Altra Paradigm 8

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    The Paradigm 8 is a stability low drop road running shoe from Altra.

    The Paradigm 8 is a low drop model. It's the latest model in the family. The shoe offers stability support.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 278 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 283 g
    W: 249 g
    M: 275 g
    W: 247 g
    M: 318 g
    W: 278 g
    M: 278 g
    W: 227 g
    M: 309 g
    W: 252 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    30 mm
    32 mm
    M: 28 mm
    W: 16 mm
    26 mm
    30 mm
    M: 30 mm
    W: 28 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    10 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    30 mm
    38 mm
    M: 38 mm
    W: 26 mm
    34 mm
    30 mm
    M: 36 mm
    W: 34 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Altra    		SauconyBrooksSauconyAltraHoka
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Low drop    		ComfortableMaximalistMaximalistMaximalistLow dropZero dropComfortableLow drop
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		Brooks DNA LOFTGuideRailSaucony PWRRUNAltra EGO Max
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		SustainableVegan ⓋSustainableVegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningStability
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    Altra Paradigm 8 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2234)
    TerrainRoad (+1509)
    UsagesDaily running (+1251)
    BrandAltra (+78)
    Support TypeStability (+234)
    Shoe TypeLow drop (+306)
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    8
    Measurements
    Weight
    M: 278 g
    W: 244 g
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel
    30 mm
    Forefoot
    30 mm

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