Customer Reviews Altra Escalante 4

When I wore them out, I felt like I was in foot heaven! Going to train and run my first 10 k in these!!

Back to great! I'm stocking up. If you have been waiting for the original Escalante feel, these are for you

Took these out today for run. Wasn't sure how long I would go but the shoes were amazing. Ended up running a half marathon first time in these. These shoes are back to what Altra is supposed to be. Best edition ever of the escalnates

They take weight off of my toes.

I loved Escalante 1. 2nd & 3rd generations of Escalante had "improvements". Escalante 4 is back to being great! New colors are always fun, but rest on your laurels. This shoe is great

I am so happy they finally went back to a more original design with the Escalante! My feet are so much happier! Thank you for listening Altra!

I was a devoted escalante 2.5 owner. I had at least a dozen pairs. I now have a 3.0 I can't wear and I returned my 2 pair of 4.0 three weeks ago. You changed/cheapened the fabric on the upper and the sole does not feel the same. Not the same quality at all. Try to get it right on your next version and please refund my return it's been 3 weeks and no credit to my credit card!!!

I've put 25 miles on these shoes. I'm in denial about them hurting my pinky toes- the whole time. Today I re-laced them, trying heel lock at the ankle, hoping that would help. Regrettably, it didn't resolve my issue.

They hurt my feet so bad!! Worst shoes ever!!

They hurt my feet so bad!!

I tried these on hoping to be able to replace my worn out Escalante 3s. While I didn't mind the new fabric and liked the slight increase in footbed stiffness compared with the Escalante 3s, I couldn't purchase the Escalante 4 because the new model has NO arch support.

THANK YOU for bringing back the features that made early versions superb! I couldn't wear the 3 version but these are the best ever. Love the gray, already bought 2 pairs (since I'm afraid it will become unavailable) and plan to buy more!

My first pair of Escalante was a gift, and now I've got 3 pairs. I wear one pair for my morning walks, and alternate the other pairs for work and life. At work I'm on my feet a lot. I've tried Brooks, Saucony, Danskin and others that were supposed to be wide. But every time they were truly wide enough for my feet, they were also 2-4 sizes too long and more like clown shoes. For the first time in my 57 years I've got shoes that don't cram my toes together! I tell people about them all the time.

I was very excited about these shoes - zero drop, wide-toe-boxed, with more cushion than the truly minimal Xero zero drop running shoes. But I'm disappointed with how narrow these shoes are. Granted there was no wide for this model, these shoes are narrower than my regular Hokas. There's not enough space for real toe-splay. Altra should make a wide for their non-maximalist running shoes.

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.

I own three pairs, please never discontinue! I have extremely wide feet at the toes, "wide" width shoes from other brands rarely fit me because the heels are also way too wide and my foot bounces around inside the shoe, getting blisters. These shoes are the perfect shape for my weird feet. Please make more options in this "original" foot shape, or more colors of the escalante, I'll buy them! I appreciate that they're simple, solid color designs so that they can be worn as a daily sneaker. Maybe a dark blue, cranberry, and dark green option would be nice additions. Thank you!

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

I wear these shoes for walks and playing volleyball and they are amazing. I have recommended them to many family members and friends. I have Morton's neuroma which has caused me a significant amount of pain over the last several years. These shoes, in conjunction with toe separators, have completely alleviated the pain in the balls of my feet.

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.

I originally liked these shoes but when walking in them longer distances my feet hurt. The sole is not responsive like the Escalante 2.5s. Why change the sole to a stiff non-responsive one. I like the new fabric because it is more durable compared to the 2.5s. I want the 2.5s back w/ the new fabric. : (

All the things I remember loving about my first pair are in these shoes .

Bought this running shoe because I've been an Altra Escalante fan since the original Escalante and the Escalante 2. Both of those models were fantastic, they were the best running shoes I've ever owned and I loved them. Super disappointed with the Escalante 4 model unfortunately. Way too firm of an insole, very different design from the original Escalante. The shoe has very little give in the sole, to the point of causing shin splints. Wearing these shoes feels like you are running on straight concrete barefoot. In the original escalante models, it felt like you were running on a cloud, providing cushion as well as support. Escalante 4 is nothing like the original, and has caused me nothing but pain. I still love the wide toe box, but if this is the route Altra is taking the Escalante, I will not be purchasing them anymore.

I walk and jog a little

I am someone who has been on a barefoot shoe journey but it's not great for slamming on the pavement, so I ordered these. These have been exactly what I'd hoped for. My mom then also got a pair!

Love everything about this shoe! I bought the blue and in addition to the comfort it looks great. I hope want to buy another pair in white - I hope you will have more available so I can get my size!