Altra Paradigm 8vsAltra Torin 9
The Altra Paradigm 8 and Altra Torin 9 score 59% on spec similarity. Going from the Altra Paradigm 8 to the Altra Torin 9: 2 mm less heel stack and 38.6 g lighter, with the same drop.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Altra Torin 9 minus the Altra Paradigm 8. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Altra Paradigm 8 | Altra Torin 9 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 30 mm | 28 mm | −2mm |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | 28 mm | −2mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm | ±0mm |
| Weight | 307.6 g | 269 g | −38.6g |
| RRP (GBP) | — | £135 | — |
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer | same |
| Support | Stability | Neutral | differs |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (28 vs 30 mm)
- a lighter shoe (269 vs 307.6 g)
Altra Paradigm 8 vs Altra Torin 9: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Altra Paradigm 8 or the Altra Torin 9?
The Altra Torin 9, at 269 g vs 307.6 g, 38.6 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Altra Paradigm 8 or the Altra Torin 9?
The Altra Paradigm 8, with 30 mm of heel stack vs 28 mm, 2 mm more. Forefoot stack: 30 mm for the Altra Paradigm 8 and 28 mm for the Altra Torin 9.
What's the drop difference between the Altra Paradigm 8 and the Altra Torin 9?
None: both have a 0 mm heel-to-toe drop.
How similar are the Altra Paradigm 8 and the Altra Torin 9?
They score 59% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.