ALTRA Men's Paradigm 6 Road Running Shoe

So this is going to be an extensive review. I usually wear orthotics due to one foot with a high arch and the other is almost being flat. I walk/run between 60 and 110 miles each week. Most running shoes have a pointed toe box. Not the Paradigm 6. The roomy toe box is extremely comfortable. It's the most comfortable shoe I have ever warn. I put in crazy miles and tend to pronate. This leads to hip pain and eventually knee pain. My maiden Trek with these shoes was 10.6 miles. I felt great afterwards. Normally my feet are after a 10 miler. Not the case. I did not wear any orthotics. I did feel a little hip pain during cool down, so I will be putting high arch orthotics in for next outing. Having two different arches affects the mechanics of the hips and the knees. Moving on to the heel. The sits nicely, almost like it is sitting in a cup. There is superb ankle support. I took the shoe over some rocky terrain and my ankles always felt secure. I don't like lacing my shoes tight. I use a slipper spoon to to get into my shoes. Even so my foot did not shift once. I would recommend these shoes to anyone looking for high performance and light weight without sacrificing comfort and stability. I don't right many reviews, but these shoes are worthy.

Recommended by my podiatrist, needed zero-drop, lots of cushion, wide toe box for my foot. These fit the bill and are what I've been wearing almost 100% of the time for 6+ weeks, indoor and out. Great shoe. The only thing I can currently wear without pain, using an orthotic. Since I am limited in my activitiy level I haven't beaten them up much like normal running shoes, strictly walking. They've held up well, no delaminating issues with the sole as some have mentioned. Previously had the Hoka Bondi (also a great shoe) which had even more cushioning but these have even wider toe box plus zero-drop. ***Update 8 months later: I’ve worn these 95% of the time including a few weeks after toe surgery. They have been the only shoe I’ve been able to comfortably wear consistently in recovery. They have held up very well (normal sole wear of course), nothing unusual. Hoping to graduate back to normal footwear soon. These shoes have been reliable and durable for my needs.

They are gorgeous and feel so comfy. I ordered one size up to a 9 and they are perfect. Wide toe box, no squishing, and plenty of side foot support with the guide rails. Amazing for running.

Without a doubt the best shoes out of the box, as if they were custom made!! Supports exactly where you need it without inserts, firm cushion to absorb shock. I'm a walker with bunions and they stop the pronation in comfort. Wish they had regular shoes like this!

Runner for more years than I care to admit, and have tried them all (even tried no shoes at all). Wide feet have I, and injured my fair share, so my go-tos were Brooks or New Balance. But a wise, “seasoned” running store employee said, “Try these.” And he fitted me w a pair of Altra Paradigm 6. Instantly sold. Cushy but not squishy (except when wet — more on that later). I need a bit of motion control and the Guide Rail structure keeps my ankles from pronating as much. Nice energy return, and that first pair lasted about 700 miles, which is a bit more than I expected. They are constructed such that the mesh area around the big toe doesn’t tear out (and yes, I keep my nails well-trimmed). So I bought this second pair at a good discount (that seems to have disappeared), and I have to say that I have never been happier with a running shoe, or the experience of running in them. Every rose has a thorn. And this one is simply that when they get wet, they stay wet. And when they get wet, they get squishy. Every shoe gets wet in the rain, but not every shoe gets squishy. I happen to create a lot of my own rain on long runs (ie, I sweat akin to a monsoon), so these shoes are regularly soaked through. Remove the inner footbed, stuff them with newspaper or paper towels, and give them at least a full day to dry. I do love these shoes, which surely means that Altra will screw around and modify them so the next iteration will suck and I’ll be on the shoe hunt once again. They’re not cheap, but if you value your runs (and do most of them under dry conditions), the wide toe box, and some nice spring in your stride, give them a try.

Great form and fit for fanned wide toes to use their muscles and an anatomically narrow heel to arch. It is very much a specific foot shape I appreciate, and the function is quite amazing for running or speed walking.

Out of the box these are fantastically comfortable, with the large toe box and zero-drop delivering on 100% on comfort and alleviation of plantar fasciitis pain. That said, the insole broke down after 150 miles, and henceforth, every step feels less and less comfortable, and sounds like a squeaky pair of clown shoes with each step. Also, I would recommend these for casual daily use, but NOT as a running shoe -- The breathability just isn't there, and due to the low durability, you're likely to get far less than 150 miles out of them if used for running. If you can nab them on sale below $100, I think they're worth it (again, for casual use), but outside of that scenario, I'd seek out a different/better option.

I don't 'Run' but do cardio and weights in these shoes. Due to nerve damage, shoes feel very weird on my foot. Having zero lift and a VERY wide toe box makes these shoes feel very 'normal' and I lover the support. These are running shoes so lateral movements are not well supported but running, Stairmaster, elliptical and weights are great. HOWEVER - the new list prices from ALTRA are bordering on ridiculous and they had better gets costs inline...

Fantastiche fantastiche fantastiche. Non di moda da di gran lunga superiori a grandi marche

Sehr bequem und angenehm zu tragen. Ich habe mir den Schuh fürs Wandern gekauft und daher 2 Nummern größer bestellt als meine eigentliche Schuhgröße ist. Fazit: Selbst nach 75 Kilometern passen die Schuhe perfekt. Würde diese immer wieder kaufen.

El diseño se ve extraño pero es para dar amplitud a los dedos de los pies y eso hace que sean muy cómodos, soy corredor y apenas llevo recorridos unos 100 kms con estos tenis y puedo comentar que tienen buena amortiguación. Seguiré probando esta marca. Por el momento muy satisfecho.

Buen material pero muy estrecha en el empeine por lo demás buenos acabados y terminación cómodas

It fit perfectly well enough for me to be able to carry various workouts without feeling pain in my toes. I love the colour and the quality of the shoes