Altra TORIN 9 WIDE Man - Flint Stone/Blue Nights/Dark Denim
(Size chart see below. NOTE! Size and color inquiries: info@petrisbarefoot.com)
Zero drop - Wide toe space - Moderately light - Thick and cushioned sole - VEGAN
Tap into unique comfort with the Torin 9. It’s responsive, soft, and performance-focused, so you can be uniquely you on your next road run. With an all-new durable Vibram® XS DURA rubber outsole, it’s 8.5% grippier than the Torin 8 and made for whatever the road throws your way. An all-new P35X™ dual-density foam is built to deliver an energetic, cushioned underfoot feel by combining a soft foam with a firmer one for a stable and comfortable ride.
Altra fine-tuned premium details, like an updated heel shape, elevated tongue details, and a breathable mesh upper for an improved fit and soft step-in. With the Altra Fit, you get plenty of room to help your toes move more freely, and a secure midfoot, with zero drop so you can move naturally. Step into a shoe loaded with comfort and responsive performance, for every run that makes you uniquely you.
What's New?
- All-new durable Vibram® XS DURA rubber outsole that’s 8.5% grippier than the Torin 8, designed for whatever the road throws your way
- Innovative P35X™ dual density foam, firmer on the outside and softer on the inside, delivering stable and cushioned performance
- Fine-tuned details including an updated heel shape, elevated tongue, and breathable mesh upper for a comfortable, soft step-in feel
FEATURES
- Midsole: P35X
- Outsole: Vibram® XS DURA
- Stack Height: 28 mm
- Upper: Mesh
- Footshape: Standard
- Cushioning: Mid
- Line: Road, running and walking
- Weight: 269 g
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!):
- 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.
- 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)
- 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 (2) 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 9 WIDE Man inner lengths:
EU 40,5 - 26,5 cm
EU 41 - 27 cm
EU 42 - 27,3 cm
EU 42,5 - 27,7 cm
EU 43 - 28 cm
EU 44 - 28,5 cm
EU 44,5 - 28,8 cm
EU 45 - 29,5 cm
EU 46 - 30 cm
EU 46,5 - 30,4 cm
EU 47 - 30,8 cm
EU 48 - 31,3 cm
EU 49 - 32,2 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
This model is the Torin 9 WIDE version, a wider and roomier model than the basic model. Please note that since the basic Torin is not particularly wide among Altra shoes, the WIDE version of the model is not as wide as the Altra Lone Peak WIDE model, where even the basic version is already wide. The Torin WIDE does fit wide feet, but for particularly wide feet we recommend the Lone Peak WIDE model. Similarly, it is worth choosing the Torin Wide model even if your own foot is not particularly wide.
Altra Torin 9 is Altra's more cushioned road running shoe with a total stack height of 28 mm. Since the model update (summer 2026) took a couple of millimeters off the shoe's cushioning and the shoe's structure also softened quite a bit, you can even consider the Torin 9 as a everyday shoe, but it is best suited for running on hard asphalt. The shoe has plenty of room in the toes for a normal foot, but the WIDE model works better for those with feet that are clearly on the wide side. Torin is a stable shoe in relation to the height of the sole, and the ankle does not easily get sprained, so it is also suitable for small family games outside.
The toe lift in the front of the shoe has been reduced in the 9 model. The toe lift, or upward curvature, helps the sneaker roll - this may feel strange to those who are not used to it, but on the other hand, the banana straightens quite a lot when using the shoe.
On the scale of thin-soled barefoot shoe - semi-cushioned - thick-soled barefoot shoe, I would classify the Torin as a "thick-soled barefoot shoe".
Altra Torin 8 vs 9 comparison
The Torin update from model 8 to 9 (summer 2026) brings some pretty big changes. The shoe's overall cushioning has decreased from 30 mm to 28 mm and at the same time the shoe has become lighter than before - you can definitely notice those differences. The grip has also improved with the increased sole rubber.
The biggest change is probably the change in the structure of the back of the shoe to be clearly more "escalante-like", meaning the stiffeners have been reduced in the heel cup and achilles clearly. The foam in the shoe's midsole is softer and the edges of the sole cup are also softer in the middle and back of the shoe. The new model also sits slightly more firmly in the ball of the foot than its predecessor.
The above changes are generally good for most of us and a little more challenging for some. The width of the shoe is the same as before, but the height is slightly lower - those with wider feet and higher instep should note this and therefore take a size larger than earlier, or correspondingly, jump to the Torin 9 WIDE model.
Because the sole is softer than before, a small number of Torin 9 users may find the more flexible middle and back of the shoe uncomfortable, while the majority will like it. Also, due to the increased softness, it is easy to remove the original 5 mm insole from the shoe completely or replace it with a thinner insole, which will better highlight the properties for everyday use of the new Torin.
The Torin 9 is an excellent shoe for asphalt running with more kilometers and is now more adjustable than before as a everyday shoe also. For less asphalt kilometers, mixed terrain and more casual use, I recommend the Escalante.
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
The Altra Torin 9 is a really cushioned shoe with 28 mm of total cushioning for someone who mainly uses thin-soled barefoot shoes on hard surfaces. On the other hand, the Torin's more generous cushioning might be just right for those who run a lot specifically on asphalt? Of course, all the other good barefoot shoe features are found in the shoe, except for the "excessive" thickness of the sole, and you don't have to wear the Torins all the time, do you?
