Altra Paradigm 7 Womens Shoes Size 6.5, Color: Black

I made the switch Altra and the Paradigm 6 and loved the shoe so much that I stocked up on several pairs since I am a daily runner who after decades of running developed various foot issues. I was so disappointed when I got these Paradigm 7's which, as so many others have noted, are way too firm and hard in the midsole. Why did you change the perfect running shoe and what will you do to address this intolerable firmness and loss of cushion which had been present in the 6's?

I love the Paradigm 6. Best shoes I've found for my feet period. The Paradigm 7 feels like a completely different shoe and I returned them. The arch cut into the bottom of my foot painfully and the support is gone - virtually none. The way the shoe is made has changed and you can see that part of the support system has been done away with when you remove the insole (a mesh that extends from the upper across the midsole under the insole. Cutting costs but charging more. Like others have said, the cushioning feels thin and too firm. I found another pair of 6's online and ordered them and plan to order more.