Customer Reviews Altra Paradigm 6

Super cushiony and comfortable shoe for running and walking. Love the vibrant colorways too!

Finally discovered Altra and I wish I had done it sooner. The cushioning, the toe box, and the natural way it feels while running, I'm over the moon! It's a joy to run again!

I have owned a lot of running shoes in 42 years of the sport. These are pure plush comfort and smooth ride. Went to Altras for the roomy toe box and am so glad I did.

I went up half a size and it fits great. The heel fit good. 125 miles in and they look like they are holding up good.

This is the most comfortable walking shoe ever made :) I'm not a runner just biking and every day walking and I love these shoes. A nice balance of casual dress sneaker and athletic. The multi color laces are cool too. Soft cushiony feel walking. I also have Hoka rincon 3, bondi 8, Clifton 8, avenger 7, solimar, and Mach 5, but I wish I had discover Altra first. I discovered these paradigm 6 while returning a bunch of hokas at a local running store and it was love at first step. These do have a spacious toe box but I wish there was a wide version as I have 1 foot with wide toes and I'm not overweight. Regardless these feel as wide as Hoka wide shoes. I hope even more colors keep coming. The navy is very nice looking and I'll buy more colors.

On my second pair. They got muse wide feet perfect.

I am still fairly new to the altra brand, but have jumped right in and bought several pairs of different styles. I had a chiropractor recommend the 5s, so i got them and really liked them. I read the reviews for the 6s and still decided to get them. I don't get some of the bad press. I thought they were extremely comfortable and felt like walking on clouds. Between this and the olympus, these two are my faves for everyday use.

Will these work for a neutral runner. Would like to try a zer drop shoe.

I had never tried this brand but it is becoming my go to running shoe.

Very good fit with a comfortable toe box. This shoe also helps my left foot pronation with good support.

I wear the Paradigm for every 12 hour shift in the hospital. I enjoy the extra support and the zero drop because they have eliminated my plantar fasciitis.

Very impressed with this shoe's durability. So far it's lasted a few months longer than any other shoe I've worn, and still with the original insoles as well!

I have ducky flat feet and terrible plantar fasciitis! These are the most comfortable shoes to wear! I wear a size 9 in women's but these are a full size small so I order them in 10's. Highly recommend for anyone who suffers from foot pain! The men's shoe fit exactly same and I get a variety of colors that way! The toe box is very roomy! Definitely my favorite shoes!

Super light and comfy. Max cushioning is perfect for my bigger frame

I am an avid road walker, the shoes make my daily walk feel easier and better. The level of comfort is great and there is tremendous support. I would highly recommend this shoe.

While zero drop it does seem to have more of a horizontal footbed feel than by Torrin 5. Less of feel of toes sliding slightly forward.

This is my current favorite running shoe. I'm a heavier runner and I find my best running experiences are with high cushion moderate stability shoes. These provide good levels of both. My feet also run wide in the mid- and forefoot (2e) and these fit great. I'd love to see the gray/lime colorway make a comeback. For version 7, maybe a little less material in the upper and a smidge more cushion and bounce in the midsole would make an already awesome shoe even better.

My running days are over due to back issues, but I still get out and walk and these shoes are perfect for that. The level of cushioning helps reduce the impact on my back and knees. And they are incredibly comfortable.

Great shoe. Light for a support / cushion shoe. Padded without feeling like you swim in it. Mostly use as an all day shoe in healthcare. I wore Brooks Beast for almost 10 before but when the model changed last year left me searching for something else. The zero drop took a few days to adjust to, but now love it. Highly recommend.

After suffering a broken foot it's been difficult finding shoes that are genuinely comfortable. The shape of my foot changed after the break and I walk daily. I rotate through three brands that are of excellent quality and fit, and this shoe is exceptional. For anyone old enough to remember the "Earth Sole" shoe of the 70's, this is equally as comfortable.

Ive been in Paradigms since 2018. The 4.5 and 5 were very different but the 6s are superb

I live in downtown Los Angeles and my transportation are my feet. Altra Paradigm are the most comfortable shoes I have found for moving about. My wife and I are walking coast to coast in England next May. The Altra Paradigm will be my choice on this 200 mile trek.

Walking / Jogging