Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 2

These are technically sized correctly but the much more restrictive top material really squishes your feet and makes it feel too small. This was noticeable when stationary but wasn't much of an issue when on the move. The new top gives a much more secure feel while still breathable. These would be great as running shoes but don't plan on using it as a daily 24/7 shoe. You may not notice that it is restricting your feet at first but after half an hour or longer, you'll want to take them off to let your feet spay out. This feels more like a normal shoe with zero drop rather than the large open toe box of Altra. I have fairly narrow feet also, which makes me think it would be even worse for most people. Sizing up half a size may fix this but may also cause other issues such as heel slippage. The heel in the back does go up higher. This will probably give more secure fit but it also rubs a bit more than the 1.5 did. The midsole is a little more firm, which I actually preferred. It won't have as soft on initial feel but I think it provides better comfort/support beyond the initial 15 mins. The bottom has more foam removed for areas that would bend to give it more flexibility but the rubber sole has basically no threads. It is very slippery on wet and smooth surfaces. My year olf 1.5s had better grip than these 2.0 brand new. Overall, I am disappointed with the revision. On initial try, I thought this would be my new favorite shoe as it felt much more secure than the 1.5 did. The restrictive top material on the toebox was the deal breaker for me. These no longer feel like Altras as my toes felt squished together.

Old-ish low volume runner with high arches & wide forefoot. The Escalante is just about perfect for me. This is my third pair. I like the new material in the uppers better than the open mesh of the earlier models -- sand pours in through the older mesh at the beach. If the new upper is a bit heavier for that, I can accept the trade-off. I also like the low cushion in this model because I like to feel the ground as I run. I do anticipate that the smoother tread pattern (vs. earlier model) will make it more difficult to see 'tread wear' patterns for analyzing gait symmetry, braking, and landing zones. But it is less likely to pick up mud and grit that might get tracked into the house. See photo for both tread pattern and typical grit. Always trade offs.

I've got two pairs of Altra Lone Peaks and love the fit and feel. I hoped the Escalante would be a good road option but the fit and feel don't work for me. Even at a half size larger, the toe box feels tighter than the Lone Peaks. And the material in the tongue and lacing support is very restrictive - to the point that they became uncomfortable just trying them out around the house. Thank you Zappos for your generous return policy.

Love my 1.5's ... Only tried on the 2.0's in a store... Everything about the 2.0 was as good as the 1.5,,,not really any better overall ... BUT the new bottom sole I do not like... may be great for running? ... but felt 'hard like plastic' for walking... no longer that nice soft squishy sole I personally love in the 1.5.s ... So strange I removed the insole to see if they maybe added a plastic rock plate or something... but I did not see any...

Trained in and raced half marathons in both the original escalante and esclante 1.5 without any problems. Seems like the escalante 2 not only changed their upper for a more structured fabric but the volume shrunk a good amount. Most notably, the midfoot area is very tight and you can feel the pressure on both the sides and tops of your feet. If you've always thought of the escalante line as too wide for you, this version might be the one you need.

Very comfortable!

These are great all around running shoes and my first time trying an Altra shoe. The perfect amount of cushion while still being responsive and lightweight. I'm in love with the extra roomy toe box. These are perfect for my wider feet without actually being a wide sole. I'll definitely check out more from Altra in the future.

Comfortable fit, great price -- true to size - very happy with my purchase ----- and customer service was great.

Great shoe true to size wide toe box just an excellent shoe.

This style was a new one for my husband but the fit and comfort of walking in them were just what he was looking for.

Love the fit, especially the toe box. They are very light, and the first 4 runs, the shoe felt great, forefoot has nice spring! Delight to run in them!

Size & Fit are true to Altra size. I wear a different size in other shoe brands. I have ran in these shoes 16 times and have 60..8 miles on them. The material of the upper shoe is very thin/light. The sole is very comfortable and feels great to land on. Like I am wearing a pair of comfortable loafers. The sole of the shoe is great - I thought it was flat when I bought it. The "foot landing" is super cool. I really love these shoes they remind me a bit of the Altra One. Except lighter. I had worn Brooks & Asics when I went on a break after a bad pair of Altra. I think I am going to purchase a pair of the Torin for winter runs.

Wow out of the box comfort. I love Altra shoes and they are now my go to. The style and toe box are what make them my favorite. I got mine in blue and they look really nice.

Lightweight, minimalist running shoe for me. I’m used to the Torins but I love these for shorter runs.

Finally a running shoe that understands that humans have 5 toes and not 4!! The drop is negligible it feels refreshing, though I understand I have to work my way down to them. There's still surprising 'bounce' to the shoes though less so than my Nike Pegasus Turbo's I was running in. But at the end of the day my feet actually feel good instead of wrapped up tight post run/workout. The red is pretty sweet styling too.