Escalante Racer Running Shoe - Women's
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On race day, we lace up the Escalante Racer Running Shoe that gives us the same fit of the original but with a livelier ride. The foam underfoot is slightly firmer, giving back more energy with every stride as we drive for a spot on the podium.
Details
- Road running shoe for speed training and race day
- 0mm drop encourages a natural gait and healthy midfoot strike
- Ultralight upper offers optimal breathability
- Wider toebox allows for natural toe splay
- Energetic cushioning provides a soft yet responsive feel
- Grid-like grooves in midsole increase flexibility
- Foot-mapping sole stimulates natural movement
- Item #ATRQ01D
- Upper Material
- engineered static mesh
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- 5mm Contour
- Midsole
- Altra EGO foam, InnerFlex
- Sole
- FootPod
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- low
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 22 / 22mm
- Drop
- 0mm
- Claimed Weight
- 5.7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 300-500 miles
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 196 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 7, 2024
Yes-in the right color...white or light gray
I LOVE these shoes!!!! PLEASE bring back white and light gray for women!!! I will purchase several pairs of each of those colors!! PLEASE! I Love the wide toebox, the mesh and light weight and arch support! I do not like the dark colors and will not purchase them!
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 4, 2024
Hands down best running shoe for treadmill
I'm on the Altra site to get my second pair of the Escalante's because they truly are such a perfect pair of lightweight low profile running shoes. Like a fitted sweater, each foot is wrapped, yes wrapped atop a zero drop base for speed. My current pair is about a year old, and while they still feel fresh, it's not a bad idea to switch them out....with the identical model. Because I love them.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
April 1, 2024
These shoes are the best!
I love these shoes! They are great for running, but also work great for my training workouts that include other exercises with my running. They are super comfortable, provide plenty of room in the toe box and have just been all around great so far. The only con is that I wish there were more color options.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 30, 2024
Disappointing.
I am so disappointed. I found these shoes a few years back because of a recommendation from my chiropractor. These shoes were allowed me to run with no knee or hip pain, it was fantastic. I would order these exact shoes, in the same size, about every six months. Never had an issue. Put them on, lace them up and run. They never had to be broken in. I was anxious about ordering a new pair after the company switched over and i heard the products being used changed. However, i ordered and i am so disappointed and saddened. These shoes do not fit the same/fit well. I can barely tie the laces because they are so short (as other reviews point out) and they continue to give me a blister on my right heel and thats with WALKING in them, i havent attempted running yet because they dont fit right. I dont know what you did to these shoes but it is disappointing because my go-to running shoe is no more. Please bring back the old version.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 30, 2024
Didn't realize completely open mesh
Entire shoe is all open mesh. Didn't realize it from the pictures but it is so see through you can tell what color/logos are on your socks! Not practical if in contact with any moisture whatsoever.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 24, 2024
Stiff and uncomfortable
I have had 3 pairs of escalantes in the past that I love and have worn until they could no longer be worn. In comparison, these feel stiff, narrow and the mesh is irritating to my foot. I have been in barefoot shoes for 3+ years, and the stiffness of these takes away the benefit of being able to feel the ground and creates a more rigid push off. I will not be buying another pair.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 21, 2024
Favorite running shoes I've ever had / first zero drop
These are my FAVORITE shoes ever. I got them a year ago when I wanted to transition to zero drop. I was using hokas before, so there was definitely a transition period when my calves were getting used to the new muscles being used. After that, I quickly noticed way less pain in my ankles and hips after running. I've tried to convince all my runner friends to transition to zero drop after these shoes. They've lasted me many miles and I don't think they'll go anytime soon :)
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
March 18, 2024
Can't even get my foot in them!
I have a wide, high profile foot so have a hard time finding a shoe that works for me. Found Altra some years ago and was ecstatic that both the regular Escalante and Racer fit great, so much so that I bought a second pair of each immediately after trying the first pair. I decided it was time for new Racers only to find that even though it's supposed to be the same shoe, it's far from the originals that I bought a couple of years ago. I couldn't even get my foot in them! I returned them for a refund and have since looked at other Altra models, hoping one would work. After reading the reviews, I'm going to have to pass. I need a shoe with foot shape, low or zero drop, low stack height, and something that will accommodate my high arch/profile foot. The previous shoes had enough 'give' in the upper fabric that it wasn't an issue and were comfortable straight out of the box. The new ones? Not even close. Truly disappointed that Altra has abandoned what we all thought was their ethos. Might as well team up with Hoka.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 28, 2024
I have never returned shoes, but I returned these.
Before purchasing I read reviews that stated it was like running in concrete blocks. Being so in love with my 2.5's that I've run into the ground, I naively thought they were exaggerating. Especially when the shoes arrived. They were so light! But I couldn't even run a mile in them without feeling like I was fighting every step. Imagine running with platform flip flops taped to your feet. I checked the fit over and over, retied the laces (which are super short), and even tried to change my stride. The only thing that felt good was walking. Not jogging, not racing. I don't know why they changed so much when they had a good thing going.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
February 19, 2024
Comfortable but tongue/laces are needing improvement
These shoes are great for HIIT classes but the tongue is barely big enough to cover my foot and the laces are extremely short. I have size 7 feet and have never run into this issue with other sneakers.
Originally reviewed on altrafootwear.com
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