Altra Torin 8 Sizing Guide: Does It Run Small or True to Size?

Fit Notes

HOKA Clifton 10

The Clifton 10 offers a highly secure, narrow fit with plush, pillowy cushioning. The Torin 8 provides a much wider, flatter forefoot allowing natural toe splay, but feels firmer underfoot and requires transition time for the lower leg muscles. As a critical compensation factor, if you traditionally size up in the narrow Clifton 10 just to get extra width, you should return to your true length (TTS) in the Torin 8, as its anatomical shape naturally provides the required lateral relief without extra length.

Brooks Ghost 17

The Ghost 17 utilizes a traditional, snug running silhouette with a high 12mm heel drop. The Torin 8 eliminates the steep angle, shifting impact forces to the midfoot, and opens up the forefoot significantly. Runners with wider forefeet can safely drop down from a Ghost Wide (2E) to a Torin 8 Regular at true-to-size length because the Standard FootShape toe box delivers natural lateral relief. Choose the 10.5 option only if you require extra vertical toe box height for high-mileage swelling.

Altra Lone Peak 9

The Lone Peak 9 is built on Altra's 'Original' last, which is wider and features a deeper vertical toe box than the Torin 8's 'Standard' last. The Torin 8 offers a firmer, more supportive midfoot lock-in and a thicker 30mm cushion compared to the trail-oriented 25mm Lone Peak. Because the Torin 8 has a much lower vertical ceiling and a more snug upper, runners accustomed to the loose vertical volume of the Lone Peak 9 should consider sizing up a half size (10.5) to secure adequate toe height clearance.

Altra Torin 7

Sizing is virtually identical in length, but the Torin 8 features a slightly wider midfoot and a redesigned, lower ankle collar. The Torin 8 rides firmer and has a more structured, stable feel due to the added medial sidewall. Stick to your true-to-size length unless the stiffer jacquard mesh upper and rigid toe guard on the Torin 8 prompt you to size up for long-distance swelling mitigation.

Nike Pegasus

The Pegasus has a narrow, classic performance fit. Length and midfoot/heel lock match closely, but the Torin 8 provides a wider anatomical forefoot that resolves standard-width pinky toe compression. If you typically buy a larger size in the narrow Pegasus to compensate for a wider foot structure, you should return to your true-to-size (TTS) length in the Torin 8 to maintain proper midfoot and heel lockdown without unnecessary length.