Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 2

I'm not sure what happened w/ the redesign (2.0) but it is not as comfortable as the 1.5 and has caused calf issues. The 2.0 feels hard and unforgiving, the tongue moves side to side, and the ride isn't as cushioned. I'm now scouring the internet for 1.5's in my size and buying them ALL!

The 1.5 fit my foot perfectly. The 2.0 feels bulky and too big. I returned my 2.0 after running in them twice and they had the 1.5 on clearance and I ordered a pair. I probably should have ordered more than one pair. Another great shoe down the drain. I'll have to look for another brand or style is they don't go back to the 1.5 design.

The tongue is too short and material is stiff. The toe bed is too wide.

I have been a long time fan of the Escalante, but this latest update is a big disappointment. The sole was stiffer and the upper was much looser - a very strange combination. It was so loose feeling across the top of my foot, I thought they sent the wrong size at first. In addition, the tongue is much too short - especially if you use the lace lock holes. There also was no padding around the top of the ankle, as previously. For me, the whole shoe was very uncomfortable. I'm sending back.

I loved my escalate 1.5; flexible, comfortable, free. But this guy is a whole different design than before. Super bummed about it. It looks great, but the feel is completely different from the 1.5. It's tighter and the top is more solid. Not a fan. If you loved the 1.5, you'll be disappointed with this. Go back to the 1.5, please!!!

I have worn and loved the Escalante from the beginning. This latest update is terrible!! The shoe is stiff, inflexible, and heavy. The tongue is too short, and the tread on the bottom has been changed, and not in a good way. I have worn Altras almost exclusively for the last 6 years, but have had to look to other brands lately because your latest models feel cheap and horrible!!

Wanted to replace my Escalante 1.5 shoes which I use for 3 mile fast walking every day. These new shoes were stiffer, not as much cushion and the tongues are too short. When I tie my laces, then tie on my feet and not on the tongue which does not come up that far. I love Altra shoes and the way the 1.5s fit so I will look for a retailer who still has the 1.5s.

After falling in love with Escalantes since beginning and also the racer Im beside myself. The 2.0 is NOT more flexible, its the opposite, VERY stiff and FLAPPY! I'm a mid foot striker, a triathlete that runs EVERY DISTANCE, yes including marathons, and I had a hard time on a two hour training run in these! As other reviewers commented you feet feel heavy to the point I heard foot drop, which I NEVER EVER HAVE, and the only way to avoid was to scuff. AND THIS IS A RUNNING SHOE where speed actually matters? Im a podium athlete time totally matters. Sorry folks, I would be happy with something that lasts longer but not at the expense of shoe performance!!!! I went online and bought three pairs of 1.5s and another pair of racers hoping Altra comes up with a solution before these all wear out otherwise Im on yet ANOTHER QUEST to find a new running shoe and it may not be an ALTRA Im sorry to say!!!!!