Customer Reviews Altra Escalante Racer

I love this shoe. Best ever to walk in. Lightweight and amazing

Earlier this year I qualifed and accepted into Boston 2024 in the Gray Altra Escalante Racers. This weekend I did my first full IRONMAN, a 2.4 mile ocean swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. Marathon split was 4:51. The racers are solid. I only wear the Racers or Riverias

I love zero drop shoes. They feel much more natural and with no strain in my back or knees when running long distance. These shoes also have a wide and comfortable toe box, yet a more narrow heel. This is perfect for me, because I suffer from blisters in almost any other shoe brand. Lastly, there is ample cushioning and nice response from the ground for a very light weight shoe. I could not recommend these more for any distance - from 400m to a full marathon. Well done, Altra!

PLEASE bring these back in white and light gray for women I LOVE these running shoes and I would buy 5 more pairs in each of those colors if you would PLEASE bring them back!! I do not like the new ones! I check all the time for them and can not find them anywhere!!!

I only wear this shoe. I would like to see a variety of colours please

I love these shoes so much!!! They're so light, unlike any shoe I've had! Currently training for a half marathon with these bad boys and my times are really good, thanks to these shoes!

Love these shoes! Super lightweight and true to foot shape. Please make more attractive colors though.

This is at least my sixth pair! I adore these shoes! The toe box is plenty wide and the mesh keeps your feet cool in this crazy Florida weather!

I bought these shoes in the winter (while training for a race scheduled in the spring) on a suggestion from a physiotherapist. I haven't run in anything else since. After some prescribed exercises and wearing these shoes my plantar fasciitis is almost totally cleared up and I can run >10km with no discomfort. (I ran a 10k in these in the spring and could have continued wearing them the rest of the day (which I have never had happen). The only issue is that I can't find them ANYWHERE. I am in Canada and can't order from this site and I have looked on so many websites and in stores IRL and can't find them anywhere. I would buy 10 pairs if I could. Re: fit these fit tts for a minimal foot-shaped shoe but if you are comparing to a mainstream shoe these will fit big (IMO)

Had high expectations for these shoes based on reviews and reports I'd read. I have to say honestly they've exceeded those. I wanted foot shaped running shoes with minimal quality support, since I mostly wear barefoot style shoes but need more support for running. From the moment I put these on I loved them and each run gets better and better. Worth every penny.

I love the brand the shoes and the customer service I I'm very satisfied with using the shoes as a daily base. These shoes are just the best I have about 5 pairs and will continue buying them.

I bought the BoulderBoulder as a novelty to run BB, but during training for a half, after using these vs the new Brooks Ghost I bought to replace my old, I may stick with this style and brand from now on. I love the low cushioning

I wear them for racewalking. I'm very hard on shoes so I save the Escalante Racers mostly for track workouts and races as I wear them out fast. Very lightweight and breathable with a good feel - I don't care for the really thick soled shoes.

I love the Escalante Racer. The toe box is perfect, the level of cushion is perfect, the length of the laces is perfect, the teal color is perfect. It's nicely ventilated for warm weather, too. I hope Altra doesn't ruin it with "upgrades." I've worn Escalante Racers since I bought the Chicago Marathon racer on sale in 2029. They've always been great shoes.

I have 2 pair in the gray but I would Love to get my hands on white!!! I would even purchase another gray pair if only I could find them?!?! I could (and have) wear these all day and my feet, legs & knees feel wonderful! Please let me know if I can locate a white & gray pair somewhere? I don't understand why the styles change when so many people like certain styles like this one?!

Wow!!! These sneakers are amazing!!! They fit great and are super light. I used to have the Altra Torin 2.5 that came in the original foot shape. And I loved that fit because I have bunions and typical running sneakers are way too narrow, so I was a bit apprehensive about the standard foot shape. But I am pleasantly surprised and I absolutely love the fit!!! They are so comfortable!!!

As someone who wants the feel and fit of a "natural footwear" shoe but needs a little cushion for road mileage, this shoe is the unicorn I was looking for. They are remarkable in the sole and light (even lighter than some of my true barefoot shoes) despite the cushion and are very fast and responsive. After running in them for several months, they're now the only shoe I will use for training and racing. They give my toes plenty of space without my foot sliding around, which has been a challenge for me in other brands. My only complaint, as someone using them for everyday- I wish they came in more boring colors. I know they are racers, but I love me a classic black and white sneaker!

These are the perfect, breathable shoes, they are so comfortable. They are my go to shoe, and they are adorable.

So glad my daughter directed me to this wonderful brand. These shoes are perfect for active adults who want a lower stack height and zero drop shoes. Looking forward to the release of more colors!

I really love this shoe! I have had at least two of every color option they have offered. I wish they had more options for color!! I would have two of those as well!

I love these. I am in fully barefoot shoes but when doing a lot of HITT workouts or walking a lot these are great. I wish there was an option that had a little less insole.

I made a great choice with my first minimalist shoe purchase. I was worried about the toe box being too narrow but it is very generous and gives my toes plenty of room to flex. I just wish it came in more colors! Would recommend it for someone looking to transition into a minimalist-style running shoe.

Hey Altra! Love your shoes so much. The escalante racer is the perfect minimalist running shoe, but I don't like the harsh and contrasting colors they come in so much that it prevents me from buying them. Will you please release these shoes in different colors that aren't contrasting primary colors like black and red or red and neon green? What about pink? Or teal? Light blue? Sage green? Periwinkle?! The other shoes y'all make come in such great colors. Please let them spill over onto the racers! Thank you!!

I have been running in the Escalante 1.5 for years. I loved the wide footbed at the ball of the foot, the zero drop and the flexibility. I have tried all of the newer iterations but they never quite worked for me and I was getting a little desperate because my shoes were starting to show a lot of wear. Altra recommended the Racer and it is perfect. I may even like it better than my old Escalante. I have had no problems transitioning whatsoever. The ball of the foot is plenty wide enough while still keeping my foot in place. The sole is flexible yet provides enough protection for my feet when running on gravel. The mesh upper is good for keeping my feet cool although I am afraid that it won't be great for winter running. Best of all, I have had no foot or leg pain after my runs. Truthfully, the only complaint that I have is that the shoelaces are too short in two of the three pairs that I bought. I run around three miles five days a week and am about 5 ft. 4 in. and 120 pounds. I always size up a full size in Altras, otherwise I find them too short.

I have been running exclusively in Alta Escalante racers now for 1+ years and I am a high volume runner - 1,900+ miles last couple years - used to rate in Torins and regular escalantes but migrated to just the racers for last year and my running is better for it. I wear these shoes for racing, training for all distances from 5K to Marathon. I love this shoe. I really want this shoe in hot pink (with a yellow altra logo) or florescent yellow (with a red altra logo or florescent orange (with a yello Altra logo) I cannot get over how much stronger my feet are from running in these shoes.