Altra Paradigm 4.0

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    Overview

    The Paradigm is a road running shoe family by Altra.

    The Paradigm 4.0 is a zero drop model. It went on sale in 2018. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Altra Paradigm 6.0.

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    Aug 2018    		Jun 2016Apr 2017Nov 2015Apr 2017Jul 2014
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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 318 g
    W: 261 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 241 g
    M: 238 g
    W: 190 g
    M: 249 g
    W: 207 g
    M: 232 g
    W: 179 g
    M: 213 g
    W: 179 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    30 mm
    22 mm
    M: 20 mm
    W: 18 mm
    20 mm
    16 mm
    17 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    4 mm
    8 mm
    4 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    30 mm
    26 mm
    M: 28 mm
    W: 26 mm
    24 mm
    24 mm
    23 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Altra    		SauconyNikeNikeNikeNike
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Low dropMaximalistZero drop    		Low dropLightweightLightweightLow dropLightweightLightweight
    Techs
    Techs
    		Nike FlyknitNike Flyknit
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ
    		Vegan ⓋVegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch
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        Altra Paradigm 4.0 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2144)
        TerrainRoad (+1438)
        UsagesDaily running (+1196)
        BrandAltra (+71)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1683)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1658)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1186)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1605)
        Shoe TypeLow drop (+295)Maximalist (+478)Zero drop (+103)
        FitExtra wide toe box (+13)
        Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
        ColorwaysBlack
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        4.0
        Released
        Aug 2018
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 318 g
        W: 261 g
        Heel to toe drop
        Heel
        30 mm
        Forefoot
        30 mm

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