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Torin 8vsGuide 19
The Torin 8 and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Guide 19 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
