Customer Reviews Altra Torin Knit 3.5

I recently started running and was having a lot of issues such as foot pain, ankle pain, and shin splits. I started running with minimalist type running shoes and my body was not ready for that. So I needed a running shoe with more cushion but also that was like the minimalist shoes I wanted to use. Meaning I wanted zero drop and plenty of room in the toe box. These Altras were perfect! My pains went away and thanks to these shoes I fell in love with running! I bought my wife a pair and she swears by them too! I am now a life long fan of Altra. I can't wait to buy my next pair. Thank you Altra!

I am not a runner but I have suffered for several years with extreme neuropathy in my right foot. My podiatrist was unable to do anything to really help but I asked if there was any kind of closed shoe that I could wear that might help. He said that I should try the Altra brand. He was even wearing them himself. The moment I put them on, I was amazed. Even though my pain was not completely better, it took the pressure off of some of the most painful areas. My podiatrist sells these and other brands of shoes in his office but I wonder how many podiatrist and diabetic foot specialists even know about the brand. I think you should also be marketing to these groups. You don't have to be a runner to benefit from the thoughtful technology of zero drop and natural toe box. I have been wearing these shoes every waking hour since I bought them and have no blisters at all. This is another thing super important to diabetics because they have such a hard time healing foot wounds. Thank you, KK

I am a heavier guy for a runner. About 200 at 5'11. I have always wanted to run but was so darn heavy on my feet. I would hurt everywhere after about 2 miles. So I would just go back to lifting weights. Recently I decided I was going to go all in on running and actually get a nice pair of running shoes. I bought these. I ran 2 miles and felt like I could go at least 2 more. I was pain free and felt lighter on my feet. I can't wait to put more miles on these shoes!

Love these. I've had the 2.5's and 3's leading to these. Felt great out of the box love the new tongue and upper, great addition. Whole shoe feels great. I own several Altra trail runners, the hiking boots, brown boots for work, etc. Love Altra and always will. Can you do me one favor though? These are meant to be a neutral shoe but there is extra hardened rubber only under the big toe like every runner that wears these will be a overpronater. So the rest of the toe box rubber is this soft stuff that wears down super quick. The picture is after my first run. A simple little 3.5 mile run to try out the new shoes. As you can tell from the picture that soft stuff is already wearing away. It's the same with the 2.5s and the 3s. I can show picture on those too if anyone cared to see. All I'm asking is to just go ahead and have that same hardened rubber across the whole toe box so it doesn't wear down to nothing so quickly. Still love the shoes and always will but if you could help me out here I would appreciate it. Thank you.

When I got these shoes out of the box I was a little weirded out by how boxy these shoes looked compared to the Escalante. I bought these only to try the super cushioned options offered by Altra. This is my latest purchase of footwear from Altra, which include the Vanish-R, Solstice, and Superior. As well as the Escalante of course. Of all the models offered, this one had the least amount of break in time as compared to others. Usually it takes me about thirty to forty miles in Altra shoes before I feel like they are properly broken in. But with the Torin, I was running comfortably in these in no time. I would recommend these shoes to anyone who is looking for a shoe that can carry them through many miles and not suffer aches and pains from hitting the asphalt. As for anyone looking for a minimal shoe that is nimble and responsive, try something lighter like the Solstice. This is something I would categorize as an old man's shoe. I myself am in the masters runner category so I can honestly say that for us older runners, you would do well to give this shoe a try. They definitely help.

i ran a marathon in them a few days after i received them. They are really good. I ran a PR in my marathon, and was 15 minutes under BQ time! What i liked is that i don't recall actually thinking about the shoes the entire race. I suspect the zero-drop is better for me too. I had a hint of shin-splint prior to getting these shoes, but it seems to have gone now after the race. It would have got worse in my old shoes. While i can sense the zero drop difference, adjusting to it didn't bother me. I'm a trail runner normally, and in the past i would just wear my trail runners for road marathons. I'm very happy i switched to the Altra Torin 3.5 Knit for road. I might even try them on the trail.

I am a very loyal Altra supporter. I have had about 6 pairs of Torins so far. I love the new 3.5 Knit versions, especially the breathable knit design and the new shoelace eye design. Typically I put in lock-laces and these are much easier to put in. Great product.