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Altra Paradigm 8 vs Topo Athletic Aura 2

Altra Paradigm 8, side view

Altra

Paradigm 8

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

USD 170

Topo Athletic Aura 2, side view

Topo Athletic

Aura 2

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

USD 175

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 8 has a 5 mm lower drop
  • Topo Athletic Aura 2 has 8 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Altra Paradigm 8
  • Topo Athletic Aura 2
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
  • Aura 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Aura 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Aura 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • Aura 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Aura 2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Aura 2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Paradigm 8Topo Athletic Aura 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 175
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 308 g 301 g
Drop 0 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 30 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 33 mm
Midsole foam Altra EGO MAX ZipFoam
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.25 out of 5 3.55 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 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 3 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, Long runs
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

Topo Athletic Aura 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 175

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • On Cloudflyer 5, side view

    On

    Cloudflyer 5

    • Weight 320 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 31 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Topo Athletic Aura 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Structure Plus, side view

    Nike

    Structure Plus

    • Weight 309 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Topo Athletic Aura 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Echelon 10, side view

    Saucony

    Echelon 10

    • Weight 308 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 155

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

    Topo Athletic

    Aura

    • Weight 308 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 170

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