Altra Torin 9 Review | The Unicorn Running Shoe for Wide Feet — Transcript

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1. 0:00For the longest time, the Altra Torin 9
2. 0:02has been a staple in the ultra running
3. 0:05line and in the ultra running community.
4. 0:07So often, the brand has considered this
5. 0:09shoe their unicorn shoe. Well, that just
6. 0:12means that this shoe combines a unique
7. 0:14set of factors that you wouldn't
8. 0:16typically find in any other running
9. 0:18shoe. For one, the shoe is zero drop, it
10. 0:20has that foot shape roomy toe box, and
11. 0:23it has decent cushioning. And now, with
12. 0:25the ultra Torin on its ninth version, it
13. 0:28stays true to its roots with a dual
14. 0:30density P 35X midsole. And of course, we
15. 0:33can't forget the Vibram outsole as well
16. 0:35that provides that nice durability and
17. 0:38traction.
18. 0:39But before we can deep dive into this
19. 0:41one, please make sure to like and
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21. 0:44helps us as we continue to put out new
22. 0:46videos for all of you. The weight of the
23. 0:47shoe comes in at 8 oz for the women's
24. 0:49model and 9.8 oz for the men's model.
25. 0:52It's best used for daily training and
26. 0:54it's intended for the roads. And the
27. 0:56price of the shoe comes in at $160.
28. 0:59Now, let's move on to the upper. The
29. 1:01upper of this shoe features Altra's
30. 1:03standard foot shape fit, which offers a
31. 1:05roomy toe box while providing a secure
32. 1:07fit through the midfoot and the heel.
33. 1:09Altra has redesigned the tooling around
34. 1:12the heel and the ankle area for a more
35. 1:15comfortable and locked-in fit. And
36. 1:17overall with the upper, it just feels
37. 1:19more locked-in and comfortable than the
38. 1:21previous versions. If you're someone who
39. 1:23really enjoyed the Torin 8, but you're
40. 1:25having some issues with fit, I would try
41. 1:27out the Torin 9 because it has a
42. 1:29different fit now and it's more
43. 1:31locked-in and secure. But if you're
44. 1:32still curious whether this shoe is going
45. 1:34to fit best for you, the best thing you
46. 1:36can do is actually walk into your local
47. 1:37Fleet Feet store and try this shoe on
48. 1:39for yourself. Go through the Fit ID and
49. 1:41outfitting process and figure out
50. 1:43whether this shoe or another Altra shoe
51. 1:45is going to fit best for you. Now, let's
52. 1:47move on to the midsole. And this is
53. 1:48where most of the big updates are
54. 1:50happening. Now, the biggest update to
55. 1:52this shoe is Altra's new P 35X dual
56. 1:55density midsole foam, which really
57. 1:57delivers a nice balance of natural ride
58. 2:01and moderate cushioning. And if you're
59. 2:02someone who still likes feeling
60. 2:03connected to the ground, but you don't
61. 2:05want a harsh feeling ride, this shoe
62. 2:07provides that. And this new mid-sole
63. 2:09foam really is ideal for easy runs,
64. 2:11recovery miles, long run days, just
65. 2:14overall everyday mileage. And where the
66. 2:16Torin really sets it apart is that it
67. 2:18doesn't focus on propulsion or an overly
68. 2:22energetic ride, it actually focuses on
69. 2:25stability and control. So, with this new
70. 2:27mid-sole, it really allows the runner to
71. 2:29take control of their own running
72. 2:30cadence and rhythm. And with the all new
73. 2:33Vibram out-sole, there is an increased
74. 2:35durability and grip to this shoe. And
75. 2:37the total stack height is 28 mm with a
76. 2:40heel-to-toe drop of zero. But, the real
77. 2:43question is who is this shoe really best
78. 2:45for? Well, the Torin 9 is best for
79. 2:47runners who enjoy a natural yet
80. 2:49connected-to-the-ground feel and just
81. 2:51appreciate Altra's signature zero-drop
82. 2:54platform and foot-shape fit. It's a
83. 2:57great option for anyone who's looking
84. 2:58for a training companion for easy runs,
85. 3:02long runs, and just everyday mileage.
86. 3:04And if you're someone who does need a
87. 3:06bit of a wider fit, Altra does
88. 3:08accommodate for that. So, if you wanted
89. 3:10to try this shoe out for yourself, you
90. 3:11can check it out at your local Fleet
91. 3:13Feet store or online at fleetfeet.com.
92. 3:16And if you wanted to learn even more
93. 3:17about the Altra Torin 9 and get into the
94. 3:19nitty-gritty and hear what our reviewers
95. 3:21had to say, you can check out more
96. 3:23information on our blog.