That is because the 2mm that was removed provided much of the pillow softness to the Escalante. Unlike the Escalante range, these shoes are very firm underfoot.

But reaching over 20 km, the foam finally started to break in and though it retained a slight firmness, it started to feel much more bouncy.įor those that have worn the Altra Escalante's, there is 2mm less stack height on this shoe. Straight out of the box the foam was very firm, almost too firm. Wearing thin shoes, I did experience some uncomfortable abrasion from the harder upper. One pitfall is that due to the sturdiness of the upper, thick socks are needed. It gives you a lot of confidence in turning corners or making sudden changes in direction. This means that it doesn’t quite contour to your foot like the Escalante 1.5, but it does solve one of the biggest issues - slippage. It is much more reinforced, making it less flexible. The design of the upper allows for constant airflow, reducing the amount of sweat build up which can be quite a lot of discomfort in other shoes.Ĭompared to the Escalante range, the upper is definitely one of the major improvements. The shoes have a visibility perforated upper that has fantastic breathability and is also sturdy enough to provide a snug fit. It is extremely accommodating (foot splay) deep into those long runs.īreathability is awesome in the Escalante Racer The extra room in the forefoot you get due to their FootShape Toe box makes their brand one of my go-to for any type of long run. As a frequent sufferer of fat foot-itis and having to search for 2E or 4E shoes, the Altra range makes for a very accommodating fit.

The Altra brand is famous for its Foot Shape Toebox.

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