Torin 9
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Reddit Reviews
turtlegoatjogsAltra escalante is fantastic, and the the torin 9 releasing in july feels great. 24mm and 28mm respectively.
Altra for sure, get the WIDE sizing though. Wides available in torin, paradigm, and lone peak.
accordingtoameGet a fitting at a running store. I have had good luck with Altra Torins and I usually buy mens vs womens.
BabySharkATuTuTuTuWide feet here. Wide toe box changed everything for me (for altra torin). Went from suffering through 5-7k to enjoying 10-13km. Everyone is different so worth going to a specialist.
badzi0rAltra is a bit cheaper than other good brands. In my case, Altra Torin.
Bruno-95-4-PenniesI’m around the same size and run inn Altra Torins and I really like them
Delicious-Ad-3424Long time Altra fan (Escalantes, Torins). Altra doesn’t really do road runners well anymore - heavy, unbreathable. Altra trail runners I still love (Timps). Try the Hoka Mach 6 in wide if you’re willing to venture outside zero drop. They are low drop (5 mm) and I have no issues mixing this low drop with zero drops.
electricitrusAltra Torins are all I run in. I have super high arches plus wide front foot. I have 367ish miles on my current pair and am about to buy a new set to break in for a half marathon I'm running next month.
eukomosIf it's any help, I dislike Torins and like Escalantes a great deal. Torins are too thick and I end up tripping when I wear them, but the Escalantes work great for me. I wouldn't call them barefoot at all, but if the Torins don't work for you there's still hope for the Escalantes.
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