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Altra Paradigm 7 Road-Running Shoes - Women's
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Enjoy a comfortable fit that helps you keep your stride smooth, mile after mile. These Altra running shoes offer enhanced guidance-style stabilization and plush cushioning.
- Premium engineered mesh uppers for breathability
- Comfortable plush collars and tongues
- GuideRailâ„¢ provides medial support only when it's needed
- Innovative arch support feature offers a customized and secure fit while encouraging natural foot placement with each step
- FootShapeâ„¢ toe boxes allow your toes to splay for natural foot positioning and comfort
- Altra EGOâ„¢ MAX foam midsoles provide lightweight cushion
- Innerflexâ„¢ grooves in the midsoles are designed to provide flexibility and movement
- This product received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, awarded to products found by the Association to promote good foot health
Imported.
View all Altra Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Stability |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum 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 foam |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.2 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
Altra Footwear - Women's
| 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11..5 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| EU | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 |
Sizing Notes
Altra’s unique FootShape™ toe box and zero to low shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on. When fitting, be sure to allow a full thumb’s width in front of your toes. If your feet are used to cramped toe boxes, Altra shoes may feel a little big at first. Give your toes some time to get used to the newfound wiggle room.
Altra offers a range of FootShape fits:
Original Fit: The fit that started it all, Original is the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra.
Standard Fit: The most common fit from Altra is right in the middle of Original and Slim.
Slim Fit: The slimmest-fitting Altra option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
IS THIS SHOE TRUE TO SIZE? The product Features above will provide a suggestion if Altra advises you to size up or down in this particular shoe. If no such note exists, please order your regular size.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
toe box smaller than expected
Renee1 year ago
This looks and feels like a wonderfully shock absorbent shoe, but Altra has made the toe box on this design a little smaller than its signature practice. Altra does note this in their product description and I took a chance. However, I liked the roomier shoe better and so will order a different model
Renee
8 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Altra ADD and changing your mind like your shoes
Addled Ultra wearer1 year ago
Altra and REI folks, long time wearer for 15 years. Your shoes have been up and down, different styles tried out. One thing remains and even in your widest shoe. Widest does not mean that you make the top of the shoe higher; wider means the sides get wider especially where it curves in. The sides of my feet hang over the rubber. I am between an original and standard. I haven’t seen a Lone peak or all weather one since 2014. Even between the originals, the shoe has been changed and it is not just about making the sole wider. The Material on top either needs to have some give or have structure to hold the flesh in. I am on the Torin Leather right now and it is a standard that is not wide other wise my feet shifts around in the front. You mess with the tongue, the laces, the sole, etc on the different models. Cinderellas are not happy with the Altra world. Look at the majority of your reviews and make a stance over the life of the shoe and what sold. ‘It is all about making money right and happy customer, happy buyer. D
Addled Ultra wearer
CO
10 people found this review helpful
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Ana
Sent me Used/ returned
1 year ago
Ordered one 3 days a go and I picked up at store today, when I opened the box its obviously the shoes are used/returned. I'm going to return it.
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
No, I do not recommend this product
DogWalker
Renton, WA
Cozy and Supportive
1 year ago
Love these shoes! I use them primarily for walking/jogging with my dogs on concrete. They are very comfortable. This is my 4th pair (prior 3 pairs were the Paradigm 6). The blue was out of stock so I got the peach ones. They are very cute and I'm glad I was forced to get the new color. I have bunions and generally need to wear shoes with lots of cushion. My podiatrist recommended this brand and model and I find that I don't need to put my orthotics in them and don't experience pain in my feet. However, the footbeds are removable so orthotics will easily fit in them.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
Renee
toe box smaller than expected
1 year ago
This looks and feels like a wonderfully shock absorbent shoe, but Altra has made the toe box on this design a little smaller than its signature practice. Altra does note this in their product description and I took a chance. However, I liked the roomier shoe better and so will order a different model
Yes , I recommend this product
Dee
Paradigm 7 redesign made it worse!
9 months ago
Altra broke it! I've loved every version of Paradigms since version 3 when they helped me recover from plantar fasciiatis. I currently have three pairs of version 6 that I rotate. This version rubbed too much at the back and the fit seemed more narrow and long. I returned these and am searching for another brand. Bring back the fit of version 6 for version 8 please!!
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
No, I do not recommend this product
Addled Ultra wearer
Colorado
Altra ADD and changing your mind like your shoes
1 year ago
Altra and REI folks, long time wearer for 15 years. Your shoes have been up and down, different styles tried out. One thing remains and even in your widest shoe. Widest does not mean that you make the top of the shoe higher; wider means the sides get wider especially where it curves in. The sides of my feet hang over the rubber. I am between an original and standard. I haven’t seen a Lone peak or all weather one since 2014. Even between the originals, the shoe has been changed and it is not just about making the sole wider. The Material on top either needs to have some give or have structure to hold the flesh in. I am on the Torin Leather right now and it is a standard that is not wide other wise my feet shifts around in the front. You mess with the tongue, the laces, the sole, etc on the different models. Cinderellas are not happy with the Altra world. Look at the majority of your reviews and make a stance over the life of the shoe and what sold. ‘It is all about making money right and happy customer, happy buyer. D
Age:55–64
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
Amy
If you liked the Paradigm 6s, you'll hate these
3 months ago
If you liked the Paradigm 6s, you'll hate these. Everything. that was good about the 6 no longer applies. My foot moves around in the show side to side, my heel slips, and these shoes make it impossible for my feet to land softly while running.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5
Running Experience:Experienced
No, I do not recommend this product
KarenP
Goldilocks support and comfort
1 year ago
I’m using these during training for a half marathon and they are keeping me super comfortable. I bought my regular size, although I do have a bit of extra space in the toe box (widthwise and lengthwise). My feet have tended to get achy in a trainer that’s too pillowy, but these have a good amount of structure and enough bounce to keep my feet happy mile after mile.
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Yes , I recommend this product
lizabeth
Omaha, NE
Supportive, no break in period.
1 year ago
I’m an overpronator who was looking for something different than HOKA or Brooks. These are comfortable, supportive and lightweight. I have a narrow foot but I appreciate that there’s plenty of room in the toe box. These were ready to go straight out of the box. Great purchase!
Weight:Less than 100 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
artdeanne
minnesota
I just keep buying more of em
1 year ago
Ordering my first Paradigm 7 after having 3 pair of Paradigm 6. Great cushion and fantastic lateral support. I use them for Zumba classes and long distance out door walking.
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Yes , I recommend this product
New
Nice blues
1 year ago
I ordered a size 6 wide...way too wide across toe, heel area, and even a bit longer length than my size 6.5 Provision 7. I sized down to a 5.5 wide, and still fairly loose all over even with a thick sock. I really like the style and feel of this so I will order regular sizes 5.5 and 6.
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