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Altra Paradigm 7
Overall Grades And Reviews
8.5
Overall Grade
5 reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
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Overall Rating among all shoes reviewed by
LetsRun.com readers:
- Middle 50% out of 1,612 shoes with reader reviews
- Middle 50% out of 1,610 shoes designed for everyday
- Middle 50% out of 178 stability pronation control shoes
- 83rd out of 107 shoes made by Altra
Compared to
all 1,612 shoes with reviews:
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Pros
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Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Cons
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Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Altra Paradigm 6.
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Rated below average overall.
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Rated below average on durability.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
LRC Grades take sample size-related uncertainty into account to make comparing shoes more fair. Read more.
Overall Ratings Breakdown
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5
reviews
- LRC Grade
- 8.5
- Average Review
- 8.2
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 9.2
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.0
- Average Review
- 9.2
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.9
- Average Review
- 7.6
- Median Review
- 7.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.6
- Average Review
- 6.2
- Median Review
- 7.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.5
- Average Review
- 6.4
- Median Review
- 6.0
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Shoe Comparison
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Altra Paradigm 7
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Altra Paradigm 8
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
Moderate Stability
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| Weight |
9.9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
30mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
30mm.
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| Shoe Released |
Q2 2023
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Q3 2025
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Q4 2024
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Q4 2024
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| MSRP |
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$140
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.5
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8.7
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8.6
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| Comfort |
8.8
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8.7
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8.7
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| Cushioning |
9.0
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8.2
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8.6
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| Durability |
7.9
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8.0
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7.7
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| Appearance |
7.6
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8.3
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8.4
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| Value |
7.5
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7.9
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7.9
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Reader Reviews
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If you are looking for a zero drop shoe, this one is excellent.
12 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 7.0
- Value
- 6.0
I have been a long time fan of Altera shoes. Quite some time ago I read a study indicating the varying the types of shoes you run in cuts down on injuries. Ever since Alteras have been part of my rotation. Even absent that, they make a great running shoe. I sometimes use them for speedwork, since they are responsive and leave my legs in good shape when I am done.
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Good shoe for daily miles
Overpronator, high arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 8.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 6.0
- Appearance
- 3.0
- Value
- 5.0
It's zero drop which is the main selling point. Lots of cushion, and just enough guidance from the guiderail tech to keep from pronating too much. Doesn't feel especially fast, but does a good job of racking up miles and keeping me healthy.