Customer Reviews Altra Paradigm 6

Just bought 3 pairs! So supportive and comfortable. Super cushioned with a great fit. Lots of room for the toes. Wearing them all day long. Great for running, fast walking. Love the colors. These are the best shoes ever! Would really think they were perfect if there was a small pull on loop at the heel for easier foot entry.

I usually wear Lone Peaks for trail running but a different brand for road. I need stability and my last road Altra's guide rail used to cut up my ankles due to my awful form. I ordered these, put them on and right out of the box ran my usual 10 mile run!! No breaking in period or pain and I have awful feet!! Wide ones with bunions! Nothing has ever been easy for me with shoes until I found Altra. These are my new road shoes for life!!

I run in Brooks but have always worn Altra for walking (and maybe someday I'll wear them for running too). My go-tos have been the Escalante. But I decided to order these to compare. I cannot say enough good things about these Paradigm. They are so comfortable. I wear them for a total of 5 miles of walking daily and it's like walking on a cloud with plenty of room for my toes to splay. The only thing i'd suggest is to wear socks that come up a bit higher in the back (not no-show) as the back part of the shoe can rub. I ordered these 1/2 size larger than my usual size so they need to be laced well but I wanted to make sure they were roomy as my feet tend to swell as the day goes on.

Love Paradigm line of shoes and these shoes don't disappoint!

This shoe is stable, comfortable, durable, great for long runs, short runs, and running errands. Love this shoe.

Stability. Support. Comfort. Distance. Walking around. Sturdy trail shoe. Toe box has room. I love these shoes.

No more blisters or aching feet! I've worn a different brand of shoes for running for more than 10 years. I've always covered my feet in moleskin and Foot Glide. Before running in the half marathon at DisneyWorld in January 2022, I decided I was going to make a change. I visited the local racing store and asked for a shoe with a big toe box. I cannot express how much better these shoes have been for my feet. They definitely feel different in terms of the footbed, but after 2 training runs of short distance in them, I was completely sold. After running the half at Disney, I would normally switch to a different shoe for the rest of my day. I ended up running the half and walking another 10 miles wearing my Paradigms. I had no blisters and my feet didn't ache. So glad my local running store introduced me to these shoes!

Only complaint is to make sure and wear ankle high socks as the back can rub. The rest of the shoe is amazing. Mainly using for walking, but recommend. Plenty of support, which helps when pregnant :)

I always run in Altras and recently switched to the paradigm after having knee pain. The cushioning makes a huge difference and the stability keeps everything in line. The roomy toe box also provided room for my feet to splay comfortably. I'm on my second pair and still loving the shoe.

I say this product fits true to size because it fits me fabulously. Technically I'm 11 1/2 but it doesn't come in that size. Normally a 12 would be too big on me but this fits so well. I was banking on that from some of the previous reviews I saw. The shoe is so comfortable. I've needed no breaking in period. I need to get out there and buy another pair in fact. Humorously I showed up at my sons house and he said mom look at my new Altras. He had recently bought the men's version of paradigm. He is on his feet all day long and Altras have been a great discovery for him. This is my first time purchasing any style of Paradigms and they have proved to be my favorite Altra. Thanks Altra.

I absolutely love these shoes. They help me knees and hips feel good after a day of wearing them. I recommend them for anyone, for any reason!!

The paradigm is the best running shoe ever! I go through a pair every 6 months and absolutely love them! They have the best cushion and support!

I am a 75 year old female plaster repair and faux artist. I am not a runner or jogger. This is my 3rd pair after my doctor recommended them because he knew they would protect my feet best and they do and are comfortable. I have to be on my knees a lot, so they protect my toes. I love this pair I recently purchased! I've.bought a different style each time.

I wear them all the time.I'm on my feet all day.

Wonderful road shoe meeting more than expectations. Much like Altra's trail design these are true to form and give my body a better form and stride with plenty of support and comfort! Highly recommended as I venture into final stages of training for my first marathon!

Great experience, fast delivery and best shoes to wear for my 12 hour shifts in the emergency department!

I have arthritis in my toes and these shoes are so very comfortable for running and everyday wear.

Love the support and comfort of this shoe. I usually wear a women's size 11 shoe but needed a 1/2 size larger which Altra does not make. I had to purchase a mens shoe to wear the correct size for me. Still love it! The heel was a little loose but with tying the laces a certain way it tightens the heel right up!!

I have a husky dog and I walk her at least 2 miles every day, plus I have foot problems: plantar faciitis and a bunion. I normally wear a size 7 shoe, but I had to return the size 7 for a 7 and 1/2 in this shoe. The 7 1/2 fits me perfectly and the wide toe box accomodates the bunion. These shoes are very comfortable and I wear them all the time.

Sharp looks. Great fit. Super comfortable.

This shoe is like my old pair of Altra that I literally wore out. Very comfortable with stability yet cushion. Love these shoes. Size up 1/2 size for length. My feet were hurting when I tried a different brand. They are happy now

After the devastating Torin 5 mishap I found a shoe to take the place of the 4.5 plush. I have bought two pair of these this week! This shoe is like putting a supportive pillow on my feet. I do not feel that they are unbalanced as a few of the other reviews have read. I feel they are near perfection, at least for me. I have had two surgeries on each foot and when I discovered Altra I was so happy that I could finally run free. Altra, please continue enabling us to run happy and please never repeat the mistake of the Torin 5 in any other shoe. I am also very excited about trying the new Provision as soon as I can get my hands on it.