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Altra Torin 9 vs Altra Torin 8

Altra Torin 9, side view

Altra

Torin 9

  • Weight 269 g
  • Drop 0 mm
  • Stack 28 mm

USD 160

Altra Torin 8, side view

Altra

Torin 8

  • Weight 288 g
  • Drop 0 mm
  • Stack 30 mm

USD 160

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Torin 9 is 19 g lighter

Profiles

  • Altra Torin 9
  • Altra Torin 8
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Torin 9 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Torin 9 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Torin 9 — Stability: 4/5
  • Torin 9 — Durability: 4/5
  • Torin 9 — Grip: 5/5
  • Torin 9 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Torin 8 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Torin 8 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Torin 8 — Stability: 4/5
  • Torin 8 — Durability: 4/5
  • Torin 8 — Grip: 4/5
  • Torin 8 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Torin 9Altra Torin 8
Price
Catalogue price USD 160 USD 160
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 269 g 288 g
Drop 0 mm 0 mm
Heel stack 28 mm 30 mm
Forefoot stack 28 mm 30 mm
Midsole foam P35X dual-density foam Altra EGO MAX
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.51 out of 5 3.34 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Torin 9

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 160

Altra Torin 8

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 160

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Altra Torin 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudspark, side view

    On

    Cloudspark

    • Weight 282 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Altra Torin 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Altra Escalante 4, side view

    Altra

    Escalante 4

    • Weight 269 g
    • Drop 0 mm
    • Stack 24 mm

    USD 130

    • Close to Altra Torin 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin Flex, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin Flex

    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Altra Torin 8: same terrain, same category, same role