Altra Escalante Racer 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

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Lean, lightweight and responsive, the women's Altra Escalante Racer 2 road-running shoes are ready for starting lines, speed workouts and fast training runs when you're looking for new personal bests.

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Updated engineered knit uppers for comfort and performance-focused breathability
Altra signature FootShape™ fit gives you roomy toe boxes with plenty of room to help your toes move freely, and space through the midfoot
Original FootShape Fit — the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra
Zero drop for natural movement
Altra EGO™ midsole foam for responsiveness and direct connection to the ground, with a touch of firmness
InnerFlex™ midsoles are composed of gridlike grooves designed to provide flexibility and movement
Low 22 mm stack height for quick turnover
FootPod™ technology in the outsoles supports your foot's flexibility and helps the shoes move naturally with your body's movement, so you can interact with your environment
Weight (half pair): 6.4 oz.
This product received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, awarded to products found by the Association to promote good foot health

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Best Use	Running
Running Shoe Support	Neutral
Running Shoe Cushioning	Minimal Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)	0
Heel Stack Height (mm)	22
Forefoot Stack Height (mm)	22
Footwear Height	Ankle
Footwear Closure	Lace-up
Upper	Engineered knit
Midsole	Altra EGO
Outsole	Rubber
Weight (Pair)	12.8 ounces
Gender	Women's

Altra Footwear - Women's

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U.S. Women's	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11..5	12
UK	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10
EU	36	37	37.5	38	38.5	39	40	40.5	41	42	42.5	43	44	44.5
Foot Length (in.)	8.7	8.9	9.1	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.8	10	10.2	10.4	10.6	10.8	11	11.2

Sizing Notes

Altra’s unique FootShape™ toe box and zero to low shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on. When fitting, be sure to allow a full thumb’s width in front of your toes. If your feet are used to cramped toe boxes, Altra shoes may feel a little big at first. Give your toes some time to get used to the newfound wiggle room.

Altra offers a range of FootShape fits:

Original Fit: The fit that started it all, Original is the roomiest of the 3 options from Altra.

Standard Fit: The most common fit from Altra is right in the middle of Original and Slim.

Slim Fit: The slimmest-fitting Altra option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.

IS THIS SHOE TRUE TO SIZE? The product Features above will provide a suggestion if Altra advises you to size up or down in this particular shoe. If no such note exists, please order your regular size.

How to Choose Running Shoes

Where do you plan to run?

Road or track: Lighter shoes for speed, more cushioned shoes for distance
Gravel paths: Hybrid shoes, designed for both road and trail

Cushion comes down to "feel" vs. "float"

Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more groundfeel
Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride

What kind of support do you need?
Depending on your gait, you may need a stability shoe. But most runners will fare well with a neutral shoe.

Make sure the shoe fits.
No breaking in periods, period! Your shoe should fit well from the get go.

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TinyFeet

Dallas

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

6 months ago

Considerably uncomfortable running shoes. I've owned a pair of Altra's in the past and these are overpriced for the quality of materials. There is no shock absorption in this cement-running soul. The mesh of the fabric is so open that these shoes will fill with rocks and debris! Lastly, a ton of pressure is placed on the top of the foot when the laces are lose and even more so when they are tied properly. The color detail applied to the outside looks like it's sprayed on with a thin layer of paint that will wear off quickly. The wide toe box is the only great thing about this shoe. Plenty of room for all the rocks you'll be running with between your toes.

Age:35–44

Weight:100–125 lbs.

Height:5'7"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7

Running Experience:Beginner

No, I do not recommend this product

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Cindy

California

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

I was a bit apprehensive initially but I actually really like these and look forward to wearing them. These are super comfortable. I tried on a variety of different styles and brands and like these the best. These may be the most nice feeling pair of shoes I’ve ever purchased. I use them for interval training and some weight training. The tow box is wide enough but not obnoxious. I like the cushioning. I agree that the openness of the material may be problematic on a place like a trail (or in rain) but these aren’t trail running shoes and I don’t exercise in the rain. Watch out for curbs, I scuffed them on my first time out with them in the wild. I do like these a lot.

Age:35–44

Weight:175–200 lbs.

Height:5'2"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7.5

Running Experience:Casual

Yes , I recommend this product

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Sarah

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 months ago

My feet are 260 mm or 10 inches (barefoot) to 10.2 inches (with socks) and the W9.5/EU40.5 fits perfectly. These Escalante Racers are especially breathable with the mesh construction. I’ve struggled with blisters in Nike, New Balance, Brooks, and Skoras. I used to think my feet were just prone to blistering when running beyond a mile…until I tried Altras. Now I can run 5 miles and don’t get any blisters. So much room for the toes to splay properly. Couldn’t be happier :D

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Running Experience:Experienced

Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5

Yes , I recommend this product

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suki77

CA mountains

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

The top is an open mesh which I didn’t realize. Tiny rocks

Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9

Yes , I recommend this product

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