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Altra Escalante Racer 2 Road-Running Shoes - Men's
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Lean, lightweight and responsive, the men'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 FootShapeâ„¢ 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 EGOâ„¢ midsole foam for responsiveness and direct connection to the ground, with a touch of firmness
- InnerFlexâ„¢ midsoles are composed of gridlike grooves designed to provide flexibility and movement
- Low 22 mm stack height for quick turnover
- FootPodâ„¢ 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): 8.8 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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View the Altra Escalante Product LineView all Altra Men's Road-Running Shoes| 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) | 1 lb. 1.6 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Altra Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.4 |
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.
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Kyle
Napa, Ca
My choice of brand for life!
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This lightweight, breathable, well-constructed, well-cushioned product is my personal go-to. Whether in training or in competition, the Escalante Racer continues to allow me to hit my PRs over and over again. As an endurance enthusiast, I feel like this brand has been constructed for me. Bravo! Keep up the consistency. I will continue to use Altra as my endurance brand of choice.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Dallin
Nashville, TN
Indifferent towards the update! Great shoe
1 year ago
Ran my second marathon in this and felt just as expected. 0 break in period needed. Only gripe is the tread. Want to remain minimalist, but seems like a more durable design or material is plausible. Pictures are of 40 miles of use
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ra
Tampa, FL
Great shoe! More support but still light.
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got to test run the new Escalante Racer. Planned on doing 3-5 miles but I ended doing 8. Overall, I like the shoe. A little more heavier and sturdier than the last iteration but still a good ride.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Drew A
Boston, MA
An instant classic
1 year ago
I've run three pairs of Escalante Racer 1.0s down to the nubs, they are my all-time favorite running shoe (and the original Escalante before that). So to say I was apprehensive about a 2.0 iteration would be an understatement. But I'm very happy with what Altra did here. They kept the essential qualities that made the ER great, updated with some new materials and a few small tweaks. I find them to be a little more stiff, not as flexible in the mid- and outsole. It's a tradeoff of agility for greater stability. But I appreciate the firm ground feel, and they still feel light and responsive. I expect they will have better durability as well.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Marc
Central Texas
These belong in everyone's rotation!!!
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have now done a couple runs in these and wow if you loved the original Racers I think you'll be really happy with these. They feel really close to the originals as far as the firmness and ground feel. I think the fit is even better...they have a nice roomy toebox as you'd expect but they feel almost more stable than the originals. For the lovers of the original Racers I'd say have no fear...they didn't screw up your shoe and if you like the originals you'll be thrilled. In a day where all the running shoes seem to be adding more and more stack/cushion these are a breath of fresh air. These belong in everyone's rotation!!!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Colby
Colorado
Don't listen to the trolls, it's still an amazing shoe
10 months ago
There is very, I mean very, little difference from the first iteration of the racer. It still runs broken in right out of the box, the weight difference of 2oz is not noticeable even after several miles at sub 7min pace. It's more breathable. I can barely tell the difference in the midsole. Do not let the trolls (all saying the exact same thing, probably 1-2 same people) sway you from purchase. Either way, the original racers at size are not available for purchase anywhere, so it's time to settle. Why? Because there is still nothing remotely comparable unless you go full minimalist or go back to running on clouds.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Justin
Virginia Beach
Tried to love, but returning for the original racer
1 year ago
It is a good shoe and I really wanted to love it, but it just does not fit my foot quite like the original racer. It feels just a bit heavier and stiffer. Also, it is just a bit harder on my feet and ankles than the original. I think Altra tried to add a little extra room in these, which is generally good, but they do not quite conform to my feet as well as the original. I found my feet moving around too much within the shoe when I am starting and stopping. I've been wearing Altra's for over a decade and these are still among the best shoes Altra has made to date. They may be a good fit for other people, but ultimately the original is just better across the board for me.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Chris
Gig Harbor, WA, USA
Best road running show I've ever bought
1 year ago
Love this shoe. From the first time I ran in it I could tell this is exactly what I was looking for. Never bought the original but started with the 2.0. However, I have had several Altra shoes over the years. This shoe is amazingly breathable and I love the original foot shape (my Torins did not quite fit my foot with the standard foot shape fit without sizing up). The return on the run is exquisite and the ground feel and stack height are perfect allowing me to run longer distances but without all the cushion that eventually wears on my knees and hips. No pain whatsoever in these shoes. Absolutely love them.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Kyle
Napa, Ca
My choice of brand for life!
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Escalante Racer has been my go-to pair of running shoes. Whether in training or an event, this lightweight, breathable, well-constructed, well-cushioned product absolutely shines. As an endurance enthusiast, this brand allows me to continue to achieve PRs again and again. This is the brand that has been constructed for me-well, at least that's how I feel! Bravo! Keep the products coming with consistency. I will test everything Altra-related!Â
Yes , I recommend this product
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Michael S
Poor customer service
4 months ago
Shoe is just what my son wanted and it was a gift. REI policy on returns has left me extremely unhappy with their customer service!!! What you have a 20% off coupon and return the shoes just to re purchase them lee the 20 % and your membership gets flagged for excessive returns, at least have the decency to respond to my request for an explanation. Never again since REI doesn't seem to care anymore! I can understand based on the return a several expensive bikes that were poorly constructed and not given the dividend on high priced item, but the least you can to is follow up with my situation
Yes , I recommend this product
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