Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 4

I love my lone peaks for hiking so decided to invest in altras for walking. Never have I ever broke anything and now I have a stress fracture and have been unable to walk for 2 months. I have to assume this is the culprit. Lack of cushion or something.

My husband has worn Altra shoes for ages, so I bought him a new pair for his birthday. That was Jan 29th, and today is Feb 23rd and pieces of the tread are just peeling off!! So disappointed.

I have been an Altra fan for 10+ yrs. They have been the only shoe to fit me properly and I have not looked at anything else since I found them (for both trail and road shoes). I just received the Escalante 4. My feet were numb within 20 minutes of a base run. Then again on the second run. The wide toe box is gone. There is pressure on the sides and top of my feet. They fit more like an Asics or Nike, which I can not wear. I am very disappointed. I guess it is time to look at Topos.

When I first tried these shoes on i immediately noticed some type of arch support. I thought it was just my imagination but After pushing through 43 miles, my feet began to hurt. Call me crazy but there's a notable arch. In these and the racer 2's. The Escalante 4's are bulky and stiff. The tread wears quick also. The only pro I can think of is the toe box. Kudos. I don't think I can wear these even for walking. Goodbye Altra.

Altras quality has been slipping over the years and is getting worse. I have worn these shoes casually twice ,and the tounge is already coming un-stiched. Meaning it will not be attached much longer.

Good luck trying to return this! The sizing was off despite it being labelled as "fits small" (it doesn't). Company return website then non-functional for the following 2 weeks. Go elsewhere

Bough these shoes two months ago, the tip of the rubber sole started peeling away. I've only used them to work out and casual walking. I submitted a request to the warranty dept and they denied it. Emily said it was wear and tear. This is the last pair of Latras I'll ever buy.

Thought I'd try something different than the Torin but this is not it. Got the shoes today. Took off my Torins that are getting worn & put the Excalante 4 on. There is not nearly as much cushion in the forefoot as the Torin & the cushion felt weird. Also the tongue is incredibly thin & flimsy & curled in on itself when I put the shoe on. There are going right back in the box to send them back & ordered another pr. of Torin or try the Paradigm.