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 · 9.3 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’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
72 Moderate
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External 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 Oct 22.
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 for sale.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
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
66 Below average
73 Confidence
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2016 · 1 review
64 Below average
49 Confidence
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2025 · 1 review
69 Below average
77 Confidence
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2023 · 6 reviews
70 Decent
79 Confidence
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2021 · 2 reviews
76 Decent
63 Confidence
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2018 · 4 reviews
69 Below average
65 Confidence
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Paradigm 3.0 This shoe
2017 · 3 reviews
68 Below average
72 Confidence
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2017 · 1 review
68 Below average
67 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.3 oz · Women's 8.2 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