ALTRA Men's Escalante 4 Road Running Shoe

I wanted Altra Solstice but after reading the reviews I decided not to get them. The Escalante 4 is sold as a minimalist running shoe but got close to what I wanted which was a cross trainer that I could use for light cardio (short runs) and lifting (not too much height).I wear a 9.5 wide in women’s in my regular shoes so I always size up in athletic shoes. For some reason Altra has pulled back on the number of models with a wide option.I ordered 8.5 medium in men’s which should have been the equivalent to women’s 10 but it was too short. I sized up to the 9 medium and it’s perfect! I ordered men’s because I think they are a little wider than the women’s version.I’ve worn them around my house and they feel amazing! I think I like them more than the solstice. The zero drop along with the medium cushion feels amazing.The mesh upper feels a little scratchy but that’s without socks so I don’t think it will be a problem. The tongue is also ok. I wish it was lined with something softer than the mesh but it’s not bad.The roomy toe box is the reason I keep putting up with Altra despite their constant tinkering and consistent glue failures (I fully expect the bottoms to separate).I have low arches so the arch support is perfect for me but might be an issue for someone with high arches. Altra lean more in the minimal category so I don’t think any model is going to have a ton of arch support.I got the black with iridescent logo. They look ok. Altra isn’t known for looking fashionable but they are decent looking.

I got these for my husband. They run true to size. He loves them, they are very comfortable and look great.

** Keep in mind, I'm not some crazy advanced runner. I mostly use these shoes for running outside 4-6 miles when the weather is nice and for the gym.Haven't had the Escalante 4s for long but they have quickly become my favorite pair of Altra shoe's I've owned. I've had my ups and downs with Altra but I don't think there's an all around better brand right now for zero drop running/training shoes. My first pair were the Torin 6s and they immediately got me hooked with their great cushioning and stability. However, they did suffer from some quality issue with bits of the outsole rubber peeling off and the upper ripping slightly in places just a couple of months into owning them. Because of this I decided to give the Provision 8s a try since they had overall great reviews and I had the opposite issue; they held up super well but I didn't love how they felt and eventually ended up with foot pain and shin splints. Later I realized this was my fault for not doing more research before buying them since neutral shoes are best for my feet and these have support for pronation which likely was part of the issue.Now giving the Escalante 4s a go they just feel like a lighter, snappier Torin (which I love)! My feet aren't getting fatigued in them and there's enough cushion to not feel like my battering my legs on the road like some more minimal shoes can do. If you want a great all around zero drop running/trianing shoe, give these a try. Hopefully they hold up just as well as my old Provisions did.

This shoe is perfect for proprioception with its zero drop. As a very active senior it is necessary to ditch h my beloved Hokas as a balance issue rears its head. These shoes allow my brain to better sense the ground keeping me more balanced and confident. They are light weight, stretchy and provide great stability while resistance training and are sturdy enough for heel toe landing on the treadmill. As a 76 male I recommend these shoes as gym necessity if you too are having the beginning of balance issues.

Man y’all, I absolutely these shoes. They are extremely comfortable, width is perfect, material and construction feels pretty solid, there’s just enough cushion to them without being overly cushioned and feeling cloud-like. My ONLY complaint about these shoes is the tongue…I wish the tongue had been sewn on the sides. The tongue slides forward and to one side, more so in my left shoe for some reason. It’s quite annoying. But other than that, love love love these shoes! I wear them at work for 12 hour days and so far they’ve been awesome.

I absolutely love the Altra Escalante. This Escalante 4 is my fourth pair from the line, and they are wonderful. They fit my neutral feet perfectly, and after running over 300 miles in them, they are holding up remarkably well. I prefer zero-drop shoes because they keep me comfortable on long runs and transition seamlessly into the gym. They are particularly excellent for lifts like RDLs, deadlifts, and squats, where the zero-drop platform provides the stable, grounded support I need. On Amazon they are slight cheaper than other sites. I normally go for neutral colors but I feel my next purchase may be a little bolder. Thankfully there are various color schemes to choose from.

These are great shoes, but the new model is not exactly the same as the old one. I had bought this pair to replace another pair that I wore out after 10 months. The old ones were truly neutral and worked great for me. My experience with these was that they were a little corrective, and were not compatible with my knees.

Very comfortable walking shoes. I don't care for fancy or flashy looking shoes. I also don't care for lots of cushioning and high heel stacks (i.e. Hoka). Altra has been in the zero drop shoe game for a good while now. They know what they are doing when it comes to making a reliable and comfortable running or walking shoe. I use these for walking and they work great for that. I love the wide toe box that lets your toes splay all the way out as they were meant to be.

oe these run goodhigher sole, softer cushion than racer2.better stable than esc. 2.5

Zapatilla espectacular si tienes los pies anchos y te gusta sentir que tus dedos se sienten libres. Para running ojo. A mi me van muy bien porque peso poco y no necesito mucha suela y/o amortiguación, pero para las personas que busquen esa característica, mejor ir a buscar otros modelos de Altra, como las Torin. Eso sí, Altea en sinónimo de calidad y se nota en cada detalles cuando tienes la zapatilla en la mano o en el pie.

Ich liebe Altra Schuhe und bin sehr begeistert. Für den Alltag super, aber eher kein Laufschuh.

Such a comfortable shoe! Will definitely buy again. Lightweight and great for travelling.

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