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Altra Experience Flow 2
Altra Torin 8
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Weight
231.7 g (8.17 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
263.8 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Altra Experience Flow 2
Altra Torin 8
The Altra Torin 8 and Altra Experience Flow 2 are, respectively, the older sibling who took up the family business and the younger one who tried to make its own way, but is still undeniably the same family. The Torin 8 carries Altra's signature zero-drop platform and a relatively minimalist upper with no gusseting that is typical of the brand's other shoes. The Experience Flow 2 breaks the mold and introduces a 4 mm heel-to-drop, with a semi-gusseted tongue that helps secure the foot and helps make the ride of the Experience Flow 2 more stable, despite having those few extra millimeters of stack under the heel. The Experience Flow 2 is also lighter, and its EGO PWR foam is a touch softer than the Torin 8's EGO Max midsole.
Variants
- Experience Flow 2 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Black/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (Blue/Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Dusty Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (Gray - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Gray - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (Gray/Teal - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (Light Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (Sand - (Women - US 7))
- Experience Flow 2 (White/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Experience Flow 2 (White/Orange - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Black/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Black/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Black/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Blue/Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Dark Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Grey/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Light Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Light Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Mint - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (Navy - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (Tan - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 8 (White/Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 8 (White/Green - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
5.0
Weight
7.1
5.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.1
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
231.7 g (8.17 oz)
263.8 g (9.30 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
31.4 mm
27.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.2 mm
27.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.2 mm
0.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
0.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.90
2.97
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.19
4.14
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Preview 3D
Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
3.5
2.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
70.1%
69.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.1
6.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.6%
73.4%
Heel Cushioning
5.0
4.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.69 J
2.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.71 J
6.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.07 J
10.90 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.1
5.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.94 J
3.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.54 J
6.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.42 J
9.41 J
Heel Firmness
7.7
7.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
73.1 N/mm
82.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
169.3 N/mm
161.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
369.6 N/mm
350.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
8.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
137.3 N/mm
138.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
284.9 N/mm
279.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
544.2 N/mm
485.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.2
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.94 J
6.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.67 J
5.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.51 J
5.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.39 J
5.66 J
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