Reader review
Piss Jug Hank · Jul 10, 2026
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Altra
Paradigm 7
Daily trainer
· Stability
· Road
Average
(67/100)
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- Stack Height
- 30mm heel - 30mm toe
Average
(67/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- Stack Height
- 30mm heel - 30mm toe
Ratings & Reviews
Average (67/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 24% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Average (67/100)
Overall rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Average (67/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 24% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Excellent (94/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Excellent (94/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 91% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Very good (85/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (85/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 74% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Average (65/100)
Durability rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Average (65/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 20% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Below average (57/100)
Value rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Below average (57/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 6% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Below average (52/100)
Appearance rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Below average (52/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 2% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
100%
1/1
Would buy again
Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.
0%
0/1
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 24% of 2,617 running shoes.
Average
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 25% of 1,872 daily trainers.
25%
Altra
Scores better than 6% of 132 Altra shoes.
6%
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
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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
7mm
Release
2023 Q2
2025 Q3
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$160
$200
Best price
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$119.88
Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Good (74%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (91%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (86%)
Best value
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
6 reader ratings
Showing 1–3 of 3 written reviews
If you are looking for a zero drop shoe, this one is excellent.
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2024
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 · Nov 26, 2023
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