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Altra Torin 7
Topo Phantom 4
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Altra
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Weight
263.4 g (9.29 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
254.3 g (8.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Altra Torin 7
Topo Phantom 4
The Altra Torin 7 and Topo Phantom 4 are both daily trainers that share a similarly shaped, wide toe-box, which differentiates them from most other brands. While their footbed geometries are similar, the Altra shoe has zero heel-to-toe drop, whereas the Topo does at least have 5mm. The zero drop of the Altra, combined with its thin cushioning, makes it feel more like a last vestige of the minimalist trend, while the Topo shoe feels more like a classic daily trainer with a roomier forefoot.
Variants
- Torin 7 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Black/Red - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Blue/Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Dark Gray - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Dark Gray - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Deep Teal/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Gray Orange - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Gray/Green - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Gray/Orange - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Lime Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Mint - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 7 (White - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (White Black - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Blue/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Grey/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Purple/Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Stone/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
4.3
5.9
Heel Stack Height
27.4 mm
37.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.0 mm
30.4 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
3.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
6.3
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Weight
263.4 g (9.29 oz)
254.3 g (8.97 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
27.4 mm
37.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.0 mm
30.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.4 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
80 mm (3.1")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.92
2.37
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.22
3.68
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.7
1.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
67.0%
67.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
3.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
69.3%
70.3%
Heel Cushioning
4.7
7.1
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.46 J
3.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.47 J
8.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
10.65 J
14.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.1
7.0
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.76 J
4.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.50 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.60 J
10.75 J
Heel Firmness
7.7
6.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
75.1 N/mm
54.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
171.5 N/mm
130.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
356.8 N/mm
282.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.7
8.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
132.3 N/mm
113.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
268.4 N/mm
252.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
497.5 N/mm
498.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.74 J
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