Altra Torin 3.0 Review

Women's Altra Torin 3.0
Women’s Altra Torin 3.0

One of Altra’s best selling road shoes has gotten a few new upgrades. This neutral high cushion features Altra’s patented Zero Drop™ platform and FootShape™ toe box. Combined with the EVA midsole with A-Bound Top Layer and Inner Flex, the Torin provides a nice ride for those needs the plush feel. With a new, more breathable upper, and FootPod outsole to better map the tendons and shape of the foot, the Torin 3 continues to provide the same stack height (28mm) and soft cushion underfoot.

Altra Torin 3.0 road version is a comfortable road training shoe for those aiming to have lots of cushion and support during their runs. The Torin 3.0 delivers a light swift run, responsive as expected for a cushioning shoe. Altra is known for their comfortable wide toe box in all of their running shoe lines. On this was no exception. Giving enough room in the toe box is essential as it avoids build up friction between toes and it helps to stay away from nasty blisters. Versatile running shoes as it can be used for running on the trails or just as an everyday shoe. The upper construction could have been better as the shoe shows some minimal but premature wear and tear on the front outside of the shoe. Heavy coated decorative plastic reinforcement in the toe box and the back heel, a good design overall, color selection was properly thought through for the female audience. If the shoe is held, it is extremely feather light weight. The height of the heel tab has just enough cushioning and it does not cause any friction if wearing low crew socks. The Altra Torin 3.0 provides an overall snug fit and well round cushioning shoe for any distance.

By Helen

(she, her, hers) Trail-loving ultrarunner determined to teach my preschooler how to blow her nose when not providing consultation and support to the University community to successfully integrate technology into teaching, learning, and research.