Customer Reviews Altra Paradigm 5

I have tried 4 different brands of kicks. A running friend had this brand. At 62, I have ankel, hip and knee issues. On vacation brought 5 different kicks. Wore these every run. Love them. Would suggest.

I bought this a month ago and walk an hour each day. The shoes are comfortable and have good cushioning. However the treads are already worn off on the outer part of the toes so I expect the shoe won't be too durable. I developed a blister on the inner heel where the insole ends and I'm guessing there was irritation right at the insole edge. I tried an arch support insole which gave a deeper heel cup, but it was like walking on rocks and made my foot pads tender. Much, much better with the regular insole. I'm hoping to develop a callous. I like the shoes but they're not perfect. The treads should be of better quality.

I purchased the Paradigm 5 shoes to run in. They fit well, are proportioned correctly, cushioned and extremely comfortable. I am 74 years old, an avid runner and speed walker. I have been wearing them when I exercise on the elliptical and stationary bike also. I haven't found a shoe this comfortable in years! Thank you so much!

It took my some time to jump on the Altra bandwagon but I'm glad I did! I actually have narrow feet and I thought these would be too wide for me, but the shoe itself feels so comfortable and the wide toe box does help a lot. I've been trying to improve as a runner for so long but ended up feeling defeated about being "injury prone." My legs feel more tired running in these as I'm adjusting to less drop, but I've had so much less pain and it's so much easier to recover. I finally see what people have told me about the right shoe making a huge difference. I also got the provision and the Torin to compare, and I enjoy those for walking, but this has the amount of cushioning that I need for running.

I have always had issues finding shoes, as I have a larger foot for a woman and many shoe companies dont like to make shoes in my size, and the men's are not made for a woman's foot. I have been on the search for a running shoe with just enough cushion, stability and firmness (not too much or too little). Having arthritis in my big toe joint makes me extra peculiar. I also have very narrow heels, so they slip in a lot of shoes (even with the runner's knot). This shoe does it all- keeps my heels in, is stable, comfortable (extremely), and literally feels like I am running on clouds (never understood that saying until now)! I feel reborn in these shoes! I just have to get used to the 0 drop, which is a major adjustment. Please make more stability shoes in women's size 12!!! I Provision were comfortable but my heels slipped right out, so I couldn't keep them.

I am an "old Borad" - 84 come this May. I have plantar fasciitis (right foot) and a hammer toe (left foot) and a tendency to pronate since childhood - but in these shoes I can walk as a fairly brisk pace on pavement, on dirt, in my garden and on the sand and rocks of the beaches on my state. With the first week of wear, the callouses on my big toe and joint began to disappear! The only thing I notice is that the smallest toe on my left foot is a bit restricted. I prefer the toe box on my old Torin 3 shoes I had - they had wonderful "Splay" room, which I need. I am aware that Altra is not in the business of making orthopaedic shoes - but, yowsa! - these sure are keeping me in the game!!

I have purchased three pairs of these Paradigm shoes and one pair of the Riveria and I love the color on the Riveria but I love the comfort of the Paradigm ones. I am getting over cancer and my balance is bad but these shoes have helped me stand and not fall. The comfort level is the best of any other shoe I have tried.

Having wide & flat it has the arch support which is wonderful l paid $600 for arch supports l wish lve know about these shoes

I was told that the Altra Paradigm 5 would help my feet which are wide in the toe box. These shoes feel wonderful. The foot is cradled in a soft footed.

Great shoes. I have flat feet and was really surprised how comfortable these shoes are without any orthotic. I sized up a half size because I read they run a little small. I'm very happy with them.

Best shoes for my flat feet and bunions! Helped me get back to my pain free running and boot camps, lifesavers

My podiatrist recommended this shoe. I have bought 4 pair and love them. I am a nurse and this is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. All my co-workers have gotten them now after I was raving about them as well as staff at my dentist office and my hairdresser. Big fan of these shoes!! I just wish they came in more colors

I was fitted with a half size larger than usual and it seems perfect. NO cramping of Width of my very wide understanding, and light and free. I am 78 and am learning I don't have to creep with these on in rough ground. I desperately needed grippy soles and these are just right!

I have a Size 7 foot, and with sneakers, I generally buy an 8.5. This shoe has helped my over-pronation and knee problems. I ended up buying two pairs in different colors. I searched for months for the right shoe for me and I finally found it.

I have neuropathy in my legs from the knee down as a side effect of my chemo and these shoes allow me to have good balance and I can work six days a week without my feet feeling squished in my shoes. This is my second pair and I will continue to buy them. I have taken my shoe off at work and my customer try it on and then order them. My niece is a runner and she runs in these Altra sneakers and loves them as well.