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* The outsole on the Olympus is quite hard, and can lack traction on a treadmill at steep incline.
* The Paradigm is slightly more cut away at the base of the heel to produce more of a rocker effect.
[[File:OlympusParadigmRun.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px| I actually ran with an Olympus on one foot and a Paradigm on the other. It's a great way of comparing two shoes, but don't try this at home as it's also a great way of getting injured.]]
=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.
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|[[File:ParadigmOlympusTop.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|Here is a comparison of the [[Altra Olympus]] and the Altra Paradigm from above.]]|[[File:OlympusBondiTop.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|Here is an comparison of the [[Hoka Bondi]] and the Altra Paradigm.]]
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|[[File:ParadigmOlympusInside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|Here's the [[Altra Olympus]] and the Altra Paradigm from the inside.]]|[[File:ParadigmOlympusOutside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|…and from the outside.]]
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|[[File:OlympusParadigmSole.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px| The Paradigm (top) has less grip and more flexibility than the Olympus. ]]|[[File:POCMSB_Top.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|[[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]] (From left to right).]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:POCMSB_Inside.JPG|none|thumb|x300px300px|[[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|x300px300px|[[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|x300px300px|[[Hoka Stinson]], [[Hoka Bondi]], Hoka Conquest, [[Hoka Mafate]], [[Altra Paradigm]], [[Altra Olympus]] (From top left to bottom right by row).]]
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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