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

2.5

11 Reviews

Snug

the cushion level was great. I got my usual size and same size as my other altra's, but these fit no snug in the toe. i wore them once for a walk and returned them right after.

First Torin

I have avoided Altra shoes for years as the one pair I purchased had the toe rubber melt off in normal 100 degree heat. Went to Fleet Feet and tried on Torin 9. I agree that toe box is small. I dislike the tongue material as it has no padding, feels crunchy. But the pain on the bottom of my foot liked the softer footbed. Has a bounce feel, absorbing the slap down of my metatarsals. For me the Torin 9 works. But I do wonder why shoe manufacturers feel they have to keep changing shoes that already have a good reputation.

Disappointing

I loved running in the previous versions of the Torin, but this new version feels completely different and made my Achilles tendon flare up after only a few short runs. It feels very firm, not the plush ride that I've come to expect from this shoe. The fit is very different too, it's not as deep in the instep so I have to loosen the laces a lot to make it roomier, but the laces aren't long enough to make it as comfortable as I would like. Taking out the insole helped, but then I started getting a blister. And I don't have a high instep, my foot is on the flatter and narrower side, and this shoe is still too tight.

Much Better Than The 8’s!

I really love that they have vastly improved these shoes over the 8’s. I’ve been wearing Torins since the very first one and the 8’s were terrible. The only things I wish they would do is put a little bit longer shoelaces and better colors! I want fun colors for my running shoes.

Still Getting Usedto Them.

I have the sea pine/ice/green in a women's size 9. I love love love the color. I also own light blue Torin 8's in a size 9. The Torin 9 is sleeker and seems shorter in length. The toe box is still wide and comfy but the height of toe box feels shorter to me. I'm noticing a loss of wiggle room. I love the extra padding under the ball of my foot. I will update after I've worn these a bit as I just purchased yesterday.

Always Trading One Flaw For Another

The Torin 7 helped heal my plantar fasciitis and I fell in love with the shoe. I had multiple pairs, but they all wore out and tore on the upper prematurely. I had the 8 and the redesigned heel was painful for the first couple of months. I was counting down the days to the 9s coming out, in the meantime, doing 30 day trials of almost every other zero drop wide toebox shoe out there. The Torin 9 is better than the other shoes I have found, however, this redesign is yet another flop. The heel is more comfortable, but now the side of the shoe is so short that the tongue has to be extremely wide to cover the top of the foot. I like the material of the tongue, but so much of my foot is in contact with the laces that it is overall annoying. The toe box is wide, but also short. The entire upper fabric of the shoe feels like it is compressing my foot. I am hoping they will stretch with time, but can we please just go back to the 7 and improve the quality of materials and stop redesigning the shape that was working so well??

Terrible Changes

I tried these on at Fleet Feet and instantly hated the shoe. I have never had such an immediate dislike for a shoe. I have been running in Altra Escalante for 6 years and also Torin 7’s since they came out. I have a narrow foot yet the shoe seemed tight. The toe bed was so small and uncomfortable I can’t imagine running in them. It was terrible. I couldn’t get them off quick enough. The laces are very short which would definitely be a problem. Why such short laces for a running shoe? I also don’t understand making the bottom with so much grip. I feel that is not conducive to running or any kind of speed. The only thing I liked was the material of the upper. This update is a fail and I am lost on what to replace my Torin 7’s with. Altra needs to go back to the drawing board on these. I normally don’t write reviews but I did this so hopefully Altra listens to their customers.

Wide Toe Box Where??

I have been wearing pretty much exclusively Altra since I started running 4 years ago then they became my daily shoe and my most recent purchases of all Altra's have felt like the all of the toe boxes have become so narrow. This was especially true with the Torin 9. I'm so sad! Please Please bring back the old design!!!

Size Is Not Like Any Other Altra I Wear

I was anticipating the 9 for the longest time. I loved the 7, tolerate the differences in the 8, however I cannot wear the 9. The toe bed is very narrow and the shape is off along with the entire sizing. Not a fan of the heal. One of the things I love about the Torin and Paradigm is the sunken, secure feeling the shape of the shoe, especially the heal offers. Seems to be reduced with every new version. The purple lace shoe is the 9 ☹️.

Sadly Runs Smaller And Tighter Than Torin 8

Was so excited to get these and they are not like the Torin 8 at all! The toe box is not as wide, it is much snugger in the midfoot and it's shorter so my toes don't have as much room. I don't know why they change these so significantly but they are not like the Torin 8. Huge disappointment, returning them and going back to the 8's.

What Happened To Zero Drop With Healthy Feet

I’m so disappointed that we’re beginning to look like Hoka shoes versus a healthy foot design. These just caused plantar fasciitis and foot deterioration.

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