Altra continues to impress
5/5
Overall
cottonball · Jul 12, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 4
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Altra Paradigm 3.0
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.3 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Paradigm 2.0 replaced it
How it ranks
The Altra Paradigm 3.0 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 3 runner reviews and 7 other rated shoes in the Paradigm product line. Another 9 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Decent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
44/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
What runners say
“First pair has around 1000 miles and shows very little signs of wear on the outside.”
“Fits true to size, no blisters or hot spots.”
“How durable these things are—practically indestructible (if you have a decent running form).”
“Provides an excellent amount of cushioning, a stable ride, a roomy toebox.”
“Well-cushioned, durable, sturdy, and an excellent price.”
“Great cushion and toe box room.”
Prefer this shoe over another
67% 2/3
Where to buy
No offers available
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- All three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, for long runs and recovery days.
- Reviewers report a roomy toe box and a true-to-size fit.
- One reviewer has about 1,000 miles on a first pair with little sign of wear.
Cons
- Averaging 9.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Altra Paradigm
Each dot is one version of the Paradigm, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2019 · 4 reviews
67 Below average
43 Confidence
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2016 · 1 review
73 Decent
18 Confidence
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2025 · 1 review
60 Bottom-tier
39 Confidence
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2023 · 6 reviews
65 Below average
63 Confidence
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2021 · 2 reviews
71 Decent
29 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
78 Decent
33 Confidence
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Paradigm 3.0 This shoe
2017 · 3 reviews
77 Decent
44 Confidence
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2017 · 1 review
78 Decent
17 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.3 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $130
Runner reviews
Altra Paradigm 3.0 review
4/5
Overall
VegetableSoup · Jul 3, 2018
100 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Torin 2.5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
My go to
5/5
Overall
runninggator14 · May 3, 2018
40 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Altra Paradigm 3.0 In Context
More on the Altra Paradigm
- Altra Paradigm 8
- Altra Paradigm 7
- Altra Paradigm 6
- Altra Paradigm 5.0
- Altra Paradigm 4.5
- Altra Paradigm 4.0
- Altra Paradigm 2.0 next version
- Altra Paradigm 1.5 previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Altra Torin 2.5 1 runner
- HOKA Challenger ATR 4 1 runner