The Altra Paradigm 7 was replaced by the Altra Paradigm 8
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Altra Rivera 4, 53% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Altra Paradigm line. Compared with the Altra Paradigm 7: the same heel stack and drop.
±0mm stack±0mm dropWhy the Altra Rivera 4
Compared with the Altra Paradigm 7: 2 mm less heel stack, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
−2mm stack±0mm drop| Spec | Altra Paradigm 7 | Altra Rivera 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Weight | — | — |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Altra Paradigm 7.
- −2mm stack±0mm dropRRP £135
- +1mm stack+8mm dropRRP —
- +2mm stack+4mm dropRRP —
Altra Paradigm 7: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Altra Paradigm 7?
The Altra Paradigm 8 is the current version of the Altra Paradigm line.
What is the closest alternative to the Altra Paradigm 7 from another brand?
On published specs, the On Cloudrunner 3, at 48% spec similarity. Compared with the Altra Paradigm 7: 1 mm more heel stack and 8 mm more drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Altra Paradigm 8 different from the Altra Paradigm 7?
On published specs, going from the Altra Paradigm 7 to the Altra Paradigm 8: the same heel stack and drop. Weight is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Altra Paradigm 7 still available?
Trova lists the Altra Paradigm 7 as discontinued; the current version of the Altra Paradigm line is the Altra Paradigm 8. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Altra Paradigm 7?
Published specs for the Altra Paradigm 7: 30 mm stack, 0 mm drop. It is a stability road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Altra Paradigm 7.
Altra Paradigm 7 specs →