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Why We Love This Deal
Altra is running a sale on last season’s styles, giving shoppers a chance to save big on the brand’s running and hiking gear. The Lone Peak, the brand’s bestselling trail running shoe, was quick to sell out in most sizes, leaving one clear pick-up for everyday running and walking, and it’s marked down by a sweet 40%.
The Altra Torin 7 Running Shoes are now $90, 40% off their normal price of $150. The Torins are Altra’s bestselling running shoes, and people really seem to like the model 7. One shopper commented that Altra “should have never gotten rid of the 7s for the 8s” in response to the updated Altra Torin 8.
Altra Torin 7 Running Shoes, $90 (was $150) at Altra
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: 7 to 15
- Color Options: 6, including some striking blue and orange varieties.
- Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
- Construction: The Torin 7 has a mesh upper, Altra Ego Max midsole, and rubber outsole.
One of the most important things about approaching the Torin 7 is related to how one might approach Altra shoes in general. As opposed to traditional running shoes, the Torin 7 employs Altra’s zero heel drop ethos, so it has a flat heel-to-toe surface. This gives runners a truly unique experience that takes the pressure off their knees and puts it towards their calves instead.
Many agree that drop-zero shoes really work, but whether or not they’ll benefit your personal stride depends largely on where your pain points are, as well as what your goals are when it comes to running. Those with weaker calves may not love a pair of Altra Torin 7 for their next 10K, but find warmup jogs and 1-mile fun runs in them to be strengthening and worthwhile.
The Torin 7 comes in sizes 7 through 15 and has 6 colors available, including striking blue and orange variations, along with more standard white, black, and green pairs. They are constructed with a mesh upper, Altra’s Ego Max foam in the midsole, and a rubber outsole.
Related: Brooks’ Adrenaline Running Shoes Are $70 Off Right Now
What Shoppers Are Saying
Another thing that Altra shoes are known for is their generously cut toe boxes. One shopper (who also appears to prefer the 7s to the 8s due to the updated toe spring) said the Altra 7s “felt made for my feet” because of this. Another shopper, who dedicated these shoes just to walking, commented that they have “full and comfortable movement” of all toes with “no restrictions.”
One pattern that you’ll see a lot of reviewers talking about is this being their second or third pair, or that they use them as part of a larger rotation with other Altra shoes. Again, that may very well have to do with Altra’s zero-drop heel; if the shoe fits, then buy the family, so to speak.
The Altra Torin 7 is marked down by 40% while this sale lasts, marking an excellent opportunity to see if you’ll become another Altra obsessive.
