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Altra Torin 9 vs Karhu Ikoni 3.5

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Altra Torin 9 and Karhu Ikoni 3.5
SpecAltra Torin 9Karhu Ikoni 3.5
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral —
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 28 mm 30 mm
Weight 269 g 301 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price See retailer ~$155.00

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the Torin 9 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 269 g vs 301 g
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Karhu

Pick the Ikoni 3.5 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Karhu.

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