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Paradigm 7

Paradigm 7
Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.9 oz
Release
2023 Q2
Stack Height
30mm heel - 30mm toe

Ratings & Reviews

Estimated range: 5-30

Estimated range: 5-30 vs all shoes.

Estimated with limited review data. We need more reviews to make a stronger judgment.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

When this shoe has little or no review data, we estimate the range using external reviews and data from shoes in the same product line. More reviews for this shoe will narrow the range.

Overall

Estimated range: 5-30

Cushioning

Estimated range: 35-70

Durability

Estimated range: 15-45

Comfort

Estimated range: 10-45

Appearance

Estimated range: 5-25

Value

Estimated range: 5-25

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Paradigm 6.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Altra Paradigm 7
Altra Paradigm 8
Saucony Kinvara 16
Paradigm 7
Paradigm 8
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Moderate)
Stability
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
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Stack
30/30mm
32/32mm
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Drop
—
mm
—
Release
2023 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
—
$160
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Best price
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$169.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (0%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (22%)
Bottom tier (0%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

2 reader reviews

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Showing 1–2 of 2 reviews

If you are looking for a zero drop shoe, this one is excellent.

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have been a long time fan of Altera shoes. Quite some time ago I read a study indicating the varying the types of shoes you run in cuts down on injuries. Ever since Alteras have been part of my rotation. Even absent that, they make a great running shoe. I sometimes use them for speedwork, since they are responsive and leave my legs in good shape when I am done.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Good shoe for daily miles

Guy · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

It's zero drop which is the main selling point. Lots of cushion, and just enough guidance from the guiderail tech to keep from pronating too much. Doesn't feel especially fast, but does a good job of racking up miles and keeping me healthy. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
3/5