Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 4

I have two pair of earlier escalante that I purchased and loved them. I purchased a pair of blue escalante 4s. I am very disappointed in the fit. I am keeping them but the older model is my go to.

Haven't really worn them just tried them on will update accordingly but I wanted to warn people the reviews stating that the black is not black are accurate it is more of an ash Gray I have taken a picture with my black socks on you can refer to they are nice just not black also a little bit narrow along the midfoot lace length seems good this time which is rarely the case on altra shoes lately

These shoes are an everyday wear for me. Within 2 wks the the toe grip on the sole began peeling away. Shoe is super comfortable. Not happy with quality. Shoe is dark grey, not black as shown here.

feels better than the 3 but still not what I was expecting.i wish they would go back to the 2.5,those were the best and wish they could make better colors or at least have a customized option

I loved these my first run out. The toe box is wide which is awesome. Usually with other brands the toe box is too short and too wide and i end up losing toenails. Didn't have that issue at all with these! The next two runs out i had to stop due to my arches cramping terribly. I have high arches and unfortunately these do not offer enough support. Attempted to wear them at the gym but they are too slick on the bottoms for the floors there. I would say if someone has low arches these would 100% be my recommendation.

I love the shoe feel and still use them but a chunk of the sole in the exact same spot came out on both shoes. If it wasn't both shoes I'd say it was probably me but this also happened after having maybe 15-20 miles on them. The laces could stand to be slightly longer as well. The color also says black but they are really a navy blue in person.

I am a race walker who has happily worn every version of the Escalate until the 3's and 4's. The 2.5's are my favs. The heel counter on the 4's is way too stiff, causing me, for the first time, to have Achilles issues.

Like many others have stated, the outsoles on these shoes wear out far too quickly. Altra needs to use more durable materials, or even the most loyal customers will shop elsewhere.

The Escalante is all I've used for road running for years. This version is too snug on the heel and just feels off compared to prior versions. If it wasn't broke.... please go back to how it was!

I got my first ever pair of Altra shoes on 10/26/25. Today is 11/18/25, and the back (heel) portion of the upper is completely ripped through on one shoe, and nearly there with the other. The soles aren't worn through (yet) but they do seem to be wearing very quickly compared to other shoes I've had in the past. I wear these shoes only for normal daily use and some walking in my neighborhood. I always wear quality socks with them. I've never had a pair of shoes that has lasted less than a month. Extremely disappointing, especially at this price point. This amount of wear is completely unreasonable for less than a month of normal wear. That said, as soon as I put these shoes on, I loved them. The fit was true to size, and perfectly shaped for my feet. I especially love the wide toe box - I always end up with blisters when I wear regular sneakers, but since I've had this pair, that problem is gone. My posture and gait seems to be improving as well with the zero drop, although it hasn't been long at all.

I've worn previous versions of this shoe. I thought version 1.5 were the best. Version 2.5 were pretty good as well. Even the Racers feel great. I would run half marathons in those and my feet would feel great, but for some reason version 4 gives me plantar fasciitis, even after only running 1 or 2 miles. I'm hoping a new version comes out soon and that it will be closer to the 1.5s - I'm going to need new running shoes soon, but I can't buy the 4s again.

I agree with Jess that the Escalante 1.5 version were the best and most comfortable. The subsequent versions don't compare in wearability and durability. Go back to that version please.

Love the look and feel but the sole wore out so quickly I'm hesitant to buy again. I walked a few times a week on pavement for 4 months and the sole is already bare. I understand wear and tear is normal but these shoes are hardly worn and already need to be replaced. Dissapointed. My husbands torins did the same thing.

These shoes fit and feel great, but after less than a month the tread is completely worn smooth in some places. I only do about 10-15 miles in these shoes a week. I expected much better longevity.

I loved these shoes so much and wanted to love them forever, but they wore out within three months. They are so comfortable, but got a hole super quick because the material is not durable. A lot of money for a shoe that doesn't last. I contacted Customer Service, but they sent be an automated email stating their policy. these are made for my feet! They just need to last longer!

I purchased these shoes 4 months ago and loved their comfort, but after minimal use (2 to 3 miles about 4 days per week) they have an interior hole at the heel, causing blisters and discomfort.

I love the blue color. I have several previous versions of this shoe. This one is disappointing. The upper cuts into the top of my foot. Please bring back the thicker tongue and upper of version 3.

I have had three pairs of Escalantes and by far these are the worst. The arch support is gone, the tongue is no longer padded, the toe box is not as wide, the shoestrings can barely be tied. It's back to the drawing board to find a comfortable pair of walking shoes. I'm so disappointed in Altra for changing up their shoes so drastically.

ALTRA definitely uses a chemical in the material of their shoes that has fragrance. It is enough with all the air fresheners we have to breathe in public places to also have them in our clothes. Altra shoes instead of smelling new, smell like air fresheners. That is the reason I had always returned my orders from Altra. Left shoe uncomfortable smaller than right. The Black/Black color is a dark gray not black.

I have worn the Escalante for years. I recently purchased the new version and had to return them to my local running store. The redesign with the lip at the top for the loop and the change in the solid piece of plastic (?) on either side for the lace to go through hits right on my bunion. It took me forever to find a pair of shoes that did not hurt to run in. On to find something I can run in.