Best shoes designed for road running and trail running
Altra Paradigm 6 (Men's)
Description
Lightweight. Fast. Grippy. Fast. Responsive. Fast. There are many words to describe the speedy Superior 4.5. The Quantic™ midsole offers a lightweight yet responsive ride for high-speed trail days. The MaxTrac™ outsole and multi-directional lug pattern brings grippy traction to any terrain. The improved upper brings better breathability and durability. And finally, the removable StoneGuard™ offers lightweight rock protection for when the trails get extra rugged.
Features
- Last type: FS2 - what is "Last"
- Weight: 7.0 oz / 198 g
- Insole: 6 mm Contour Footbed with removable StoneGuard™
- Midsole: Quantic™ with InnerFlex™
- Outsole: MaxTrac™ Rubber with TrailClaw™
- Cushion: Low
- Stack Height: 21 mm
- Upper: Seamless wrap-around engineered knit
Benefits
FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOX
Allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability in uphill climbs and downhill descents.
BALANCED CUSHIONING™ PLATFORM
Places your feel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your trail run.
INNERFLEX™
Grid-like grooves in the midsole allow your foot to flex while being lighter, for more speed and better performance.
FOOTPOD™ TECHNOLOGY
An outsole technology that actually maps the bones and tendons of your foot to help it bend and move naturally.
QUANTIC
New midsole cushioning with a perfect blend of plush, responsive cushion and a lightweight ride.
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.
FIT4HER
Every women's shoe is customized to the unique shape of the female foot.
GAITERTRAP™
Hook-and-loop tab allows strapless gaiter attachment that prevents debris from building up beneath the shoe.
TRAILCLAW™
Canted lugs positioned strategically beneath the metatarsals to provide traction at toe off.
ALTRA EGO™
Dual-Nature midsole compound with a responsive, yet soft feel for increased energy return.