Altra Paradigm 4.5

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    Overview

    The Paradigm is a road running shoe family by Altra.

    The Paradigm 4.5 is a zero drop model. It came out in 2019. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Altra Paradigm 6.0.

    Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 20% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 318 g
    W: 261 g
    M: 275 g
    W: 232 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 298 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 298 g
    W: 252 g
    M: 272 g
    W: 244 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    30 mm
    M: 24 mm
    W: 23 mm
    30 mm
    29 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    5 mm
    3 mm
    5 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    30 mm
    M: 29 mm
    W: 28 mm
    38 mm
    35 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Altra    		NewtonNewtonHokaNew BalanceSaucony
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    ComfortableLow dropMaximalistZero drop
    		Low drop
    		ComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		New Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ
    		Vegan ⓋVegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningStabilityOverpronationLow arch
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    Altra Paradigm 4.5 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2144)
    TerrainRoad (+1438)
    UsagesDaily running (+1196)
    BrandAltra (+71)
    Support TypeStability (+223)
    Pronation TypeOverpronation (+209)
    Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1186)
    Arch TypeLow arch (+215)
    Shoe TypeComfortable (+294)Low drop (+295)Maximalist (+478)Zero drop (+103)
    FitExtra wide toe box (+13)
    Events10k (+714)Half marathon (+714)Marathon (+714)
    Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
    ColorwaysBlack, Blue, Blue / Green, Grey
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    4.5
    Released
    Jun 2019
    Measurements
    Weight
    M: 318 g
    W: 261 g
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel
    30 mm
    Forefoot
    30 mm

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