Altra  Escalante 5 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

Before settling on this pair of Altras, I had done my research online. Since joining a Zumba class six weeks ago, I had been wanting a pair of zero drop shoes that provided a little more cushion to soften the repeated concussive impact of my feet hitting a concrete floor during class. I switched to zero drop shoes a couple of years ago to help with hip and lower back discomfort, and I really didn’t want to go back on that decision, but I also knew I needed more cushion for my feet and ankles. Then I discovered the Altra shoe line and thought they would be the perfect solution. I tried them for the first time in class today and absolutely LOVED them! They are exactly what I had been wanting, and I am also grateful I was able to find them in my local store without having to order them online.

I found these shoes to be an odd shape and fit oddly compares to my other altra shoes. And they didn’t have the cushioning I thought they would have.

Just ordered two additional pairs. I have loved the Escalante 3 and Escalante 4 because the low stack gives me great road feel. The fabric in the toe area of the Escalante 5 continues what I love about versions 3 and 4-- softer toe area at the front of the shoe, low stack height, comfortable lacing -- while giving me a slightly wider and longer toe box in the same size I always wear. Fit over the mid foot (I have high arches) is excellent. The laces are long enough. I played with the lacing at the upper eyelets to perfect the fit over the area of the instep closest to my ankle. Altra, please give me more fun, bright colors -- The Escalante 3 in fuchsia was a real winner. The pink is OK, but I'd like something more bold. After wearing it for a few days, I ordered the shoe in the pale blue and black with white sole.

I own three pairs of Escalante 3s and they were my favorites! The sole on the 4 was clunky (stiffer material), and that has drastically improved on the 5s. However, the foot bed is more narrow across the ball of the foot. I had to go up 1/2 size, and it’s still slightly tight at the ball of my foot, while being looser at the heel and midfoot. I want to love these as much as my 3s, but they’re just not quite right. Now shopping for other brands.

I dont run. I have arthritis and arch issues and loved the older Escalantes. I have to use an orthotic insert for arch support. With the wide toe box design they were perfect. I love the movement of the sole. I believe they used to be wide width but I may be remembering wrong. These new ones are too narrow. Even the tongue of the shoe is too narrow. You can see my socks on the sides. I don't have fat feet. I do have wide feet. These shoes are the only ones I have found that don't hurt my feet with the way the sole moves. I wish they were made in wide width. I tried the lone peak but the soles make me heel plant too much and the upper not being mesh doesn't have enough give to let my feet spread out. I am just feeling defeated when it comes to foot wear. Being a nurse on my feet all day it is so important to find the right shoe. Please Altra. Think about the wide feet folks.

I have 3 pairs of Altra shoes and these are my favorite by far. The toe box is the most roomy and the material is lightweight, breathable, and looks lacy. Not too bouncy but there is enough cushion to walk all day without feeling it. I am looking to buy another pair in a different color.

This shoe does not feel like my LP or Olympus fit wise. The length seems accurate but the toe box is narrow. I don’t have wide feet but do have MN and a bunion. I changed the lacing which was a little helpful. The tongue of the shoe hurt my right ankle where it hit when walking until broke in. I love my other Altra’s but these were sadly disappointing.

Love these shoes for gym ,weights and elliptical . I use the Olympus for trail running, please bring back some grey colors !,, some of these colors are not good, tan,,,light blue , lots of white . Bring some good colors back , fun but nicer. Also more grey ones ,,thanks !,

These were my first pair of Altra's and I thought I was in love, but I've owned them for only a couple months and have used them for pretty normal walking and there's already a big hole worn in the heel. Such a bummer because they're so comfortable.

I tried on (no joke) 35 different pairs of sneakers and finally..these won my heart. They are so comfortable and perfect. I normally wore a 7 in previous years' Brooks glycerin, but went up to a 7.5 in these.