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Altra Paradigm 8 vs Altra Paradigm 7

Altra Paradigm 8, side view

Altra

Paradigm 8

  • Weight 308 g
  • Drop 0 mm
  • Stack 30 mm

USD 170

Altra Paradigm 7, side view

Altra

Paradigm 7

  • Weight 293 g
  • Drop 0 mm
  • Stack 30 mm

USD 170

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Paradigm 7 is 15 g lighter

Profiles

  • Altra Paradigm 8
  • Altra Paradigm 7
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Paradigm 8 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Paradigm 8 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Paradigm 8 — Stability: 4/5
  • Paradigm 8 — Durability: 4/5
  • Paradigm 8 — Grip: 4/5
  • Paradigm 8 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Stability: 4/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Durability: 4/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Grip: 4/5
  • Paradigm 7 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Paradigm 8Altra Paradigm 7
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 308 g 293 g
Drop 0 mm 0 mm
Heel stack 30 mm 30 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 30 mm
Midsole foam Altra EGO MAX Altra EGO MAX
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.25 out of 5 3.08 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Paradigm 8

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Altra Paradigm 7

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Altra Torin ST, side view

    Altra

    Torin ST

    • Weight 294 g
    • Drop 0 mm
    • Stack 28 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Altra Paradigm 7: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Aura 2, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Aura 2

    • Weight 301 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 175

    • Close to Altra Paradigm 8: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Altra Paradigm 8

    • Close to Altra Paradigm 7: same terrain, same category, same role
  • HOKA Arahi 8, side view

    HOKA

    Arahi 8

    • Weight 276 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 39.8 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Altra Paradigm 7: same terrain, same category, same role