Altra Running Paradigm 6

Kara Goucher running in the new Altra Paradigm 6.

THE PARADIGM 6:
NOT YOUR DAD'S SUPPORT SHOE™

360 View of the Altra Paradigm 6

A 360-degree video of the new Altra Paradigm 6.

MAKE ROOM FOR A BETTER RUN

Altra Elite Athlete and two-time Olympian, Kara Goucher, shared her thoughts on how to improve her favorite shoe. We listened.

The result? The Altra Paradigm 6.

Altra Paradigm 6

WOMEN

MEN

Kara Goucher in the new Altra Paradigm 6, standing in front of mountains. A quote to the right says

IN A CATEGORY OF ITS OWN

The industry standard support shoes tend to be “big” and blocky. The Paradigm 6 fits more like an everyday trainer with “springiness” and “pop.”

360 View of the Altra Paradigm 6

360 View of the Altra Paradigm 6
Shot or rear portion of Altra Paradigm 6, showing the Ego Max sole.

ALTRA EGO™ MAX

New Altra EGO™ MAX midsole for our most plush and bouncy ride, with added durability.

GUIDERAIL™
GuideRail™ designed to provide extra medial support only when it’s needed.

Shot or instep portion of Altra Paradigm 6, showing the Innovarch

INNOVARCH™

Updated InnovArch™ arch feature encourages better foot placement in each step.

INNERFLEX™
Grid-like grooves in the midsole designed to improve flexibility and natural movement.

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Collaboration is key. That's why we worked with Kara on every detail of the Paradigm 6, from color to comfort, performance, and design.


Kara Goucher - behind the design of the Paradigm 6

Kara Goucher - behind the design of the Paradigm 6
Kara Goucher running during a sunset with the words
Kara Goucher running with an overlay of the Altra Footshape design

ALTRA FOOTSHAPE™ COMFORT

Our signature FootShape™ comfort gives your feet more space to sit naturally and is designed to address biological differences in men's and women's feet.

Women's Paradigm 6 top view