Women's Paradigm 8 Wide

Name: Women's Paradigm 8 Wide
Brand: Altra Running Australia
SKU: AL0A85RQ010-060
Price: 279.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

FootShape Original

$279.95

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Description

It’s a supportive shoe disguised as a sleek road runner. And it’s here to help guide your feet in a straight line while delivering efficient, lightweight strides. We updated the Altra EGO™ MAX midsole compound, for a more cushioned yet lightweight underfoot feel. GuideRail™ technology encourages natural foot placement with gentle guidance on the medial side, but only when it’s needed. A redesigned engineered mesh upper and ghillie lacing system combine to improve breathability and fit. A premium molded heel collar, featuring soft detailing, offers comfort at first step-in. It’s got a roomy toe box to help your toes move more freely with a secure midfoot and zero drop, so you can move naturally. Looking for a supportive, cushioned running shoe that’s got your back (and your feet)? You found it.

Specification

Best For: Support, Road Running, Walking
Heel-To-Toe Drop: 0mm
Upper: Engineered Mesh
Midsole: Altra EGO™ MAX
Weight: 307.6g
Cushion: High
Stack Height: 30mm
Support: GuideRail™
FootShape™: Standard

What's new

Updated Altra EGO™ MAX midsole compound, designed for a more cushioned ride
Re-designed engineered mesh upper, made to improve fit and breathability

Altra Size Charts

Finding your perfect Altra fit starts here. Measure your foot in centimetres, cross-reference the chart below, and you're ready to run.

Our Signature FootShape™ Fits

Every Altra is built on our FootShape™ last so your toes can relax and spread out naturally. Within that, we offer four fit profiles to suit different foot shapes:

Original

The fit that started it all. Our most generous option, with the highest volume and maximum room for natural toe splay.

Standard

Our most common fit. Designed for a secure midfoot lockdown while still giving the forefoot room to breathe.

Slim

A closer-to-foot feel for narrower foot profiles, without sacrificing the space your toes need to function.

Wide

Even more room through the midfoot and forefoot. Built on a 2E last for men and a D last for women.

Want a deeper read on which fit profile suits you? See FootShape™ Fits.

How to Measure Your Foot

Stand on a piece of paper with your heel flat against a wall.
Mark the tip of your longest toe (this isn't always your big toe).
Measure from the wall to the mark in centimetres.
Match the measurement to your size in the table below.

We recommend leaving roughly 1 cm to 1.5 cm of room at the front of the shoe to allow for natural foot expansion during your run.

Men's Shoe Size Chart

Your usual AU men's size matches the UK system. Altra ships in US sizes — that's the size you'll order.

US	UK	AU	EU	CM
4	3	3	37	22
4.5	3.5	3.5	37.5	22.5
5	4	4	38	23
5.5	4.5	4.5	38.5	23.5
6	5	5	39	24
6.5	5.5	5.5	39.5	24.5
7	6	6	40	25
7.5	6.5	6.5	40.5	25.5
8	7	7	41	26
8.5	7.5	7.5	42	26.5
9	8	8	42.5	27
9.5	8.5	8.5	43	27.5
10	9	9	44	28
10.5	9.5	9.5	44.5	28.5
11	10	10	45	29
11.5	10.5	10.5	46	29.5
12	11	11	46.5	30
12.5	11.5	11.5	47	30.5
13	12	12	48	31
14	13	13	49	32
15	14	14	50	33
16	15	15	51.5	34

Women's Shoe Size Chart

Your usual AU women's size matches the US system. Altra ships in US sizes — same number, no conversion needed.

US	UK	AU	EU	CM
4	2	4	34.5	20.5
4.5	2.5	4.5	35	21
5	3	5	35.5	21.5
5.5	3.5	5.5	36	22
6	4	6	37	22.5
6.5	4.5	6.5	37.5	23
7	5	7	38	23.5
7.5	5.5	7.5	38.5	24
8	6	8	39	24.5
8.5	6.5	8.5	40	25
9	7	9	40.5	25.5
9.5	7.5	9.5	41	26
10	8	10	42	26.5
10.5	8.5	10.5	42.5	27
11	9	11	43	27.5
11.5	9.5	11.5	44	28
12	10	12	44.5	28.5
13	11	13	46	29.5

Size Conversion: AU, US, UK, EU & CM

International sizing can be confusing. Here's the short version for AU shoppers:

Altra always labels its shoes in US sizes. The US column is the size you'll order at checkout.
Men's: Australian men's sizing follows the UK system, so your usual AU size is the same as the UK column. Read across to find the matching US size.
Women's: Australian women's sizing follows the US system, so your usual AU size is the same as the US column — no conversion needed.
If you measure your foot in centimetres, the CM column is the most accurate guide.
EU sizes are shown for reference.

Wondering how Altra fits compared to other brands? Read: Do Altra shoes run true to size?