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Altra Paradigm 8 Road-Running Shoes - Women's
$170.00
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Supportive shoes meet sleek road-runner style in the Paradigm 8. They help guide your feet and deliver efficient, lightweight strides. Altra revamped this version for a better fit and breathability.
Key Details
Running Shoe Support
Stability
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
0
Heel Stack Height (mm)
30
- These supportive shoes help guide your feet in a straight line while delivering efficient, lightweight strides
- Redesigned, engineered mesh uppers and a ghillie lacing system combine to improve breathability and fit
- GuideRail™ technology encourages natural foot placement with gentle guidance on the medial side—but only when it's needed
- Premium, molded heel collars with soft detailing offer comfort at first step-in
- Roomy toe boxes help your toes move more freely with a secure midfoot and zero drop, so you can move naturally
- Standard FootShapeâ„¢ fit
- Weight (half pair): 8.59 oz.
Imported.
View all Altra Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Stability |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 0 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
| Lining | Nylon |
| Midsole | Altra EGO MAX |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.19 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
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Location:New Jersey
Age:Under 18
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Running Experience:Beginner
9 months ago
Much better than Paradigm 7’s - keeping it!
Yes , I recommend this product
FINALLY made the Paradigm like it was before! Had Paradigm 6’s and loved them. Did not like the Paradigm 7’s and returned them. Now buying my 2nd pair of Paradigm 8’s in case Altra ruins it again in the 9’s. Please keep making these Paradigms the way they’re supposed to be!
Age:Under 18
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Running Experience:Beginner
Location:Somerset nj
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
Running Experience:Experienced
7 months ago
Great roomy toe box! Not super padded and bouncy!
Yes , I recommend this product
My first pair of altras. I used to wear brooks in wide, but haven’t been happy with them over the past 5 years or so. I tried on several pairs of stability shoes and these were the winner. I did not need to order a wide, regular size accommodated my flipper shaped bunion feet. Definitely a winner for wide feet if you’re ok with minimal heel toe drop.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9
Running Experience:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
4 days ago
Just what the doctor ordered!
Yes , I recommend this product
My podiatrist laid out some specific requirements I needed in purchasing shoes to help my recently diagnosed foot problems (fallen arches, hammertoes, over pronation and a couple of other issues). She said the shoe MUST have a wide toe box and zero heel drop. My physical therapist recommended the Altra Paradigm 8. After wearing a pair for 3 months, the improvement was so noticeable, I ordered my second pair in a different color. The only thing I don’t like is the puffy, padded shoe tongue…it just looks bulky.
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Location:San Jose
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
1 month ago
My Feet Love These Shoes
Yes , I recommend this product
These shoes have helped my feet feel better. I have bursitis and tendinitis in my feet, and these shoes have been reducing my pain. I also have the Paradigm 7's, which were working pretty well, but the 8's are doing more for my pain. I use these shoes as my everyday shoes and I don't run. I also have the Lone Peaks but they don't have enough cushion or stability. Altra, please make more shoes with the GuideRails. I need some waterproof hiking boots/shoes for a trip to Alaska.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
1 week ago
Best Paradigms Yet!
These are the best Paradigms yet. I have no back pain wearing these shoes and they feel amazing! Like previous Paradigms you will need to size up a 1/2 size. The most comfortable walking and standing on your feet all day show I have ever owned in my life and I am in my 50's. People complain of heel slippage. I have very narrow heels and it does slip a little bit but you just tighten the upper shoe strings and it fixes the issue.
Review originally posted on altra.com
3 days ago
2 weeks ago
Upper too rigid
Upper material is too rigid or toe box height is too shallow - either way my toes were not happy. Had to switch to the flow stability to see if a more flexible upper/single layer upper would work better. Love Altra though! Bought their training and hiking shoes
Review originally posted on altra.com
10 months ago
1 month ago
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