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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Best Running Shoe Reviews – Altra Paradigm}}
The Altra Paradigm is a [[Minimax]] (minimum drop, maximum cushioning) that follows on from their success with the Olympus. It's a similar to the [[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka One One]] shoes, and it improves on their design in many ways.
=Characteristics=
=Compared with Hoka=
Compared with the [[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka range]], the Olympus/Paradigm is not quite as well cushioned, but has a much better toe box design. I also prefer the way the Olympus/Paradigm tapers the midsole towards the front of the shoe creating a more gradual rocker effect. The closest Hoka to the Olympus/Paradigm is the [[Hoka Bondi]], especially the Bondi Speed.
=Gallery=
{| class="wikitable"
|- valign="top"
|[[File:ParadigmOlympusTop.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|Here is a comparison of the [[Altra Olympus]] and the Altra Paradigm from above.]]
|[[File:OlympusBondiTop.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|Here is an comparison of the [[Hoka Bondi]] and the Altra Paradigm.]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:ParadigmOlympusInside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|Here's the [[Altra Olympus]] and the Altra Paradigm from the inside.]]
|[[File:ParadigmOlympusOutside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|…and from the outside.]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:OlympusParadigmSole.JPG|none|thumb|x300px| The Paradigm (top) has less grip and more flexibility than the Olympus. ]]
|[[File:POCMSB_Top.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|[[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]] (From left to right).]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:POCMSB_Inside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]]
|[[File:POCMSB_Outside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:POCMSB_Rear.JPG|none|thumb|x300px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]]
|}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}
