Altra Torin 4.5 Plush Running Shoes - SS21

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The Torin 5 is not cheap, don´t get me wrong, but it is right in the ballpark for what you'd expect to pay for a performance-level running shoe. Fleet Feet testers love the wide toe box because it’s comfortable for a lot of different foot shapes.

Altra Torin 5 Review | 2021 | Run Moore Altra Torin 5 Review | 2021 | Run Moore

This layer of cushioning is comfortable to the wearer but noticeably less squishy as previous Torins or the Escalantes. As the forefoot doesn’t have as much volume in it you don’t need the extra support that the straps give you to hold you onto the midsole. Altra’s shoes like the Escalante , the new Lone Peak, and Rivera have a bouncy, lightweight, soft feel due to their Ego Midsole. Altra says its FootShape design lets your toes stay in a natural position, as if you weren’t wearing shoes at all. That being said, the plush is a max-cushion shoe, while you can wear it for shorter runs such as a 5k or a quick loop around the block, this kind of shoe protects you for the long haul and we would pull it for a half or full marathon runner (especially if it would be your first marathon!The Altra Torin has been one of Altra’s most popular road shoe models over the years, and the Torin 4. Long-time Altra wearers fear not, the Torin 5 still boasts brand-new Altra EgoMax midsole cushioning and signature FootShape toe box.

ALTRA Torin 4.5 : entre confort et légèreté - Outdoor And News ALTRA Torin 4.5 : entre confort et légèreté - Outdoor And News

Ce système aide également à diminuer le poids de la chaussure en éliminant intelligemment la mousse et le caoutchouc superflus. Gentle support in the arch and springy Altra EgoMax midsole foam deliver the shock absorption you need, without taking away from the engaged ride. The tongue has been toned down and is a good middle ground between being overly padded or a thin nothing. The Torin 5 will have a midsole similar to what we have seen in those shoes but slightly more elevated.

Sur des pentes un peu humides, cela peut devenir vite la patinoire, il manque surement un peu de grip, car même sur la route, on dérape facilement si c’est humide. The heel fit is comfortable, too, although one tester who has a narrower heel says she had to use marathon lacing to lock her heel down. De toute façon, notons que les chaussures pour pronateur ne sont pas plus efficaces que les chaussures neutres (universelles) pour limiter le risque de se blesser (voir notre article sur le sujet). He said (around 31:30 minute mark) that there will be a shoe that fills the torin regular gap of the 25-26mm midsole that has a big update.