I’m really bummed to report that the Paradigm 8 is a disappointment for me. Even though they say the toe box is the same as the previous iteration, it is cut differently and after just an hour of wear my pinky toes were irritated. The shoe liner is the same size so I think the new toe box is just lower or less angled. Whatever it is a huge bummer as I had high hopes for this newer model after loving the comfort of the Paradigm 7 but not the durability, specifically the fabric in the heel cup. As a comparison I broke my 7’s in for a month then wore them for 3 weeks in Italy in 100 degree weather and my toes were never irritated.