Hello, this could be because they are now offering the Torin 5’s in wides. They had to size grade the shoe so the wide wasn’t soooo wide. Hopefully that makes sense This week is the much-requested Altra Torin 5 review. The Torin is Altra’s everyday training shoe for the neutral runner. Like all Altra shoes the Torin is Zero Drop with a rounded toe box and is built on one of three lasts (foot shape form used in production). There are different amounts of volume and different widths. The Torin fits into the middle last, which is call ‘standard’. The toe box is still nice and broad and roughly equivalent to a 2E in other brands, but does have as much width through the midfoot or volume (height) in the toe box as shoes made on Altra’s ‘original’ roomiest last. We have been fitting mostly true to size. Some customers depending on what they have going on with fit have had to go up. It’s not many though Altra shoes are built to be gender specific. This means that the last shape of the women’s shoes is designed to fit the natural differences in women’s feet. They aren’t just men’s shoes in smaller sizes and ‘girly’ colours! My wife is also a Torin 5 fan and it’s her shoe pictured! The zero-drop platform and wide toebox make this difficult to compare directly with many other shoes. The closest comparison would be the Topo Phantom which has a bit more cushion and heft than the Torin 5, making the Torin 5 a much speedier feeling trainer. I would place the Torin 5 in the same category for cushion and performance as the Hoka Clifton, Saucony Ride, Brooks Levitate, and On Cloud X.

The Torin 5 fits true to size. I wear a US men’s 9.5 and the Torin hit the mark exactly. Some extra cushion… Just for you!One of the main differences from past models is that the forefoot, though still foot-shaped, boasts a little more width. Having a nicely secure upper and roomy toe box screams comfort for the long run.

I don’t love the rigid-edged tongue as it digs into the front of my ankle. I ended up doing a little bit of surgery to remedy this issue, and it’s now reminiscent of a Komodo dragon (or Gene Simmons). By the spring of 2019, the Torin 4 came out. This was a two-year shoe, and for my shop, I think this was our favorite Altra that we had in here. I know for a road shoe, the Escalante was a massive change for Altra, but as far as people just put on a shoe and were really happy with the fit and feel, the Torin 4 was an awesome shoe. Thanks for the review but you neglected to note the horribly painful tongue. The tongue is rigid and slices the front of my ankles. The 4s were the best shoes ever and I hope they come out with a 5.5 soon and replace the tongue with softer materal. Once I got used to the softer ride of the shoes the Torin 5 became my go to shoe for my easy runs, recovery runs and longer road runs! As mentioned previously they have a slipper like feel, which is like the Altra Lone Peak, which I really enjoy. I'm officially a fan of the new EGO MAX foam used in the Torin 5. It mixes a good bit of responsiveness with a soft, but not too soft, landing. Combined with the wide toebox and zero-drop, it allows for a really amazing ground feel. The shoe transitions really smoothly with a flexible forefoot. In this new carbon-plated world we run in, it felt really nice to know what my foot was doing again.ALEX: The Altra Torin 5 is a max cushion, neutral shoe that was built for versatility. The new EgoMax foam provides a plush ride and responsive feel, and the updates to the upper offer a comfortable, secure fit right out of the box. What’s in store this time around? Well, I have a feeling fans of the new Altra Rivera will love this one, as they’re very similar shoes. This shoe is for anyone who isn't enamored with fancy carbon plates or super foam and just wants a solid performing, natural feeling running shoe. If you have any foot issues like me (bunion, Morton's toe/neuroma, blisters between toes), this shoe can help alleviate them as well. The midsole is fun and functional. Altra swapped out their Quantic midsole material for the new EgoMax foam. It’s soft and squishy, yet maintains the responsiveness to go fast. I’m not sure how or why this is possible, but I’m a big fan.

The Altra Torin 5 has a ‘wide’ version but, perhaps confusingly, is not technically wider and yet more voluminous in the upper.Alright, I have to be honest. I have a soft spot for a little extra cushion in my running shoes. Don´t get me wrong, I love my slimmed down, 7oz, no-nonsense racing flats, but when it comes to pounding the pavement to get my daily miles in, I really enjoy the cushion. The Torin 5 strikes a nice balance between soft and responsive in their Altra EGO MAX sole. This is a max cushion neutral shoe, which is Altra’s most cushioned road shoe. The Altra Duo was a big super crazy cushioned shoe and very comfortable. It looked like a true big boy over there on our wall. Now that shoe is out of the lineup; the Torin is now the biggest max cushion shoe you can get from Altra. this is going to be your friend for all your long kind of stuff. What I liked in the Update This shoe has gone through many changes and iterations over the years. We had great success with the original Torin at our shop. Altra loves to play around with this model. About 3 years ago, they introduced the Torin Knit to their lineup. There was a little bit of a price difference, and the upper was different. I have to begin by saying that the Torin 5 was so comfortable that I sometimes forgot that I was wearing a running shoe. The supple sidewall construction really needs no adaptation period. The wonderful aeration of the upper material and the great cushion of the sole only adds to that comfort. The Torin 4 is, without a doubt, the best fitting shoe I have ever put on my foot, so I'll get my one complaint about version 5 out of the way. They did away with the lacing tabs and interior booty fit that wrapped my foot so well in version 4, leaving the Torin 5 looking a little loose and baggy in the midfoot. This does, however, make it a more wide-open feel and fit that will accommodate a wider foot or higher instep, so I get it. I immediately felt more support in the heel and arch in the Torin 5 as a result of Altra eliminating some medial flex grooves and making the midfoot of the shoe a little stiffer than the 4. They definitely nailed the cushioning with their new EGO MAX midsole. Quantic foam was comfy and soft, but I love the added bounce and snappy feel I get with the new stuff!

STEF : Unlike Alex, I’m a big fan of the women’s “Dusty Pink” colorway. It’s a nice change-up from some of the previous Torin colors.ALEX: The Altra Torin 5 is a comfortable, lightweight, and highly versatile shoe that maintains the roomy, natural foot shape comfort and feel that the brand is known for.