Thanks to everyone for your advice about when to change. And to Tom for his helpful thoughts via email. I’ve found a shop in Nottingham that had an Altra sale on, so I’ve got three pairs on order that should arrive any day.

I’ve been running with the Torin 4 for most of the year now, and because I have really wide feet, they’re perfect. I’ve tried other brands in the running stores I popped into before lockdown, but my feet always force the upper to hang out over the sole, which feels unstable.

Even with Altra there is some variation. I first bought a pair of their new Kayentas but I’m having to return them because they’re too tight.

So, I’m keeping with Torin Crush because I know they fit, and also getting a pair of Torin Plush to see if the extra cushioning might help my knees. And on top of that, some of their trail shoes for when it gets muddy. I’ve been enjoying going on the grass where I can, so I’ll try some more of that with these!