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Altra Paradigm 8 vs Brooks Ghost 18

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Altra Paradigm 8 and Brooks Ghost 18
SpecAltra Paradigm 8Brooks Ghost 18
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Stability Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 10 mm
Weight 307.6 g 289.2 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$170.00 ~$150.00

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the Paradigm 8 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Brooks

Pick the Ghost 18 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 289.2 g vs 307.6 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Brooks.

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