BALANCED CUSHIONINGPlaces your heel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your run.
FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOXFOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOXAllows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability.
ALTRA EGO™ALTRA EGO™Dual-Nature midsole compound with a responsive, yet soft feel for increased energy return.
GUIDERAIL™GUIDERAIL™A feature found on our dynamic support shoes that acts like a highway guide rail to provide guidance only when you need it.
STABILIPOD™STABILIPOD™Acts as a stabilizing tripod by enhancing the three natural stability zones in your foot to help prevent excessive foot collapse or pronation.
The Paradigm 5 is a next-level support shoe that takes everything to the max: max cushion, max performance, and of course, max support. It’s lighter, it’s faster, and it’s loaded with innovative features like the powerfully plush Altra EGO™ midsole, the medial, there-when-you-need-it GuideRail™, and the super-supportive StabiliPods™. Level up your road running with the Paradigm 5.
