Altra Paradigm
Every version of the Paradigm we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Paradigm rates above 14% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Paradigm, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Paradigm 8 In stock | 2025 | 9.8 oz | 32/32mm stack · zero-drop | 69 | -1 | — | $85 |
| Altra Paradigm 7 | 2023 | 9.3 oz | 30/30mm stack · zero-drop | 70 | -6 | 3 | — |
| Altra Paradigm 6 | 2021 | 9.5 oz | 30/30mm stack · zero-drop | 76 | +10 | — | — |
| Altra Paradigm 5.0 | 2020 | 10.8 oz | 31/31mm stack · zero-drop | — | — | — | — |
| Altra Paradigm 4.5 | 2019 | 9.8 oz | — | 66 | -3 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Paradigm 4.0 | 2018 | 9.8 oz | — | 69 | +2 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| Altra Paradigm 2.0 | 2017 | 9.4 oz | 31/31mm stack · zero-drop | 68 | 0 | 1 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Paradigm 3.0 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | — | 68 | +4 | 3 | $130 MSRP |
| Altra Paradigm 1.5 | 2016 | 9.1 oz (men's) | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 64 | — | 1 | $130 MSRP |
9 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Altra
Paradigm 869 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 77
v8 (2025) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 32mm stack · zero-drop
Durability 67$85 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Cushioning81Comfort76Value69Durability67Appearance61Confidence77Buy it now
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Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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Altra
Paradigm 770 70 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 79
v7 (2023) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 9.3 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop
Cushioning draws 4.8 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers use it to rack up daily miles.
Durability 68Overall70Cushioning86Comfort84Durability68Value64Appearance55Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
Cushioning draws 4.8 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers use it to rack up daily miles.
The zero-drop platform on a 30mm heel stack is the main draw for reviewers who want it.
Cons
Appearance draws 3.3 out of 5 across six reviewers and value 3.7, the lowest marks of any dimension.
One reviewer says it does not feel especially fast.
The Paradigm 6 before it scores 71 against its 65.
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Altra
Paradigm 676 76 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 63
v6 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 9.5 oz · zero-drop
A 34mm heel stack gives a tall, well-cushioned platform, and both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Durability 69Overall76Cushioning85Comfort85Value75Durability69Appearance63Confidence63Buy it now
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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.
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Altra
Paradigm 4.566 66 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 73
2019 · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 9.8 oz
Reviewers praise the cushioning, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 67MSRP $150
Overall66Cushioning83Comfort80Value72Durability67Appearance60Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Reviewers like the roomy toe box and the zero drop platform.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer finds the soft sole wearing out quicker than most.
One reviewer finds the knit upper stretches out by a size and a half, holds water, and that the Stabilpods on the sides cut into their legs.
The Paradigm 4.0 before it scores 78 on four reviews.
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Altra
Paradigm 4.069 69 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 65
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz
Reviewers single out the thick Ego midsole for recovery and long runs, one at over 1,200 miles.
Durability 78MSRP $150
Overall69Cushioning88Comfort86Durability78Value72Appearance60Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers single out the thick Ego midsole for recovery and long runs, one at over 1,200 miles.
It scores 78 against 75 for the Paradigm 3.0 before it.
Cons
Reviewers call it heavy and unsuited to fast tempo work, and one says it felt like running in bricks for the first 20 miles.
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Altra
Paradigm 3.068 68 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 72
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.3 oz
All three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, for long runs and recovery days.
Durability 76MSRP $130
Overall68Cushioning87Comfort85Durability76Value73Appearance60Confidence72Buy it now
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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.
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Altra
Paradigm 2.068 68 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 67
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.4 oz · 31mm stack · zero-drop
It scores 76 against 72 for the Paradigm 1.5 before it.
Durability 70MSRP $130
Overall68Cushioning85Comfort85Value72Durability70Appearance60Confidence67Buy it now
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Pros
It scores 76 against 72 for the Paradigm 1.5 before it.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores across the Paradigm line have fallen from 78 for the 4.0 to 65 for the 7.
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Altra
Paradigm 1.564 64 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 49
2016 · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 25mm stack · zero-drop
It scores 72 against 65 for the later Paradigm 7.
Durability 70MSRP $130
Overall64Cushioning84Comfort83Value72Durability70Appearance61Confidence49Buy it now
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Pros
It scores 72 against 65 for the later Paradigm 7.
The one reviewer so far, a midfoot striker, calls the toe box amazing.
Cons
Durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
