During gait analysis you will be asked to walk and run on our in-store treadmill whilst your movements are recorded using the latest Daftfish software. A slow-motion, detailed analysis will show and explain your biomechanics, specifically looking at pronation, the inward-turning movement that occurs when your foot touches the ground. During walking and running this acts as cushioning for the body.

The cushioning of the Torin 5 feels slightly less plush to me compared to previous versions, but I think they just need a bit of a break-in period. Shop Torin 5 – Men Shop Torin 5 – Women Altra Torin 5 ConclusionHello, this could be because they are now offering the Torin 5’s in wides. They had to size grade the shoe so the wide wasn’t soooo wide. Hopefully that makes sense

One of the main differences from past models is that the forefoot, though still foot-shaped, boasts a little more width. Having a nicely secure upper and roomy toe box screams comfort for the long run. The Torin 5 has a great look about it. The Torin has great lines and cool contours on the heel box. With four colors to choose from, the Torin will fit most runners' styles. 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. The 5 weighs about 9 ounces which is really light for a max cushion shoe—especially compared to some of the other stuff we have on the wall in that same max cushion family. It is a little lighter due to the new Ego Max Midsole. Altra’s shoes like the Escalante , the new Lone Peak, and Rivera have a bouncy, lightweight, soft feel due to their Ego Midsole. The Torin 5 will have a midsole similar to what we have seen in those shoes but slightly more elevated. New shoes from Altra coming down the line will include this new Ego Max midsole. Eventually, Altra will have shoes that are just Ego, and then Ego Max. These midsoles will make the price points higher and lower depending on how much the shoe’s ego max has. A Lightweight, Comfortable Distance Shoe Everyone’s gait is slightly different, but there are four main types of running styles and pronation: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: This shoe has gone through many changes and iterations over the years. We had great success with the original Torin at our shop. Altra loves to play around with this model. About 3 years ago, they introduced the Torin Knit to their lineup. There was a little bit of a price difference, and the upper was different.

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. This 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.In Summary the Altra Torin 5 is an everyday training shoe that would be very well suited to newer runners getting into Zero Drop and rounded toe box running shoes seeking a shoe for comfortable regular runs and longer slower-paced or recovery runs for the more experienced runner. The Zero Drop and broad rounded toe box are a huge benefit and I strongly believe giving your feet the room to function is important in reducing the chance of injuries and allows your feet and lower legs to get stronger the more you run. 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 Once I got used to the softer ride of the shoes the Torin 5 became my go to shoe for my easy runs, recovery runs and longer road runs! As mentioned previously they have a slipper like feel, which is like the Altra Lone Peak, which I really enjoy.