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Altra Paradigm 8 Road Running Shoes - Women's





It’s a supportive shoe disguised as a sleek road runner. And it’s here to help guide your feet in a straight line while delivering efficient, lightweight strides. We updated the Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, for a more cushioned yet lightweight underfoot feel. GuideRail™ technology encourages natural foot placement with gentle guidance on the medial side, but only when it’s needed. A redesigned engineered mesh upper and ghillie lacing system combine to improve breathability and fit. A premium molded heel collar, featuring soft detailing, offers comfort at first step-in. It’s got a roomy toe box to help your toes move more freely with a secure midfoot and zero drop, so you can move naturally. Looking for a supportive, cushioned running shoe that’s got your back(And your feet)? You found it.
Features
• Activity: Support, Road Running, Walking
• Cushion: High
• Support: GuideRail™
• FootShape™: Standard
• Updated Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, designed for a more cushioned ride
• Re-designed engineered mesh upper, made to improve fit and breathability
• Roomy Toe Box: All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike
• Zero-to-Low Drop: Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on
• Float: Confidently take on the road with balance, comfort, stability, and a side of sleek. Are your feet begging for streamlined support and a little guidance? Give it to them
• Guidance when you need it: GuideRail™ technology acts like a supportive guide rail that encourages natural foot placement, with gentle guidance designed for overpronators, but only when it’s needed
• Light+luxurious performance: Get a little extra bounce and added durability with unique Altra Ego™ Max midsole foam
• Roomy toe box for natural movement: With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get plenty of room to help your toes move freely, with a secure midfoot
Materials
• Upper: Engineered Mesh
• Midsole: Altra Ego™ Max
• Outsole: Rubber
Specifications
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
• Weight: 8.6oz/243.8g
• Stack Height: 30mm
Features
• Activity: Support, Road Running, Walking
• Cushion: High
• Support: GuideRail™
• FootShape™: Standard
• Updated Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, designed for a more cushioned ride
• Re-designed engineered mesh upper, made to improve fit and breathability
• Roomy Toe Box: All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike
• Zero-to-Low Drop: Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on
• Float: Confidently take on the road with balance, comfort, stability, and a side of sleek. Are your feet begging for streamlined support and a little guidance? Give it to them
• Guidance when you need it: GuideRail™ technology acts like a supportive guide rail that encourages natural foot placement, with gentle guidance designed for overpronators, but only when it’s needed
• Light+luxurious performance: Get a little extra bounce and added durability with unique Altra Ego™ Max midsole foam
• Roomy toe box for natural movement: With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get plenty of room to help your toes move freely, with a secure midfoot
Materials
• Upper: Engineered Mesh
• Midsole: Altra Ego™ Max
• Outsole: Rubber
Specifications
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
• Weight: 8.6oz/243.8g
• Stack Height: 30mm
cushioning
Maximum Cushion
drop
0
running_shoe_type
Daily Trainer
support
Neutral
weather_proofing
None
weight_half_pair
243.8
width
Regular
It’s a supportive shoe disguised as a sleek road runner. And it’s here to help guide your feet in a straight line while delivering efficient, lightweight strides. We updated the Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, for a more cushioned yet lightweight underfoot feel. GuideRail™ technology encourages natural foot placement with gentle guidance on the medial side, but only when it’s needed. A redesigned engineered mesh upper and ghillie lacing system combine to improve breathability and fit. A premium molded heel collar, featuring soft detailing, offers comfort at first step-in. It’s got a roomy toe box to help your toes move more freely with a secure midfoot and zero drop, so you can move naturally. Looking for a supportive, cushioned running shoe that’s got your back(And your feet)? You found it.
Features
• Activity: Support, Road Running, Walking
• Cushion: High
• Support: GuideRail™
• FootShape™: Standard
• Updated Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, designed for a more cushioned ride
• Re-designed engineered mesh upper, made to improve fit and breathability
• Roomy Toe Box: All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike
• Zero-to-Low Drop: Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on
• Float: Confidently take on the road with balance, comfort, stability, and a side of sleek. Are your feet begging for streamlined support and a little guidance? Give it to them
• Guidance when you need it: GuideRail™ technology acts like a supportive guide rail that encourages natural foot placement, with gentle guidance designed for overpronators, but only when it’s needed
• Light+luxurious performance: Get a little extra bounce and added durability with unique Altra Ego™ Max midsole foam
• Roomy toe box for natural movement: With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get plenty of room to help your toes move freely, with a secure midfoot
Materials
• Upper: Engineered Mesh
• Midsole: Altra Ego™ Max
• Outsole: Rubber
Specifications
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
• Weight: 8.6oz/243.8g
• Stack Height: 30mm
Features
• Activity: Support, Road Running, Walking
• Cushion: High
• Support: GuideRail™
• FootShape™: Standard
• Updated Altra Ego™ Max midsole compound, designed for a more cushioned ride
• Re-designed engineered mesh upper, made to improve fit and breathability
• Roomy Toe Box: All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike
• Zero-to-Low Drop: Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on
• Float: Confidently take on the road with balance, comfort, stability, and a side of sleek. Are your feet begging for streamlined support and a little guidance? Give it to them
• Guidance when you need it: GuideRail™ technology acts like a supportive guide rail that encourages natural foot placement, with gentle guidance designed for overpronators, but only when it’s needed
• Light+luxurious performance: Get a little extra bounce and added durability with unique Altra Ego™ Max midsole foam
• Roomy toe box for natural movement: With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get plenty of room to help your toes move freely, with a secure midfoot
Materials
• Upper: Engineered Mesh
• Midsole: Altra Ego™ Max
• Outsole: Rubber
Specifications
• Heel-to-Toe Drop: 0mm
• Weight: 8.6oz/243.8g
• Stack Height: 30mm
cushioning
Maximum Cushion
drop
0
running_shoe_type
Daily Trainer
support
Neutral
weather_proofing
None
weight_half_pair
243.8
width
Regular