We found the sizing to be a bit on the small size in comparison to other Altra models so try a half a size larger than you would normally purchase in Altra shoes. Our new Altra EGO™ MAX cushioning joins an already premium outsole and footbed to help provide around-the-clock comfort. These design updates offer an improved fit for your foot with our updated, sock-like upper material and added elastic throughout. Hoka Clifton 8: A softly cushioned shoe but with a narrow more pointed toe box (it is available in 2 widths).

It seems to me that it was marketed as a lifestyle shoe, though I see many comments about people running in them. If the upper has split near the toe box you might want to consider going up a half a size or in some cases, change the width of your shoes. 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. This shoe is a zero drop; your heel and your toe are on the same platform, but it still has some arch support built into it even though the Torin is not a stability shoe.

The dual-layer Eva works hard to cushion the foot on impact, protecting the joints and muscles from stress and strain as you strike down hard. If there isn’t enough room for the foot to breathe then it will cause friction against the inside of the shoe and eventually lead to blisters.

Max cushion offers underfoot protection and comfort while our Original FootShape™ Fit gives your feet the space they need to sit naturally. I sadly don’t have the women’s shoe that will be coming out of, but there will be one women’s shoe in wide, one men’s shoe, and then you know the other stuff in a standard wider fit Altra shoe. This spreading allows your foot to absorb the shock, stabilise you and spring you into your next step. Our Balanced Cushioning™ platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment and better form. In my opinion, it is not necessarily an update to the Torin 4; for me, it is closer to the Torin Plush 4.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).