Altra Paradigm 8
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 307.6 g | 0 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 243.8 g | 0 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 307.6 g · Drop: 0 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Paradigm 8 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: 243.8 g · Drop: 0 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Paradigm 8 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-09
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About the shoe
A zero-drop road trainer with gentle guidance and room for the toes. Paradigm 8 suits steady daily running and walking; testers find it less versatile when the pace rises.
- Comfort
- 80/100
- Response
- 60/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 72/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.6/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- Altra specifies 0 mm drop and 30 mm stack height.
- Midsole
- Altra EGO MAX foam.
- Geometry
- GuideRail support with Standard FootShape fit.
- Upper
- Engineered mesh.
- Outsole
- Rubber outsole.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running found a roomy forefoot; a heel-lock lacing pattern improved heel security.
- Test limitations
- RunRepeat found low energy return and a narrow useful pace range.
Sources: Altra ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗