Altra Paradigm 6

Name: Altra Paradigm 6
Brand: Altra

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.5 oz · 30/30mm stack · zero-drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Altra Paradigm 7 replaced it

How it ranks

The Altra Paradigm 6’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Current estimate: Decent

Overall

Decent 76

Comfort

Good 85

Cushioning

Good 85

Value

Decent 75

Durability

Below average 69

Appearance

Below average 63

Confidence

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Confidence

63 Low

Low 63

External retailer ratings

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

A 34mm heel stack gives a tall, well-cushioned platform, and both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
It scores 71 against 67 for the Paradigm 4.5 it replaced.

Cons

Durability draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, far below every other dimension.
At 10.3 oz in the men's build it sits in the heavy weight band.