Altra Torin IQ smart shoes review: Putting a coach and convenience at your feet

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Smart running shoes and run-coaching wearables aren't new, but the Altra Torin IQ smart sneakers combine the tracking and coaching elements of each. Powered by iFit technology, the $220 Torin IQ shoes are a smarter version of the popular Torin sneaker the company has sold for some time. The IQ shoes are outfitted with sensors in the insole that capture distance, pace, and cadence, as well as key information about your running style, like landing zone and impact rate.

Not only will the shoes track how far and how fast you run, but they're also equipped with a voice coach that gives you pointers on how to run better while you're mid-stride. They essentially combine the biggest features of Under Armour's Gemini 2 smart shoes and the Lumo Run wearable coach. But that convenience alone doesn't make Torin IQs the best fit for people who want to improve their form and efficiency.

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