Customer Reviews Altra Paradigm 6

Had to return these in a 10.5 because they were huge! Now, have just received a pair in 10 and they are too narrow in toe area and a little short. The half size difference the two just does not make sense.

Love Altras - I migrated to these things they have changed the tongue of the Torins. I will say that I definitely like the Torin's more, they don't feel as bulky, not seeing the added value for higher price point. Overall, happy with them so far. I did go up 1/2 size from my usual Altra size based on reviews

The most comfortable shoe I have ever worn on these fussy feet and perhaps the clunkiest . These are made perfectly to the shape of the forefoot- following the curve of the toes , not scrunching them together into a pointy toe. But I have to admit - I felt like duck feet- they have the similar to Hokas, the styling is not too attractive at all and I really had to decide over several days if I could go out in public/ gym in them. My feet are so happy, cushy , and no other has done that. Toes happy too. It’s like walking on a cloud, or on a memory foam mattress. If you reach inside and press down - it feels just like memory foam - great support though all around. So I think I’m going to suck it up and let my feet feel good finally without inflamed toes at the end of the day and keep these. I got the black and orange ( only black choice ). The orange is bothersome to me, but whatever. Saw the dark blue ones in person and didn’t like. These are wide enough with great toe box space and comfort, heel, tongue no problem. Check out their website to see the description of how they made the 3 shapes of shoes. I may not want to put them on the 1st time out, but I know I won’t want to take them off. So I’ll do it.

These shoes were technically big enough, but when I walked in them, it felt like my toes were hitting the shoe. I decided that the wider toe box was probably the culprit, letting my toes move more than normal, and thus hitting the top of the shoe when I walked. I didn’t find them comfortable due to that. Cute, but I’m afraid they are being returned.

I'm cautiously optimistic about the Paradigm after running three times in them. I am a huge fan of the Torin 4s and the Lone Peaks but needed to replace my Torins and the reviews for the latest iteration are poor. I haven't noticed much difference bw the Torins and the Paradigm except to say that my pace has been slower in the Paradigm. It doesn't feel like there's much energy return to lift the foot/leg. It could just be winter, cold, unrelated fatigue, and I'm hopeful these will work until Altra fixes the Torins! I usually size up a half size for running shoes, and these are consistent with all the other Altras I own. I use an insert so can't speak to the arch support. It's usually not great in Altras, IMO.

Lots of toe room and support make this sneaker work for me as an over-pronator with narrow heels and neuromas. I need a wide toe box with a well-fitted heel, and this sneaker delivers on that. I am a size 6 1/2 and normally wear a 7 sneaker to accommodate my orthotics. The 7's are too short, as many of the other reviews have stated. I had to go up to 7 1/2 which is a first! The 7 1/2 is a little too long, but better than being too short. I use these sneakers for exercising and will soon try them outside for walking. The arch support with my orthotic seems to be excellent!

I had to order a half size up from my normal running shoe size. Overall it’s pretty comfortable. I need to wear them in around the Achilles’ tendon. The cushioning overall is better than my Brooks Aurora-BL shoes especially on the balls of my feet. They aren’t as cushioning as the Hoka Clifton 6. I had a lot of blisters from the Hokas on my heels though.