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Paradigm 3.0

Paradigm 3.0
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (77/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130

Ratings & Reviews

Good (77/100)

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Overall

Good (77/100)

Overall rating

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Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (87/100)

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 79% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

Durability rating

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Value

Good (72/100)

Value rating

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Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (63/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

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67%

2/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 53% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 53% of 1,872 daily trainers.

53%

Altra

Scores better than 43% of 132 Altra shoes.

43%

Pros & Cons

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Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Altra Paradigm 3.0
Altra Paradigm 8
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Paradigm 3.0
Paradigm 8
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
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Stack
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32/32mm
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Drop
—
mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$160
$200
Best price
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$119.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (53%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (79%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (37%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

3 reader ratings

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Altra continues to impress

cottonball · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Paradigm checks off all the standards I look for in a shoe. Well-cushioned, durable, sturdy, and an excellent price. The show provides an excellent amount of cushioning, a stable ride, a roomy toebox, and durable materials. The zero drop does not feel real apparent in this model, I wonder if it is due to the cushioning. Either way, this is an excellent shoe and a good transition shoe into the world of zero drop. I also find it fits true to size, no blisters or hot spots, either.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Altra Paradigm 3.0 review

VegetableSoup · Jul 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

I've had a few pairs of these shoes and I really like them. My favorite feature by far is how durable these things are - practically indestructible (if you have a decent running form). First pair has around 1000 miles and shows very little signs of wear on the outside, just a bit of fading rubber on the bottom (but they still feel just fine)
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

My go to

runninggator14 · May 3, 2018

5/5

Overall

I love this shoe for long runs and recovery. Great cushion and toe box room.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5