Altra  Torin 8 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

I love the Torin 8. I have 1 pair of Torin 7s, and I am on my second pair of Torin 8s. First pair of 8s died around 320 miles. Currently have 95 miles on my second pair. Mine break in fully at 50 miles. They are durable and have a reliable feel. I use them for daily runners. They breathe decently and dry well. My only wish is that they had the same upper mesh as the Torin 7. The 8s have a plush like upper that seem to hold more heat. This is my only complaint being in the south east Texas heat. But perfect for dry winter miles. The Torin 8 is my go to for consistent daily miles. I run arpund 5 hours a week. 6 foot tall. 225lbs. Hardball is majority of my miles.

I've worn the Torin since the 4. I loved the 4, 6, and 7! The toe box on these is just too narrow. The soles are so much narrower when you compare them. I can feel the outside of my pinky toe on the inside of the toe box. I've never needed to wear a wide shoe. Why not stick to what you are known for? Also, these do NOT feel like a zero-drop shoe anymore. The padding in the heel makes it feel like I'm wearing a more traditional shoe. And from reading the reviews of the Torin 9s, I'm not hopeful Altra will go back to what made them- zero drop and a wide toe box- and why I wore them for so many years.

These shoes started out great, but after just 3. 5 months of use, the inner heal is wearing down already. This has happened to me now in Paradigm 7, VO 2, Fwd Via, and now Torin 8. I wish Altra would fix this bc I love their shoes, but they’re way too expensive for shoes that start breaking down after a few months.

Time to Switch Brands if you relied on Altra for true foot-shaped running shoes, the latest Torin is a major disappointment. Here is what you need to know before buying. Narrower Fit: Moved away from Altra’s spacious "Original Fit." The toe box is noticeably tapered, squeezing your pinky toes and preventing natural toe splay. Inconsistent Sizing: Runs short and tight. Sizing up half a size leaves dead room at the front without fixing the narrow width. Firmer Feel: The classic plush ride is gone, replaced by stiffer foam and a rigid upper that causes mid-foot hot spots. Frustrating Customer Service: Expect weeks of delay on return processing, canned automated responses to warranty claims, and zero help with fit issues. Altra has compromised its signature wide fit to chase mainstream trends, and support won't help you when it fails.

I choose to run in Altras primarily for the roomy toe box. These shoes have good cushioning when pounding the pavement mile after mile. I would say the fit is pretty true to size

I have owned every model of Torin since 3. 5. The 4. 5 were my favorites, and the plush 5's were pretty good as well. But then they took all the padding out of the tongue, and made them less wide. Why, Altra?! you're a wide toebox company, and it made me crazy they were trying to make them look more like Reebok or Nike. The Torin 8 finally addresses the issues that have kept me from buying the six and the seven. I owned them and promptly returned them. These are amazing, thanks for getting back to what you built the company on. Comfortable shoes, wider toe box.

I’ve been an Altra loyalist for years, but the Torin 8 is an absolute disaster. They seemed perfectly fine out of the box during short initial checks, but the moment I took them out for my first long run and walk, the flawed design became clear. The new heel counter is unforgivably stiff. The rigid material rubbed straight through my socks, leaving me with massive, bleeding heel blisters. I mistakenly gave them several weeks of patience to break in—something a premium running shoe shouldn't even require—but the stiffness never improved. Now I'm stuck with an expensive pair of shoes I cannot wear without injuring myself. I want to stay loyal to the brand, but if this is the new direction for Altra, I will have to look elsewhere

I have about 100 miles on these and they are a good daily trainer. Happy with the cushioning and overall fit. My mid-foot floats a little, but with a little extra lace adjustment it improves.

The Altra Torin is hands-down one of the most comfortable road running shoes I’ve worn. The wide footbed gives my toes the exact room they need to spread naturally, eliminating any pinch points or hot spots. The cushioning hits the sweet spot—it offers a great pop and bounce that keeps my legs feeling fresh without sacrificing stability or road feel. I feel balanced, secure, and in total control on every step. It’s an easy 5-star pick for anyone looking for zero-drop comfort and a generous, foot-shaped fit.

This has been my first experience with the Altra brand, and I have gone on runs (around 2miles at a time) and have had no issues! They have not just helped my knees and ankles after running, but my feet do not ache after working out or running in them. I wear them to work when I am allowed to, and never want to take them off! An amazing experience with this brand and am excited to try out their other products. The wide toe box is truly one of a kind and is something I can’t go without anymore!!!