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Altra Torin 7 vs ASICS GEL-KAYANO 31
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Altra Torin 7
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 31
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Weight263.4 g (9.29 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop0.4 mm
PlateNone
Weight308.4 g (10.88 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop10.9 mm
PlateNone
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))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Birch/Energy Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Bold Magenta - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Cool Matcha - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Pure Silver - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Black/Rainy Lake - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Blue Expanse/Champagne - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Blue Expanse/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Bold Magenta/Purple Spectrum - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Breeze/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Carbon/Taupe Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Coffee/Nova Orange - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Cool Grey/Pure Silver - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Cool Matcha/Celadon - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Cool Matcha/Light Celadon - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Cream/Steel Blue - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Deep Mars/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Desert Red/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Digital Aqua/Bright Cyan - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Illuminate Mint/Pure Silver - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Indigo Blue/Gunmetal - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Indigo Blue/Pure Silver - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Light Celadon/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Light Celadon/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Lite-show/Digital Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Oatmeal/Pearl Pink - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Piedmont Grey/Digital Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Piedmont Grey/Fiery Red - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Piedmont Grey/Papaya - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Pure Aqua/Pure Silver - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Pure Aqua/Pure Silver - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Rich Navy/Spice Latte - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Sheet Rock/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Smog Green/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (Steel Grey/Piedmont Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White Sage/Birch - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Breeze - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Bright Cyan - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Concrete - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Dolphin Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Faded Orange - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/Piedmont Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-KAYANO 31 (White/White - (Women - US 7))
Our Verdict
Altra Torin 7
ASICS GEL-KAYANO 31
The Altra Torin 7 and the ASICS GEL-KAYANO 31 are both daily trainers emphasizing stability, catering to runners seeking support during their runs. The GEL-KAYANO 31 offers even higher stability, featuring a wider base at the arch. However, this comes with added weight, making the GEL-KAYANO 31 heavier than the Torin 7. Another key difference is the heel-to-toe drop: the ASICS features a high drop, whereas the Altra offers a zero-drop platform.
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Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
4.6
3.4
Forefoot Energy Return
3.4
0.7
Weight
5.8
3.9
Heel Energy Return
2.7
1.6
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
3.8
Heel Cushioning
5.5
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
3.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.4 g (9.29 oz)
308.4 g (10.88 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
27.4 mm
42.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.0 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.4 mm
10.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
80 mm (3.1")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.7
1.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.2%
72.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
3.4
0.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
74.9%
70.5%
Heel Cushioning
5.5
7.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.89 J
1.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.66 J
3.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.63 J
6.29 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
3.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.85 J
0.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.39 J
2.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.08 J
3.84 J
Heel Firmness
8.8
6.7
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
47.3 N/mm
41.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
75.5 N/mm
56.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
115.7 N/mm
78.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.2
9.4
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
49.1 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
87.1 N/mm
97.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
134.8 N/mm
129.2 N/mm
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