Best shoes designed for road running and trail running

Altra Paradigm 5 M
Description
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.
Features
- Last type: FS3 - what is "Last"
- Weight: 11.2 oz / 318 g
- Insole: 5 mm Sculpted Footbed
- Midsole: Altra EGO™
- Outsole: FootPod™ Technology
- Cushion: Max
- Stack Height: 30 mm
- Upper: Engineered Mesh
Benefits
BALANCED CUSHIONING™ PLATFORM
Places your feel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your trail run.
STABILIPOD™
Acts as a stabilizing tripod by enhancing the three natural stability zones in tour foot to prevent excessive foot collapse or pronation.
GUIDERAIL™
A feature found on our dynamic support shoes that acts like a highway guide rail to provide guidance only when you need it.
ALTRA EGO™
Dual-Nature midsole compound with a responsive, yet soft feel for increased energy return.