Customer Reviews Altra Torin 2.0

I now have 16 pairs of these shoes, including 12 of the previous model the Torin 1.5. I don't wear any other shoe now except for wide Chaco sandals. Used to wear wide New Balance running shoes and have probably tried every "wide" shoe there is. What I discovered with these Altra shoes is that what I needed more than a wide shoe was a foot-shaped shoe. Other shoes just look like torture devices to me now, pushing people's big toe in towards a weird artificial point in the middle. Before Altras, I had all kinds of foot problems, wore orthotics, took my shoes off at every available opportunity,and especially suffered during one week a year when I do volunteer work walking and standing on concrete for 12 - 15 hours a day for 6 days --- I just did this work again last week and my feet recovered amazingly quickly. My only criticism of these shoes is I don't like the colors of the 2.0 model.

I usually run in the Saucony Zealot ISO but my Morton's Neuroma was acting up so I decided to try a zero drop shoe instead of a minimal drop shoe. I had to add aftermarket insoles to this shoe to get enough arch support but the zero drop has been easy to adjust to. I had a bit of soreness in my calves after the first few runs but now I'm fine and enjoying the ride. The Torin is a great running shoe to add to the rotation if you have wide feet or foot problems like Morton's Neuroma. I ordered a half size larger than my street shoes as I usually do for running shoes. The teal color is fantastic too!

I love these shoes...and the Zappos experience was great! Shoes arrived amazingly quickly. Many people said they sized up in this shoe...my experience was different. Normally in running shoes, I always wear a half size bigger (7.5). So that is what I ordered for the Torin 2.0. The 7.5 shoes, however, felt a little long to me (like clown shoes) because of how they fit and slipped slightly in the back. I was able to try a size 7 and they fit perfectly like they were made for my feet - plenty of room in the toe box when standing or moving - so I am sizing down from my regular running shoe size. The cushioning is great and the arch support feels good to me...having had plantar fasciitis and some heel pain, I need the cushioning and arch support. So, although I am returning the 7.5, I will definitely use Zappos again and I do love the feel of these shoes in my regular shoe size, 7.

I had bunion surgery in my 20's, and since then it has always been about my feet in terms of taking the best care of them. I am now in my 50's and want to remain active and physically fit. Running is difficult without a shoe that allows my foot to expand and yes, it probably even swells a bit during exercise, but Altra Torin's have saved me. Like other athletic shoes, I tend to need to replace them about every 9 months, but these shoes - with the wide toe box, and wonderful cushioning, are a blessing to my feet as I try my hardest to remain fit and healthy. Thank you Altra, for these wonderful shoes, and Zappos for the best website to deal with for ordering these shoes.

I love these shoes! I found Altra after doing some research on wide toe box shoes after having bunion surgery and wishing to prevent a second bunion from growing further. I had no idea what zero drop meant, but it's amazing how much I'm loving it now. After wearing conventional athletic shoes for decades of running, my feet have never felt so at home. At first my arches were sore from not having any arch support, but that's gone now and I feel my they've strengthened. I recently started wearing toe spacer "Correct Toes" and they fit perfectly inside this shoe.

Wow. I love the Torin 2.0. I think the thing I like most about this shoe is how "bouncy" it is. I feel like it's extremely responsive despite being so lightweight. I also really like Altra's "foot-shape" toe box. (WHY ARE OTHER BRANDS NOT DOING THIS!?) It allows my feet to relax to the point where I don't even think about my feet when I'm running. Well done Altra!

I have arthritic feet and found it painful to run or jog. I tried Hokas and,while I absolutely loved the cushiony feel, they were just to narrow for my feet and made things worse. After doing some reading, I ordered these Altras. It's a great shoe, roomy and comfortable. I can't give it 5 stars because the shoe is not as cushioned as the Hoka. As for sizing, I usually go a size up in a running shoe and that worked for these as well.

Love this shoe, hope it helps painful feet from running, plantar fasciitis and sore toes. I wish I knew about Altras when I took up running (triathlon) in 2011. I haven't worn them outside yet but I have a good feeling about them. The toe box design makes so much sense. I will break myself into zero drop gradually as I was using 12mm. Cool colors. Ordered half size bigger.

Wonderful shoes when they made them in a 5. As a smaller woman, who is an extensive runner it has become very difficult to buy shoes that fit properly, reduce my potential for injury, have good cushioning and a sole, like the zero drop, which I feel is an excellent base to run on. I had purchased Torin 1.5 in a 5, simply loved them. Re-ordered them again in a 5, again loved them. Went to re-order my third pair only to find out that the Torin 1.5 is gone and the Torin 2.0 will not be made in a 5. I read the website that said they run small, ordering a 5.5. They were huge on me, almost like clown shoes. Thus, if you are a true 5 or even closer to a 4.5, forget this brand. What a shame. I will now have to find a new shoe - too bad, these were great.

I LOVE this Altra shoe! Fits perfectly, generously cushioned, nice wide and high toebox. One thing that is curious: why are the shoe laces so long?

I love Altras! This is my second pair. I have had surgery on both feet and they are the only running shoes that do not squeeze in the toe box. They are not the prettiest, but worth it for he comfort.

I love these shoes. I have bunions - both kinds so I need the extra room for the toe box part of my foot, but the heel is normal and I have high arches. Every other shoe of all types - running shoes, boots etc, are wide everywhere but these shoes are only wide and roomy where I need the room. I wish Altra made dress shoes too with this shape - an Altra version of a Frye boot and casual dress/work shoes. I must warn that the first pair I received had to be sent back. My podiatrist was the one who noticed that the heel of one shoe was abnormally lifted up - almost twisted up - on the outside, forcing my foot to pronate. I sent them back and immediately Zappos sent me a new pair which are perfect. These are great shoes and a great company!

I discovered Altra Zero sneakers about two years ago and now I will not wear any other brand. The wider toe bed is so comfortable and they are so light.

If you suffer from Morton's Neuroma, you must get these shoes. They have a huge toe box. I wear 8½ or 9 in street shoes. The 9½ was the perfect size for me in these shoes. Now I can walk my dog again! Note that "true to size" reflects for the design of this shoe!

Love these shoes! I'd given up on finding a pair of running shoes that had the proper size toe box. These fit beautifully. I did have to place extra lace holes to eliminate heel slip. Love the colors. Love the 0 drop heel.

I recently made the switch to Altra and I have never looked back. I use these shoes for all my outside road running and I love them. They've carried me through a few half marathons since my purchase earlier this past summer. I used to run in Brooks Pure Flow but these shoes have much better cushioning for those longer runs and I love how much room my toes have to wiggle. Highly recommend!! I would recommend buying a half size larger than usual (I wear an 8 in Brooks when I run, so I bought the Altras in an 8.5).

Good at 1st, does seem to wear out faster than other shoes esp soles and cushioning. Put approx 250mi on it and was having heel pain which disappeared once I got new the Paradigm shoes. Laces were way too long

I love this shoe! I have trouble with my feet and it is hard to find a shoe that I can wear! I love the wide toe area, this shoe works for me! Plus it is a cute shoe.

This is a very comfortable shoe! I love the wide toebox and natural foot shape of the shoe! My main disappointment with these shoes is that I'm having trouble running in them. I enjoyed running in the Torin 1.5 for at least a year, but found that the Torin 2.0 is significantly different. The Torin 2.0 seems lighter (which feels comfortable and cool). However, in my opinion, the upper of this shoe provides less support than that of the Torin 1.5. I've been getting aches and pains in my feet, ankles, and lower legs after running in the Torin 2.0's, and therefore have greatly reduced the amount that I run in them. I'm hoping that my body can gradually adapt to them with time. I would prefer a stiffer heel counter in this shoe and some overlays or something to provide more support at the midfoot.

Very comfortable shoe. Like walking on clouds. Only issue is my heel slips out of the back when I walk. I originally ordered a half size larger because I want to use these for running, but my heel really slipped in those. My heel stills slips in the smaller size, but not as bad.

These shoes are lighter weight than the other Altra models I have worn. They are also cut lower around the ankles. I do not think they will last very long. This is not my favorite pair. I kept them because I mow through shoes very quickly. I will buy another Altra style next time. Altras were recommended by my podiatrist and they are usually perfect.

I am not a fan! I used to wear the torn 1.5 and absolutely loved it. The 1.5 was my shoe, it fit perfectly took care of my knee and back pain and they got rid of the 1.5! the update is honestly terrible. It is very tight in the forefoot and tight everywhere else. The insole takes up a lot of room in the shoe and contributes to why it is so tight. The arch support is just gone and the shoe has been made narrower. I have very wide feet and typically spend weeks going places and trying one shoes to find one that is OKAY and I found the torn 1.5 when looking for shoes because i joined the track team. One day 2 of my search for shoes with my mom, the sales rep at the store brought out the torn 1.5. I tried it on and started crying in the store I was so happy that I found a shoe that fit so much better than the OKAY usual pairs. I DO NOT recommend the torin 2.0. I will be returning this shoe and will be going on another search of stores because this shoe was not even OKAY.

I loved the Torin 1.5 shoe so I tried these Torin 2.0 shoes. I'm not happy with them and they are going back. The 2.0 is just a little bit narrower in the forefoot than the Torin 1.5. I have wide feet and this made the Torin 2.0 too narrow for my comfort. It also seems to me that the insole is flatter and has less arch support. I want the Altra Torin 1.5's to come back.

these are absolutely the worst shoe I have ever purchased. There is zero arch support, the shoe is shaped weirdly. awful. tried them on 1 second and new immediately that they are going back.