ALTRA Women's AL0A5484 Paradigm 6 Road Running Shoe

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Dusty Teal
Size Chart
US Running Shoes
Brand SizeEU SizeUK SizeHeel to toe (in)
5.5363.58.7
63748.8
6.537.54.59.1
73859.2
7.538.55.59.4
83969.6
8.5406.59.8
940.5710
9.5417.510.2
1042810.4
10.542.58.510.6
1143910.8
11.5449.511
1244.51011.2
13461111.6

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Care instructions
Machine Wash
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Leather

About this item

  • Go Further: Our GuideRail guidance system provides extra medial support when you need it most and our FootShape toe boxes allow toes to splay for natural foot positioning and comfort
  • Stay Comfortable: The updated Innovarch arch feature encourages better foot placement in each step and the Altra EGO Max cushioned midsoles are light, luxurious and responsive
  • Push Yourself: Balanced Cushioning places your heel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your run
  • Stay Focused: 30 mm stack height provides ample cushion for long runs
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    Purpose: Unleashing human potential by inspiring the world to move naturally.

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Product Description

Paradigm 6 Running Shoe

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Max

Beathable, Mesh

Standard Footshape

Paradigm 6 in action

PARADIGM 6 | BLURRING THE LINE

Collaboration is key. That’s why we worked closely with Altra Elite Athlete and two-time Olympian Kara Goucher on every detail of the Paradigm 6. The result features our luxurious and responsive Altra EGO MAX midsole foam, a slimmer aesthetic that will have you questioning whether it’s really a support shoe, and support features that will remind you that it is. The new Paradigm 6 is “in a category of its own.”

Paradigm 6 in action

Cushioning

Innerflex

Guiderail

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Outsole FootPod FootPod FootPod FootPod FootPod
Weight (oz) 9.3 8.3 8.3 6.9 7.7
Cushion Max High High Moderate Moderate
Stack Height (mm) 30 28 28 26 24
Innerflex ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Brand

Purpose

Innovation

OUR BRAND

Altra Running was founded on an innovative approach to running shoes. An approach that took us from the back room of a specialty running store to the front of the pack on roads and trails across the world. With innovation at our forefront, our founders created our first shoe with the help of a toaster oven. This was the start of our signature shoe construction to help you move naturally and has kept our brand going for a decade while aiming to keep you running.

OUR PURPOSE

Unleashing human potential by inspiring the world to move naturally is what Altra Running is all about. Our purpose is built around discovery, joy, responsibility, natural movement, and finding your potential.

OUR INNOVATION

Our wide-lacing system inspired our signature FootShape design to encourage natural movement. While a household toaster oven inspired our founders, FootShape and Balanced Cushioning has inspired thousands of people to unleash their human potential. That’s the foundation of Altra Running: innovative, disruptive thinking.

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Product details

  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ AL0A5484305105500M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2022
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Altra
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q7RCZWS
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 894 ratings

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
894 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, toe box, arch support, and performance of the shoes. They mention that they look like normal shoes, have a wide toe area, and provide good support. Some appreciate comfort, and quality. However, some customers dislike durability and disagree on fit.

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149 customers mention120 positive29 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say they are sturdy, and their feet never hurt. Some say the shoes are nicely cushioned and light feeling in their feet.

"These shoes are so comfortable, good size toe box, fits true to size, and look great." Read more

"I love how comfortable and supportive these are...." Read more

"...Unfortunately these did but I don't fault Altra for this. It was nicely cushioned and I loved the color combo. Maybe it will work for someone else." Read more

"Soooo comfortable. Lots of padding and plenty of room in wide toebox. Love these shoes!" Read more

59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. For example, they mention it's a great walking shoe, and a good road running shoe. Some say the heel and mid-sole are solid, and the arch is good.

"...They feel like clouds that’s also help my walking form and give me the support my feet need to be comfortable walking/running any distance!" Read more

"...The unique shape of Altra's shoes works really well for my feet as I have wide toes but a narrow heel...." Read more

"...My fifth pair. Comfortable with support. The soles last longer than another brand that I was wearing. Great shoe all around...." Read more

"I went up half a size and they fit perfectly. They’re thick and look small even though it’s a size 9!! The shape of the feet is just right...." Read more

31 customers mention27 positive4 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say they are cute, nice looking, and not weirdly orthopedic-looking. They also appreciate the bright, fun colors and the many color options.

"...shoes are so comfortable, good size toe box, fits true to size, and look great." Read more

"Wide toe box, comfortable, beautiful design and color...." Read more

"...It was nicely cushioned and I loved the color combo. Maybe it will work for someone else." Read more

"...The shape of the feet is just right. Love the color too. These are reasonably priced and they are my top pick." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers like the toe box of the shoes. They mention that it gives their foot room and does not cramp their toes into a point. They also appreciate the cushioning and the wide toe space.

"Wide toe box, comfortable, beautiful design and color...." Read more

"Soooo comfortable. Lots of padding and plenty of room in wide toebox. Love these shoes!" Read more

"I love these shoes! I love that they are shaped for your foot. They are cushioned, comfortable and zero drop!!! Amazon was great...." Read more

"...My toes can spread out instead of jamming against the outside of the shoe (even when I bought wide in other brands...still sucked) and I put them..." Read more

29 customers mention26 positive3 negative

Customers like the arch support of the shoes. They say it provides good support, with more support midfoot. Some mention that the zero drop feel great and offer the support they need. The cushioning and arch support are perfect for their arches and ankle support.

"...They feel like clouds that’s also help my walking form and give me the support my feet need to be comfortable walking/running any distance!" Read more

"...better constructed, and even though I liked the max padding and the max support, somehow it just didn't feel as comfortable in the toebox as the..." Read more

"...When I tried them they felt supportive (I have plantar fasciitis so this is very important) and they were not very narrow at the toes...." Read more

"This is a pair of comfy shoes. It has a very good arch support. The only that is I didn’t like the color combo." Read more

27 customers mention23 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the shoes. They mention that it helps their sore feet, knees, and back feel better. They also appreciate the roomy toe box and the fact that the back is low so it doesn't rub the achilles.

"...of the shoes - Altra's shoes fit my feet well, are comfortable, and don't wear out a month in from rubbing my toes on the sides...." Read more

"...but it’s such a supportive shoe to begin with i find no issues with running in them (so far!)..." Read more

"...Did not blister. That was my 1 star reduction...." Read more

"...Great for knees and Achilles issues. I heard Altra is discontinuing these ( paradigm 6) and moving on to the paradigm 7…...." Read more

84 customers mention42 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that they fit like their normal size shoe, and have a good size toe box. Others say that the shoe runs a little small, and the toebox is not wide. Some say that they are too tight, and some say that their initial order was the wrong size.

"These shoes are so comfortable, good size toe box, fits true to size, and look great." Read more

"...Can't say enough good. They do run a little short. Paying attention to the size chart and reviews is important for this brand...." Read more

"...or wearing my toes out of the side of the shoes - Altra's shoes fit my feet well, are comfortable, and don't wear out a month in from rubbing my..." Read more

"...This is my second pair. Heads up, this shoe runs a little small so if your normal size is 8, then I recommend that you get an 8.5 for more comfort..." Read more

21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the shoes. For example, they mention that the soles are already falling apart, the bottom of the shoe started coming undone, and the laces did not seem like sturdy athletic laces. That said, some say the shoes wear out too fast and the quality is not usual.

"...It was cut a bit wider and the fabric just seemed to pull in the wrong direction for me when I flexed my foot...." Read more

"...I’m just frustrated because they only seem to last 3 months before the soles have bald spots and my feet start to hurt again...." Read more

"...that they last until about a week ago, when the bottom of the shoe started coming undone...." Read more

"...HOWEVER, I have only had this shoe ONE MONTH and the tread is coming off...." Read more

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LOVE these shoes.
I went up half a size and they fit perfectly. They’re thick and look small even though it’s a size 9!! The shape of the feet is just right. Love the color too. These are reasonably priced and they are my top pick.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good shoes
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Size: 6Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
These shoes are so comfortable, good size toe box, fits true to size, and look great.
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GRTX99
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Size: 6.5Color: Yellow/WhiteVerified Purchase
Wide toe box, comfortable, beautiful design and color. It can rub your skin on the back so make sure to wear ankle socks or higher (not no-show socks). Hope they last for a long time. Highly recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Wide toe box, comfortable, beautiful design and color. It can rub your skin on the back so make sure to wear ankle socks or higher (not no-show socks). Hope they last for a long time. Highly recommend
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Jared
5.0 out of 5 stars So comfortable
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
Size: 8Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
I love how comfortable and supportive these are. They feel like clouds that’s also help my walking form and give me the support my feet need to be comfortable walking/running any distance!
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Lauren Rosenbush
4.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to love them but not the right fit
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
Size: 7Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
I have an extra bone in the side of my foot so I was looking for something that wouldn't rub it. Unfortunately these did but I don't fault Altra for this. It was nicely cushioned and I loved the color combo. Maybe it will work for someone else.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great shoes
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Size: 9.5Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
Soooo comfortable. Lots of padding and plenty of room in wide toebox. Love these shoes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty much perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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This is one of the best pairs of running / walking shoes I've ever owned. The unique shape of Altra's shoes works really well for my feet as I have wide toes but a narrow heel. With most shoes, I usually end up either getting blisters on my heels or wearing my toes out of the side of the shoes - Altra's shoes fit my feet well, are comfortable, and don't wear out a month in from rubbing my toes on the sides.

This is the first time I've ever seen a higher support shoe from Altra, and I'm very glad I found them. I've enjoyed their trail running shoes before, but they are very low support. I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis and have needed more support than the trail running shoes provide, and these were the perfect result. My current pair has already lasted many miles, and I fully expect to buy another pair as soon as they wear out.
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AngelaKy
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite brand
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Size: 8Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
Love these shoes! My fifth pair. Comfortable with support. The soles last longer than another brand that I was wearing. Great shoe all around. Will definitely buy again.
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Canary
3.0 out of 5 stars Strange Styling At the Back
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
Size: 7Color: Dark BlueVerified Purchase
RE: ALTRA Women's AL0A5484 Paradigm 6
Made in Vietnam

Okay, so now I've tried the Torin 6, the Provision 6, and the Paradigm 6. I've decided I like the Provision 6 best. The Provision 6 fits a bit more snugly, has adequate support, and just seems to bend with my foot better. The Torin 6 was fine but it didn't have the support I was after.

For the extra price, I thought the Paradigm 6 would be the best of the lot but I was somewhat disappointed. Even though it seemed a bit better constructed, and even though I liked the max padding and the max support, somehow it just didn't feel as comfortable in the toebox as the Provision 6. It was cut a bit wider and the fabric just seemed to pull in the wrong direction for me when I flexed my foot.
The shoe also has an odd asymmetrical design at the back of the heel which I didn't like.

It was fairly clear that I had received a pair that were already worn and I don't know if that might have contributed to the odd pull in the fabric. They didn't come packaged with the cardboard inserts and tissue my other two came with. The laces on one shoe were flopping everywhere and there was debris in the outsole. Good luck to whoever receives them next. I'm sending them back. :)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Strange Styling At the Back
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
RE: ALTRA Women's AL0A5484 Paradigm 6
Made in Vietnam

Okay, so now I've tried the Torin 6, the Provision 6, and the Paradigm 6. I've decided I like the Provision 6 best. The Provision 6 fits a bit more snugly, has adequate support, and just seems to bend with my foot better. The Torin 6 was fine but it didn't have the support I was after.

For the extra price, I thought the Paradigm 6 would be the best of the lot but I was somewhat disappointed. Even though it seemed a bit better constructed, and even though I liked the max padding and the max support, somehow it just didn't feel as comfortable in the toebox as the Provision 6. It was cut a bit wider and the fabric just seemed to pull in the wrong direction for me when I flexed my foot.
The shoe also has an odd asymmetrical design at the back of the heel which I didn't like.

It was fairly clear that I had received a pair that were already worn and I don't know if that might have contributed to the odd pull in the fabric. They didn't come packaged with the cardboard inserts and tissue my other two came with. The laces on one shoe were flopping everywhere and there was debris in the outsole. Good luck to whoever receives them next. I'm sending them back. :)
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Forty something couple
5.0 out of 5 stars Best runners
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2023
Size: 9Color: Dusty TealVerified Purchase
Love Altras. I’ve been wearing them for years
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Manu
5.0 out of 5 stars Il marchio è una garanzia
Reviewed in Italy on April 16, 2024
Size: 8Color: Dark BlueVerified Purchase
Stesso modello della mia precedente, pagata quasi la metà. Scarpa molto confortevole, non costringe il piede, è adatta al mio modo di correre e mi permette di non avere problemi a schiena e ginocchia.
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Lina
4.0 out of 5 stars Passar den naturliga foten perfekt!
Reviewed in Sweden on February 7, 2023
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Kanske önskat något bättre dämpning, men passform perfekt och mycket skön.
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Sir G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent shoes
Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2024
Size: 8Color: Dark BlueVerified Purchase
It was a present, they look great, very good quality, after many reviews I bought them. I recommend them. They are zero-drop shoes, meaning that they are great if you have shins pain or knee pain. The heel is low for that purpose. Your feet feel freer inside, they are meant to let the feet do the work rather than the shoe. I have a pair too, they are my rotation shoe for long easy jogs, but great for walking too.
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Estrella
1.0 out of 5 stars Enviadas usadas y sucias.
Reviewed in Spain on April 24, 2024
Size: 7.5Color: White/GreenVerified Purchase
Muy ilusionada abrí el paquete para encontrarme que estaban usadas y sucias. Asiq las tuve que devolver y llorar.
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