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Your cart is empty.Support doesn’t have to mean big, ugly clunkers. Meet the Paradigm 8, with a fresh redesign featuring an engineered mesh upper for breathability and ghillie lacing for a secure fit. A molded heel collar with soft detailing and premium lining materials provides a soft step-in feel. Experience responsiveness with a side of plushness in 30 mm of lightweight, updated Altra EGO™ MAX midsole foam. Invite your feet to spread out in our Standard FootShape™ Fit, designed for natural foot position. Our GuideRail™ technology has got your back (and your feet) with medial support, only when it’s needed.
D. Wicklund
September 8, 2025
These shoes are well made and have well placed supports on the inside and outside of the heels and arch. I have low arches and these felt comfortable. My plantar fasciitis causes me to pronate in order to avoid pain but these shoes force my feet to align properly and keeps my posture correct. Walking is well balanced. These shoes are pricey so wait for a sale. I would consider buying again. Also, quite stylish. Got so many compliments from strangers as I walked in these. It does stand out with its pretty blue color. I wear a 9.5 and have slightly wide feet but the wide version of this is too wide even for me. The regular width was perfect for me even with wide toe box.
Kara
August 11, 2025
I love Altras for their wide toe box and zero drop. I have very flat feet, a foot that never healed properly, and plantar fasciitis. The Paradigms have worked wonders for my feet and allowed me to start running again comfortably! My favorite Altra model for sure.
Sarah
August 10, 2025
As a nurse, I've tested many shoes... These are like Brooks and Hokas had a baby... The toe area is a little wider, thus much more comfortable, in my opinion, as they don't pinch or rub against the sides of your toes.The heel isn't as chunky as Hokas, but still supportive, with the comfort comparable to Brooks. Many colors available... they are definitely worth trying, especially if you are on your feet for 10-12 hours a day!
Kirstin Bunting
August 6, 2025
I love the look of this shoe and am typically a big fan of Altras. I normally wear the Provision 7. I lived the look and coloring of this pair so decided to try them. Upon try on they fit great and were very comfortable! After wearing them and being on my feet for a few hours, they started to rub my achilles tendon area on my the back of my heel raw/blistered.
Customer
July 23, 2025
This is my 3rd pair. I had to return them. Usually they very comfortable but this pair felt very narrow. I compared to the other one I have and they were slightly narrow. I had to return them. They are good shoes but not those.
Lala
June 15, 2025
I am loving these shoes, trial wear so far and really has been helping alleviate my foot heel pain. Had to go up 1/2 size in length from what I normally wear and they are fitting perfect!
KT
June 2, 2025
I wanted to keep that shoe. The quality was very nice and the style is great. I have neuropathy on side of my right small toe and a small bunionette on the left small toe. Altras work great but not this one because the guard rails hurt so I had to return. Thanks Amazon for making the return easy.
Super Reviewer
May 26, 2025
This was recommended to me as a stabilization shoe. It performs very well (keeps me on track) and has a fair amount of cushion. I like Altra shoes because of the wide toe box - they are very comfortable. These are keepers.
JT
May 25, 2025
Needed a bit more support. Coming from an Escalante, and was worried this might be a bit too much, but turned out to be perfect.
Tanja Voncina
May 9, 2025
Good shoes, but too much cusioned for me.
chrissi
April 2, 2025
Ich habe in normalen Schuhen eine 39, wie in den meisten Laufschuhen hier eine 40 und die passt super.Die breite Zehenbox ist einfach super, selbst mit leichter hallux Problematik.
Mayve
March 3, 2025
I love the fit and extra toe space. I have narrow feet and my heel doesn’t slip (I do need to make sure the middle is snug at first). There is period where your shins/calves will be a bit more sore if it’s your first time w zero drop shoes. My legs got used to it after a week and I did some hours long hikes in these in the first month of having them and are holding up well!
Leonardo
November 29, 2024
Scarpe da running drop 0, comodissime anche per passeggiare. Sono le uniche scarpe con cui riesco a correre senza che mi facciano male i piedi, sembra di camminare scalzi. Le ho fatte comprare ad amici e parenti e le adorano tutti. Sostengono bene il piede, ma allo stesso tempo sono morbide e leggere, vanno bene anche per pronatori. La punta larga concede alle dita di assumere una posizione più naturale, senza strozzarle. Hanno un aspetto gradevole, l’ assortimento di colorazioni è vario, personalmente avrei gradito molto una colorazione total black con suola nera
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