Women's Altra Paradigm 8

Support Meets Natural Comfort in this Foot-Shaped Daily Trainer

If you’re looking for plush, luxurious cushioning with a natural, zero-drop design and plenty of wiggle room for your toes, the Altra Paradigm 8 may be the shoe for you. This daily trainer offers plenty of lightweight and soft EGO Max cushioning underfoot, with a redesigned mesh upper for even more breathability and comfort.

And if you’ve loved previous versions of the Paradigm 8, you’re in luck. Outside of small tweaks to the foam and and updated upper, the Paradigm maintains the majority of what drew people to the shoe in the first place. The 30 mm/30 mm stack height offers a balanced, moderate cushion feel, while the unique GuideRail technology provides some gentle structure and support for runners who overpronate.

Of course, it wouldn’t be an Altra running shoe without a natural design and wide, foot-shaped toe box. The Paradigm 8 maintains its zero-drop platform to promote natural strides throughout each run. The anatomical FootShape toe box ties the shoe together, offering an accommodating fit with plenty of room for toes to splay out.

Features and Benefits

• EGO Max midsole foam offers a plush yet balanced ride perfect for everyday mileage
• New and improved mesh upper offers a secure midfoot fit while improving breathability and comfort
• Altra’s GuideRail technology offers subtle guidance for overpronation without feeling stiff or obtrusive
• Zero-drop design keeps the foot in a natural position and promotes a healthy running gait
• Signature FootShape toe box offers plenty of breathing room for your toes and forefoot on each run