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Altra Torin 9 vs PUMA ForeverRun NITRO™ 2

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

Specs for Altra Torin 9 and PUMA ForeverRun NITRO™ 2
SpecAltra Torin 9PUMA ForeverRun NITRO™ 2
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Stability
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 28 mm 38 mm
Weight 269 g 295 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price See retailer ~$150.00

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the Torin 9 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 269 g vs 295 g
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PUMA

Pick the ForeverRun NITRO™ 2 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, PUMA.

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