How to Fit the Women's Torin 9 GTX for Wet-Weather Runs

Quick answer

Start with your usual women's running shoe size, then fine-tune the Torin 9 GTX fit by locking the midfoot and checking that the waterproof upper flexes with your stride. If you run long in cold rain or wear thicker socks, consider a half size up.

Step-by-step Torin 9 GTX fit check

1. Start with your usual running shoe size: Put on the socks you will wear in wet weather and slide your foot into the Torin 9 GTX. Stand up and press your thumb against the top of the toe box; you want about a thumb's width of space ahead of your longest toe. Common mistake: sizing up automatically because the shoe is waterproof. The GTX upper does not automatically run small, so start with your normal size and only adjust if your toes touch the front. Check toe space with your running socks on, not bare feet.
2. Lock the midfoot with a runner's loop: Lace the shoe normally up to the second-to-last eyelet, then create a runner's loop by threading each lace back through the top eyelet on the same side before tying. This pulls the stretchy upper snugly around your instep without crushing the toe box. Common mistake: over-tightening the bottom laces to compensate for a loose heel. Keep the lower laces relaxed and use the runner's loop to secure the heel. If your heel lifts, add a runner's loop before tightening the whole shoe.
3. Test the waterproof collar seal: Walk around indoors and flex your ankle. The padded collar should sit close to your ankle without rubbing, and the tongue should stay centered. A gap at the collar lets rain run down your leg and into the shoe. Common mistake: leaving the top eyelet unlaced for comfort. On wet runs, lace all the way up to keep the collar sealed against splashes. A secure collar is your first defense against water entering from above.
4. Do a wet-surface flex test: Take the shoe outside on a damp sidewalk or driveway and do a few short runs and turns. The stretchy upper should flex with your foot without pinching, and the Vibram XS DURA outsole should feel planted. Common mistake: only testing indoors on carpet. Wet pavement reveals slipping inside the shoe or a loose heel that dry floors hide. If you feel slipping or pinching on wet pavement, adjust lacing or size before your first long run.

Product facts

• Women's Torin 9 GTX: Lightweight GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproof upper with a stretchy design. The waterproof membrane keeps rain out but needs a snug midfoot fit to avoid pooling at the collar and heel.

  

• Women's Torin 9 GTX: Vibram XS DURA rubber outsole is described as 8.5% grippier than the Torin 8. Better wet-road traction means you can trust the shoe on slick pavement once the fit is locked in.