The Altra Torin 8 was replaced by the Altra Torin 9
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Altra Experience Flow 3, 74% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Altra Torin line. Compared with the Altra Torin 8: 2 mm less heel stack and 18.7 g lighter, with the same drop.
−2mm stack±0mm drop−18.7gWhy the Altra Experience Flow 3
Compared with the Altra Torin 8: 2 mm more heel stack, 4 mm more drop and 32.7 g lighter. Both are in our daily trainer category.
+2mm stack+4mm drop−32.7g| Spec | Altra Torin 8 | Altra Experience Flow 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 4 mm |
| Weight | 287.7 g | 255 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Altra Torin 8.
- −2mm stack+4mm drop−81.7gRRP £120
- +5mm stack+6mm drop+7.3gRRP —
- +6mm stack+10mm drop+1.5gRRP £135
Altra Torin 8: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Altra Torin 8?
The Altra Torin 9 is the current version of the Altra Torin line.
What is the closest alternative to the Altra Torin 8 from another brand?
On published specs, the Saucony Kinvara 16, at 58% spec similarity. Compared with the Altra Torin 8: 2 mm less heel stack, 4 mm more drop and 81.7 g lighter. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Altra Torin 9 different from the Altra Torin 8?
On published specs, going from the Altra Torin 8 to the Altra Torin 9: 2 mm less heel stack and 18.7 g lighter, with the same drop.
Is the Altra Torin 8 still available?
Trova lists the Altra Torin 8 as discontinued; the current version of the Altra Torin line is the Altra Torin 9. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Altra Torin 8?
Published specs for the Altra Torin 8: 30 mm stack, 0 mm drop, 287.7 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Altra Torin 8.
Altra Torin 8 specs →