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Altra Paradigm 8 vs Nike Structure 26

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

Specs for Altra Paradigm 8 and Nike Structure 26
SpecAltra Paradigm 8Nike Structure 26
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Stability Stability
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 10 mm
Weight 307.6 g 321 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$170.00 ~$145.00

Which should you pick?

Altra

Pick the Paradigm 8 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 307.6 g vs 321 g
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Nike

Pick the Structure 26 if…

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

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Nike.

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