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Torin 8

Daily TrainerReleased 2025-03-12JP

Torin 8 is a zero-drop trainer for daily mileage, workouts, and long-distance running. A firmer molded heel collar improves lockdown, while the new jacquard-mesh upper balances weight and breathability. Tuned Altra EGO MAX foam is softer and more flexible for a plush, responsive ride. Standard FootShape Fit leaves toe room, FootPod outsole geometry follows natural flex, and Regular and Wide widths are offered.

Intended uses:
Daily, Long run, Walking
3 sources · checked 2026-08-12

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a heavier / lower-stack Daily Trainer

Weight
287.7g
Of 811 known values: 534 lower, 1 equal, 276 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
heavierUpper 34.2%, including ties / average +21g
Drop
0mm
Of 815 known values: 0 lower, 48 equal, 767 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 5.9%, including ties / average -6.8mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
30 / 30mm
Of 694 known values: 123 lower, 25 equal, 546 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 21.3%, including ties / average -4.7mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
Altra EGO MAX
Outsole
FootPod rubber
Reference price
$160
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Men's US10.5 / 28.5cm value from Altra Japan official product page.
Plate note
No carbon plate stated

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Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for Altra Torin 7.

In the registered data, weight is 9.7g heavier at 287.7g.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

View Torin 7 specs

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Comparison: All data (865 shoes)

Position map

This shoeregistered average

Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.

Spec distributions

This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 287.7g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 0mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 30mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.