Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 2

I have recently been diagnosed w/ a pinched nerve and the wide toe box and zero drop shoes have been a welcome relief! This pair in particular has been awesome! Extremely comfortable on my feet and for running. I had a pair of Topos that wore out within 6 months. Topos replaced them, but ultimately were not as good as quality product. VERY happy w/ Altra shoes and have 4 pairs of different shoes total. Other friends have also purchased day hikers, trail runners, etc...Altra is the bomb!!! The ONLY complaint I would have is that some designs of shoes are NOT good for walking in the rain b/c they kick the rain back up on your shoe. It seems that the rubber sole is a means to carry the water...running isn't the issue b/c my feet are warm just by activity...but when walking after/during rain...they are NOT good unless you buy the waterproof versions..which currently are only trail runners. ALTRA needs to make more waterproof road running shoes.

Great shoe. I bought 2 pairs. One for running and one also for walking.

I started with the Escalante 1.5s and now am on my second pair of the 2s. I rotate through a number of shoes including the Kayentas, Lone Peak 4.5s, and Hoka Cliftons. The Escalante 2 is my absolute favorite. It is stiffer and more fitted than the 1.5 and I feel like I can actually take a turn in them without me feet sliding around. The 1.5s were terrible for anything other than running in a straight line.

This is my first experience with Altra and I'm very pleased. It's a great daily trainer for me. The wider toe box and platform feel so nice and stable compared to other shoes. (In a comfortable way not in a "stability shoe" way). I'm excited to put more miles in this shoe. It has a nice balance of comfort and responsiveness.

I've been an Altra fan since the 1st Intuition. I've loved the Escalantes in all of their previous forms, so I ordered the 2.0. This shoe is stiffer out of the box & I was initially disappointed, but due to Altra's generous return policy I decided to give them a try. I LOVE THESE SHOES. They have all the the cushion and space I've loved in previous versions, but somehow they are just more responsive. I feel like I can run faster for longer. Might be my favorite Altra of all time.

I got these shoes about a week ago and they have been really great! I had been having a lot of issues with my knees. I am easing back into running with these shoes and there is a noticeable difference. Granted, I have not gone that far yet but still, even walking and lifting I have noticed less fatigue in my knees.

I disagree with the poor reviews of this edition of Escalante. I've owned 3 pairs of version 1.5. They were my faves until the 2 came along. The 2.0's are a tad stiffer in the midsole, allowing more forward propulsion upon push off. I liked the 1.5's, but now feel more energy is wasted when I wear them. The 2.0's provide everything and more in my opinion.

The cushy feel is amazing! I am hoping this feels just as good after a few months.

I have been wanting to try Altra and the Escalante is closest to what I have run in with another brand. I am using them for working at the hospital to get used to the zero drop before I start running in them. They feel great and I love the look and color of them too. Better in person than pictured.

When I first bought these they were a little snug around my arch and ball of my foot (I have high arches though so this isn't shocking). They broke in pretty quick! I'll be honest, I'm not a huge long distance runner or anything, but I am quite active and walk/run a few miles here and there. These are just super comfortable. I wear them to workout, to work, etc. They feel comfy/bouncy, which is a nice shock absorber for my knees/hips. I love the gray/black color with the super cute teal symbol!!

hi! I love these shoes! And I disagree with many of the negative reviews for these shoes. They're incredibly lighter than my previous brooks running shoes and they are soft and easy to run in. That being said, I did not have a pair of the previous version, so I cannot compact it to those. But, compared to my brooks, they're heaven. When they came in the mail, I tried them on and they felt so amazing, I ran around the block a couple times just to see how it felt... and it felt amazing. My only gripe is they come untied sort of easy, but maybe I'm just bad at tying knots. And the tongue rubbed my foot for the first several runs, but that now seems to be broken in. The toe box is amazing. I have wide feet and have struggled with finding running shoes that are comfortable. These and Topo's wide toe box have been my absolute favorite. If you are hesitant because of the shape, don't be!

I love this shoe. Super comfortable and roomie for my toes. I don't feel that they feel heavy!

These are my first altra running shoes and I love everything about them, especially the footshape toe box and balanced cushioning.

This is my first pair of Altras and I love them. I tried on a few different styles from this brand and these were the most comfortable. Plenty of toe wiggle and cushy but light and flexible sole. The volume of the toe box above my knuckles could be just a smidge bigger because with thicker socks it can feel a bit tight, but overall these are my new favorite shoes. I've had them about 5 months and they are holding up really great, but thinking about buying a second pair so I can have one for running and one for everyday.

Love wider toe box and narrower heel. Fits my foot. Low rise gives me most comfort I have had in years

I'm a runner - now mid-distance due to boredom with marathon training. I like this shoe better than the 1.5 version. My feet feel more connected to the ground whereas the 1.5s seemed too boggy after several weeks. My foot also "swished around" too much in the 1.5 and they wore out quickly (again I don't run high mileage). I like that the 2.0s don't feel as cushioned because I can't feel the ground with over cushioned shoes. If people want a shoe they can fold into a pocket then I suggest they purchase racer shoes. My foot feels more secure in the 2.0 but I still get a natural feel and my toes can splay which ultimately gives the foot natural stabilization. My feet and legs feel energized during and at the end of my runs. I also like that the shoe last is semi-curved. I can't run with a straight last (as in the Torins) because I get blisters and hot spots on the lateral ball of each foot and great toe. I do agree that the tongue is too short with the 2.0 but I can live with that.

My third pair of escalantes. The 1.5's were more stretchy then the 2's, but the 2's are the absolute perfect road running shoe. This show has changed my running. I have used it for 10kms, half marathons, full marathons and my latest running feat, the 24hr ultra running event. I ran the 24hr my escalante 2's for the entire race with never changing my shoes once. It was unreal. The escalante 2 offers superior cushioning, and firmness for stability with each stride. So impressed by the comfortable ride this shoe gives despite the race distance.

I wear a size 7 in regular shoes and a 7 1/2 is perfect for me in Altras. I am a veteran runner but encountered an unfortunate fracture of my hip/femur which required surgery, this was pre-Altra shoe wearing. I am now back to running and wanted to give this brand a try, and am SO happy I did. These shoes are the PERFECT fit and allow my gait to stride the way I feel it was meant to. So far no pain in my calves which I worried would be the case with zero drop and honestly no complaints with pain. I worried about the larger toe box since I have a narrow foot but I think this shoe shape is what my feet have needed all along. Thanks to the engineers/design team for this shoe. I'm back doing what I love.