Altra Paradigm 8

Runner shape

Reviews: 3 of 3 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score6.9/10Review summary

Width: Wide

$136Mid-rangecurrent maker price

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Will they fit your foot?

Length

True to size

Width

Wide

Toe room

Roomy

Fit details & reported differences

Length

True to size.

Reported sensations

1
Width
Paradigm 8
- Wide fit.
2
Around the toes
Paradigm 8
- Roomy.

On our lists: Minimalist sneakers · Chunky sneakers · Gum sole sneakers

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

mesh

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details

Colour contrast: tonal
Sole colours: cream / tan
Upper colours: brown / cream

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

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Price$136

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$136 current maker price · 6 products at $136 · read 2026-11-05. The typical price is the median of recorded prices. We don’t sell shoes; check current prices through the buying search.

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Paradigm 8

Maker price · Median $136 · Checked 2026-11-05

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 72 of 122 priced runner models. How price bands work

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