 8’s.

Not A Fan Of P35x Foam

I think I'm just not a fan of P35 and P35X foam. After trying Torin 9, Torin ST 2, and Torin 8, I much prefer the ST and 8, both of which use the EGOMAX foam where Torin 9 using P35X. I also don't love Experience Flow or Experience Wild (both P35). If you, like me, think P35 is too compliant for big miles, you won't like P35X. Head over to Torin ST for a more supportive shoe that holds up mile after mile. To the folks at Altra, please don't turn away from EGOMAX.

Best Torins Since The 4. 5

Love these shoes. I’m a college runner and I’ve been running in torins since they came out with the 4. 5’s, which were my favorite. Over the years they’ve been solid enough I’ve stuck with but the 7’s gave me great pain because of the toughness of the collar. Finally, the 9’s are the closest they’ve gotten to the 4. 5. I’ve had no issues, no pain. These shoes are soft, bouncing, and very comfortable, even after having over 200 miles on them. Highly recommended if you're a torin lover.

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