Altra Torin 8 Woman - Navy

(Size chart see below. NOTE! Size and color inquiries: info@petrisbarefoot.com)

Zero drop - Quite wide toe space - Moderately light - Thick and cushioned sole - VEGAN

“Comfortable.” You’ve heard it before. But you’ve never felt it like the Torin 8. Roomy toe box. Zero drop. Soft underfoot feel. It’s classic Altra, what more could you want? We designed it for a flexible, light, soft, and yes…comfortable…run. It’s got all the signature features we’re known for, like zero drop and plenty of room to help your toes move more freely, with a secure midfoot. A breathable mesh upper combines with a heel collar that molds to your foot, for that “ahhh” moment right at step-in. And underfoot, you’ve got a midsole foam that’s lightweight, plush, and ready to perform. Get a taste of Altra in a shoe that’s made to help you master the road miles and Stay Out There™.

FEATURES

• Midsole: Altra EGO™ MAX
• Outsole: FootPod™
• Stack Height: 30 mm
• Upper: Engineered Knit
• Footshape: Standard
• Cushioning: Max
• Line: Road, running and walking
• Weight: 238 g
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE

NEVER CHOOSE YOUR "OLD SIZE" if you haven't worn the exact same shoe before! Sizes vary between different models even from the same manufacturer and the size of the shoes you've worn before may have been wrong in size, etc. - there are many possibilities for error.

Also, note that manufacturers' own size charts are often far from accurate. Also, too often only one size chart is used even though the same sizes for different shoe models actually differ from each other, etc.

To find the right size, do the following -

1) First check the length of your feet according to the following instructions. Measure with an assistant if possible (Note! Read the shoe model description below to make sure that you are choosing the right shoe for yourself!):

1. Place the paper on a hard floor next to a wall and step on it BAREFOOT, making sure that your heel slightly touches the wall behind you.
2. Mark the end of your big toe or the outer part of your toes on the paper and repeat the procedure with your other foot. (Note! Make your foot as long as possible to make the measurement easier, keep all your weight on the foot being measured)
3. Finally, measure the distance from the edge of the paper to the end of the big toe or the outermost part of your foot at 90 degrees angle to the paper and write it down for yourself.

2) Add about 1-1.5 cm of room to the measurement of your longer foot you got above to get the required shoe size (inner length of the shoe).

3) Choose the right size from the table below, but also take into account the things below the table! We have checked the inner dimensions of this model at PETRI'S BAREFOOT as follows -

Altra Torin 8 Woman's inner lengths:

EU 38 - 25 cm

EU 38,5 - 25,4 cm

EU 39 - 25,8 cm

EU 40 - 26,1 cm

EU 40,5 - 26,7 cm

4) Check the length of your foot again. The longer foot is the one you are looking for! The correct size rarely matches the full EU size.

1. If you have a wide foot compared to the shoe model, always choose the larger size if you are between two sizes. This applies especially to those with a significant width and/or chest in the middle of the foot in relation to the shoe.
2. If you have a narrower foot, you can consider a smaller size as long as there is at least 0.8/1 cm of extra space.
3. If the arch of your toes differs significantly from the arch of the toe of the shoe, you should choose a larger size if you suspect that one of your toes may touch the front of the shoe at a point other than the longest point of the shoe.

5) Finally, if you can't decide, you can always order two pairs of shoes of the same model for fitting. However, remember to return the wrong size soon because someone is probably also waiting for them, thank you!

PETRI'S PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

The Altra Torin is a more cushioned Altra road running shoe with a total height of 30 mm. We originally ordered Torin to fill the gap of the women's Escalante, which is rarely available from the manufacturer, but a well-cushioned shoe has its own advantages for those who want a well-cushioned shoe. The shoe has a lot of room in the toes even though it is not Altra's widest model and the ankle does not get sprained easily, so it is also suitable for family games outside.

On the scale of pure barefoot shoe - hybrid model - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I count Torin in the "thick-soled barefoot shoe" category.

Suitability for barefoot shoe beginners

I can recommend Torin as the first (thick-soled) barefoot shoe, because it is safe to walk and run long distances in them right from the start. Of course, the zero drop can take some time to getting used to it in the beginning, so listen to yourself before rushing to the half marathon with your new shoes.

Take off the insole from time to time and notice how the feel of the ground and the shoe changes! Also remember the foot exercise and in few months, if you want, you can also buy thin soled barefoot shoes for yourself according to your own preferences. Try to get away from heavy heel-striking before you get thinner-soled barefoot shoes - you can practice that too with Torins.

Suitability for experienced barefooters

I could imagine that too much is too much with 30 mm total cushioning? Torin is too cushioned a shoe for someone who also wears thin-soled barefoot shoes on hard surfaces? Of course, the insoles can be removed and as a running shoe with a hard surface, that much more cushioning can be just right for you too? All other characteristics of a good barefoot shoe can of course be found in the shoe, except for the "excessive" thickness of the sole.