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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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedAug 2018 | Jun 2016 | Nov 2015 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2014 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 318 g W: 261 g | M: 269 g W: 241 g | M: 249 g W: 207 g | M: 238 g W: 190 g | M: 232 g W: 179 g | M: 213 g W: 179 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot30 mm | 22 mm | 20 mm | M: 20 mm W: 18 mm | 16 mm | 17 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 4 mm | 4 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel30 mm | 26 mm | 24 mm | M: 28 mm W: 26 mm | 24 mm | 23 mm |
Brand | BrandAltra | Saucony | Nike | Nike | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLow dropMaximalistZero drop | Low drop | LightweightLow drop | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight |
Techs | Techs | Nike Flyknit | Nike Flyknit | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | Altra (+55) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Low drop (+263)Maximalist (+441)Zero drop (+92) |
Fit | Extra wide toe box (+29) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+221) |
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Model | 4.0 | |
Released | Aug 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 318 g W: 261 g | |
Heel to toe drop | ||
Heel | 30 mm | |
Forefoot | 30 mm |