Customer Reviews Altra Escalante Racer

i alternate this shoe with the torin 3.5 (stock pile) and now the XT2. i LOVE the RACER. it has the right amount of firmness in the foam. i would love to see the RACER foam in the next XT shoe (too squishy). maybe call it the XT PRO ;)

i have old chronic injuries and pain. the racer is one of two altra shoes i switch between everyday. the racer has a stiffer mid soul that results in less aggravation of foot and lower body injuries. i hope altra will continue to offer its customers these shoes unchanged for years and years to come.

This is my third pair of Escalantes. I have had the 1.5, the 2.5, and now the Racers. I loved all of them. The racers are so lightweight. They breathe well and are very confortable. I've run in them several times and I'm sure they're making me faster. They are so cute that it's motivating to wear them. Thanks Altra!

My favorite shoe to wear for my fast interval runs and races! Switched to these from Brooks and it solved any previous knee pain I had from running. Will always buy these again.

I love and need the wide toe box. As soon as I put these shoes on I smiled, I could wear them immediately, they fit super well and have never had a problem with them. I also get tons of compliments on them and I love to share, I cannot recommend these shoes highly enough!

The Escalante is the perfect performance shoe for difficult feet. They have no seams to rub against my overlapping toes and bunions. They fit snuggly and comfortably, give plenty of toe space, and allow me to run in comfort.

These shoes are so comfortable! I've taken them on my first couple of walks/runs and I love that there is some cushion, but they're not heavy. They needed absolutely no break in time so that was a bonus!

I have had trouble my whole running life finding a shoe that fits and doesn't rub anywhere. These are great for short distance runs and just wearing around. I will keep buying these.

I run on flat dirt trails.

I've blown through a lot of running shoes. Usually when I'm ready for a new pair, I try on a handful and take them for a test spin at my local running store. I felt really hesitant to buy a pair of shoes online (yes, I'm old!), but the minute I put these on I knew I had made the right decision (I will still visit my local running store). Thanks Altra for making a comfortable, lightweight shoe that felt 'broken in' from the moment I put them on.

I adore these shoes for cardio dance. They look great and I feel light on my feet without any soreness. The thin material is great to keep cool indoors, but might not be as great outdoors.

I was skeptical about these shoes because of the price, but after I put them on, I don't think I could ever wear a "normal" shoe again. The wide toe box is AMAZING. It feels like I'm walking on air. These are definitely the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I've gone on a few walks and done a few high intensity workouts in them, and I love them! They are functional and cute!

I have 5 pairs of the Lone Peak 2.0. I do a lot of trail running and this iteration of the LP is perfect for me. I have 4 pair of the Escalante road shoes as I like to alternate shoes and reserved 2 pair for the treadmill. When I saw these racers I loved the grey ones, but some of the reviews stated the shoe was somewhat narrow. I decided to take a chance and bought the grey ones. I was not disappointed. The fit is just like my other Altras. I've worn them for a couple of 60 minute fartleks. These are light and provide some cushion. I plan on wearing them for a 10-mile road race in October. I'm getting ready to order a 2nd pair. Jm

I am an avid runner with nearly 1,300 miles for 2021. This is by far the best shoe Altra has ever made. I am getting for my first 70.3 triathlon and spent majority of miles in Torin Plush. Its comfortable but a slow shoe and I don't love excess cushioning. This shoe is perfect. Wore it this am for my last half marathon before my upcoming race in three weeks and felt like myself again!! It's bouncy, comfortable, breathable. What else can you ask for?

Love the room for my toes to spread!

I normally run in Altras but I bought these just for my daily "job" wear. I've only worn them to work 1 time and have already gotten so many compliments!!! I just wish I could find the white with the red transition to yellow soles!!! Everyone is sold out of my size.

My new gray/purple racers just came in the mail - the 5th racers I have owned. I am a visual person and was concerned about the color of the soles, but I wanted the grey so much that I took a chance. Well, I was excited to find they look much better on my feet than in the pictures! These are going to be one of my visual faves. My top color choice were the racers that were grey on top with blue soles. And of course the fit is great, as usual. I am so glad to be an Altra customer! Thank you.

I really like minimalist running shoes and have had a few other favorite brands and styles that keep getting discontinued. My long-time favorite was the Nike Free RN before they changed it in 2018. I have been searching high and low for a replacement that is light, with just enough support, that would not give me blisters! I am prone to blisters from shoes that are too heavy, have too much structure and padding, etc. I don't anticipate blisters with these, they are very comfortable and light. The mesh is see through...if I wear white socks with the black shoes, you can see my white socks through the shoes. I don't mind this style, but some may find it too thin. I am very happy I found these and will probably be getting a second and third pair as long as they aren't discontinued!!!! To me, these run about a half size too big, but it's mostly due to the wide toe box. It's almost like clown shoes...I almost went down a half size, but I think I'll get used to the fit instead of going down a half size.

Love these shoes! I've struggled with plantar fasciitis & have gone through many shoes to try to find ones that work. These do!! The mesh upper keeps the shoe lightweight. Love the wide toe box.

I've been using adidas to run, but found that my feet have felt sluggish and my legs tire out faster that I'd like. These shoes are exactly what I've been looking for! They probably wouldn't be good for people who land on their heels while running, but if you prefer barefoot-style running you should absolutely try these!! My new favorite running shoes. I'm a size 9 and these are very true-to-size.

These are my first pair of Altras, and I couldn't be happier. I usually run in Five Fingers, but as an urban runner, using them on sidewalks for long stretches in non-ideal. I was looking for a very minimalist natural shoe that had just enough cushioning to remove some of the concrete sidewalk's impact. These shoes have fulfilled that perfectly. I now alternate them with my Five Fingers, and am even considering buying a second pair or two in case they are discontinued. I also like the simple but bold colors, though more color options would be nice.

Love Altra Escalante running shoes because since wearing them I don't lose any toenails or get any blisters!! Love how light weight they are too!!! I do go up one size.

I have very bad feet. Bunions etc and these shoes are so comfortable....easy to walk. THANK YOU Altra

Bought these for our new Peloton treadmill. Many reviews comment about how the mesh breathability allows dirt to get inside the shoes, but that's not a problem on a treadmill! I love them! There is plenty of room in the toe box, and bonus that they're cute and stylish I bought the white with blue/green soles. As always, I ordered a full size up from my normal shoe size to allow for swelling and they fit TTS. The high heel tab hasn't been an issue for me, but it is slightly higher than my Brooks Launch 7 tab for comparison. Very comfortable!

It's not too narrow, I'll wear them in shortly.