Customer Reviews Altra Escalante Racer

I absolutely love this shoe. I bought it to use as a race day shoe but I'm considering just making it my go to shoe for regular use of all different runs. They feel great. Lightweight and lock to your foot really well. And with not much between the road and my foot, I feel the shoes are incredibly responsive. The only downside I could see is that they might wear out quicker due to not much rubber there. I've worn them for 5ks, 10ks, plan on wearing them for a half marathon soon. Love them! and the color schemes available right now are eye popping.

I have a pair of Boston Escalante Racers that I enjoy running in. Once I saw Colorado Limited colorway I had to place my order! Please keep making these limited Escalante Racers.

The Escalante Racer gives the feel of the surface and a thin, high quality sole. It's my go to shoe for EVERYTHING (training, racing ...). The only change I'd request is to re-offer white fabric.

Keep making the racers! The Escalante 3.0 is no longer true to the Escalante model but fortunately the racer gives you what you are looking for. No excessive cushioning and plenty of flexibility.

Exactly what I was looking for. A perfect road shoe with just enough padding and a flat, wide bottom. The only possible downside could be the open mesh design that could let in debris. But I'll take the trade off of the excellent ventilation all day every day. Love these shoes.

I have tried many shoes with all the super foams and super high stack and the Escalante Racer is most comfortable because it feels like nothing is getting into the way with how my feet and body want to move. Each time I get plantar pain or knee pain from other high rated shoes I return to these and all my niggles fade away without lowering running volume. These are the true Allrounder super shoe!

I have finally found the perfect shoe for my foot after 20+ years of running. I run without socks for triathlons and out of the box did 4 miles with no abrassions or even hot spots from seams inside. I always have to tape inside seams after a few miles with any other shoe. They are the perfect neutral, zero drop without being fully minimalist. They are an island of peace and sanity in an industry suddenly hellbent on making the thickest sole possible. I train and race in these for everything from 5k to marathon, trail and road. I hope they never stop making them.

Introduced to zero drop shoes by daughter. Best move I have made. Running is a pleasure.

I own an assortment of running shoes from all the different brands. Super shoes, carbon fiber, high stack, low stack, expensive and affordable. Nothing feels better to me than the Escalante Racer. I forget I'm wearing shoes when running in these. Upper is breathable and secure. Midsole is responsive and comfortable while still allowing road feel. I feel like a kid when I run in these. I enjoy them at all speeds and distances. On my second pair and hope will buy more as needed. You can get a ton of mileage out of these as well. Altra - PLEASE don't change or discontinue this model!

I mostly wear these in the gym. I over pronate when i run so i wear different shoes for running

I have wide feet and bunions so I ordered the men's 8 instead of women's 10. I love the mesh on the toe box for these and just find them perfect. Training for a marathon soon and so glad I found altras

My favorite shoe ever. The upper is perfect, comfy/airy but secure enough to make quick maneuvers. The shape is wide in the FOREFOOT and not in the heel. The midsole is thin, and super responsive. The insoles are removable, which is important for minimalist runners And the whole shoe is very very light. Sadly the colors totally suck through every generation. Altra pleeease offer these with toned down colors!!! The retro gray, teal and orange combo on the escalante 3s is so nice.

Introduced to altra zero drop wide toe box by running coach. Escalante Racer comfortable and light.

My absolute favorite shoe to run in. I have gone through around 5 pairs of these shoes and the still are my favorite. I have tried other Altra models that were okay but left me missing these shoes. Please for the love of running, don't get rid of this model.

Altra, please keep making this shoe for those of us who don't want to run in the moon shoes that have become so popular. Responsive, wide without being too roomy, sock-like fit.

Super comfy, breathable, zero drop and a wide anatomical shaped toe box. Zero break in period needed and were awesome during a half marathon.

I've been in Altra's for some time now. After running in the in Boulder Boulder Escalante I fell in love with them. They are comfortable, light and FAST! HIGHLY recommend

I wasn't sure about these @ the start, but i have grown to love them. Currently, my go to speed/ work-out shoe. Love the lock-down vs the regular Esc. Hoping that new colors means this shoe will last.

I typically wear minimalist/ barefoot shoes for casual wear and training. However, for running, I found I wanted a little more cushion. I was glad to find the Altra Escalante 2.5 a few years back. These had all the features of a barefoot shoe (foot-shaped, zero drop) but with a little padding. I haven't tried other road running shoes from Altra, but their cushion stacks look thicker than I'd want. I also have the Lone Peak 6 for hiking and trail running. Anyway, I loved running in my Escalante 2.5s but over time, they wore down. When it was time for a new pair, I was deterred by the negative reviews on the Escalante 3s. So I waited and eventually decided to try the Escalante Racer. I really like them. Took them out of the box for a 5-mile run today and they felt great. They are similar to the 2.5s, however, the upper feels a little more snug. I think this is a good thing, it could feel a little sloppy sometimes running in the 2.5s, especially during any lateral movement where it felt like the edges of my feet could roll off the footbed. The Racer upper feels tight, with no lateral movement, but still comfortable with room in the toebox. I've seen other reviews complain about the colorways, and in general, I agree. I actually held out on the Racers until a second color was released. I went with the Dark Grey and like it. The grey is conservative, but neon accents pop and give the shoe some style. I do have two nits to pick about the Racer compared to the 2.5. 1 - the laces on the Racer are short, especially compared to the 2.5s. If I were to use the final two eyelets near my ankle, I might not be able to tie the shoe. 2 - the lateral space between the eyelets, over the tongue is very open. I feel like there is not enough material in the upper to more fully wrap the shoes around my foot, especially at t the bottom near the toebox. See pics for a side-by-side comparison with the Escalante 2.5s. Even with these two minor issues, this is still the best running shoe I've found for my feet. Not sure why foot-shaped shoes are the exception rather than the rule. Or how so many people can wear Hokas or Nikes to run. Is it a status or style thing? Nevertheless, I am glad Altra makes foot-shaped shoes, and glad I found them.

Still the best shoe in the Altra line up. Just ordered the new color. Please keep making this shoe! This is what the die hard Altra fans want! Remember your following!

I have been through about seven pairs of these 'escalante racers'. It's what I use exclusively for training and racing ultra-triathlon. < 500 miles a pair. Thank you altra for continuing to sell this!

I have loved this shoe so far. Super light, snug fit around the heel unlike some experiences I have had with the standard escalantes. Good ground feel but very responsive.

My 2nd pair of Escalante Racers & I love them. Hope Altra stays true to them with future models & doesn't mess them up. I'm clearly bitter about my Torin 6 (loved the Torin 5 except for the tongue)

These are only running shoes my son can wear for running that will not hurt his feet. Please do not discontinue and add more colors. The black one with the size we bought a whole bag was tighter than the blue one.