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=Characteristics=
* {{H:cushioning}}. The Torin is too firmly cushioned for its weight, giving less cushioning than the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] while weighing 50% more. Surprisingly it only provides the same cushioning as the [[New Balance RC5000v2RC5000v2]] but is 2.4x as heavy! Like most shoes, the Torin does soften up quite a bit as it gets warmed up, so you may notice quite a difference over the first couple of miles of a run. If you're after a massively cushioned shoe, then the [[Hoka Clifton]] offers a far softer ride while weighing slightly less.
* {{H:drop}}. Altra shoes are marketed as zero drop, and I actually measured the Torin as slightly negative drop (forefoot thicker than heel), though loaded this was only 1mm.
* {{H:structure}}. The Torin uses just one density of foam, and doesn't attempt to manipulate or interfere with your natural biomechanics. This neutrality and unobtrusiveness is one of the things I like about the Torin. There is a slight rise under the arch, but I don't think this is enough to irritate your foot and trigger plantar fasciitis.
