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Paradigm 8

StabilityRelease date 2025-07JP

Paradigm 8 is a cushioned stability road shoe for daily runs, walking, and long distances. GuideRail support helps manage excess inward movement only when needed, while updated Altra EGO MAX foam adds a firmer, responsive feel. Versus Paradigm 7, a redesigned engineered-mesh upper and ghillie lacing improve breathability and fit. Standard FootShape Fit and zero-drop geometry retain Altra's roomy balanced platform.

Intended uses:
Daily, Long run, Walking

Specs

Weight
307.6g
Of 948 known values: 801 lower, 1 equal, 146 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
heavierUpper 15.5%, including ties / average +39g
Drop
0mm
Of 961 known values: 0 lower, 68 equal, 893 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 7.1%, including ties / average -6.8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)
30 / 30mm
Of 788 known values: 157 lower, 31 equal, 600 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 23.9%, including ties / average -4.3mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 866 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
Altra EGO MAX
Outsole
FootPod
Reference price
$170
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Altra Japan official men's page lists 307.6g at US10.5 / 28.5cm.
Plate note
No carbon plate is stated in the checked official JP product, official US product, or Japanese media sources.

Prices and release dates by market

2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.

Reference prices and release dates by market
MarketReference priceRelease
United StatesUS
$170Shown aboveBefore tax
Not registered
JapanJP
¥29,150Tax incl.
2025-07Shown aboveGeneral releaseday not confirmed

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for Altra Paradigm 7.

In the registered data, weight is 14.2g heavier at 307.6g.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

View Paradigm 7 specsCompare both models

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Comparison: All data (1,044 shoes)

Position map

This shoeregistered average

Weight x stack height

registered average: 266g / 34.4mm (768 shoes)

The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.

Spec distributions

This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 307.6gregistered average 268g (948 shoes)

96g383g

Drop

This shoe 0mmregistered average 6.8mm (961 shoes)

0mm12mm

Stack height

This shoe 30mmregistered average 34.3mm (788 shoes)

6mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.