Altra Escalante 2.5 Running Shoes

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A wide, gently rounded FootShape™ toe box provides room for toes to spread and assume a natural foot shape for increased comfort and stability. Midsole Stability:B (Neutral, zero drop shoe with minimal stability features; nice improvement in upper stability due to overlays) Basically, what sets Escalante 3 apart from other shoes is a heel that is 9.1mm narrower in the upper than the average shoe out there! This might have attributed a lot to the overall stability feel. Is the arch support part of the insole or the mid sole? If the support is part of the insole is it removable? Thanks! It seems like Topo have created a shoe that crosses lines between a “high cushioned barefoot” shoe and a “low cushioned conventional” shoe, meaning it fits many markets. And it could serve as a gym shoe if cushion is your thing (I’d love to convince you to be barefoot in the gym, though).

The colors. The fit. The lightweight feel. The Altra Escalante 2.5 might just have it all. But don’t take our word for it. Read on and try them out. The Escalante 2.5 and the Escalante 3 have a lot in common but a couple of important distinctions. It should be noted that both models are held in high regard for their plush ride and versatility. The Escalante 2.5 has plenty of underfoot protection, especially for a minimalist shoe. That being said, our tester did experience some discomfort when pushing distances over 10K and would recommend these shoes for faster, shorter runs. The traction in the Escalante 2.5 is ideal for daily road runs and has the durability to last for kilometres and kilometres. In Summary if you like light shoes with a versatile but, responsive ride and a low drop then the Escalante 2.5 is worth considering. For instance, the unresponsive midsole of the 2.0 was not popular. The 2.5 replaces this firmer midsole with a soft midsole without degenerating into a squishy midsole.

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Performance: B+/A- (You're definitely getting what you signed up for. Low riding neutral shoe. Decent responsiveness and good natural transitions. A little difficult to use with faster efforts or anything that requires change of direction.)

I was not a fan of the Escalante 2.0 and my 1.5’s were starting to wear out so I was thrilled to try to 2.5’s and have them feel like the old 1.5’s with some improvements! Escalate 2.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Posted by km Goudeau on Oct 10th 2020 Comfort, meet adventure. Protective and weather-resistant, lightweight and fast or versatile, find the right hiking shoe for you. As this Escalante 2.5 review has illustrated, the 2.5 manages to preserve the characteristics that made the original model famous while resolving some of the issues users raised regarding the 2.0. With its Zero Drop™ platforms, Innerflex™ grooved outsoles, and Altra Ego™ midsole, the Escalante 2.5 offers multiple features other brands will find difficult to challenge. When Altra released the 1.5 the majority of changes were positive, it was a better fit and people were generally happy but then all hell broke loose with Version 2 and the original fans were not pleased. People were scrambling to find a 1.5 anywhere on the market. I will point out, that people who were new to altra or even new to the Escalante, didn’t mind the changes and liked the shoe -but I think the update was too drastic and somewhat betrayed those who were og fans of the 1 or 1.5. What’s new Looking at the upper at the forefoot, it's again around the average (98.8mm vs 98.5mm). At the heel, it is much narrower: 66.6mm compared to 75.7mm.very comfy, from the box. fits to size. have them on displacing a pair of ultra boost Adidas. Altra Escalante 2.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Posted by Steve P on Sep 3rd 2020 If you want to transition to barefoot shoes and you want a transition shoe, AND the Escalante doesn’t work On top of its durability, the outsole also has a solid bite on gravel, damp roads, and even light trails. A rubber outsole covers all the high-wear areas of the shoe. From the outside heel to the forefoot, there’s a 3-4mm of rubber that strikes a balance between lightweight, durability, and grip. The exposed foam areas are unlikely to see much wear unless your running gait is extreme. This allowed us to take the shoe out on a longer run like 10K. The cushioning did a fantastic job preventing our feet from feeling trashed by the end of the run.

These updates will appeal to a broader range of consumers, but did they alienate the Escalante super fans in the process? The results are somewhat mixed. On the downside, the toe box is not as wide, and extra cushioning in the midsole makes the shoe heavier and more narrow. Brooks Glycerin 20 - The latest in the long running maximum cushion series from Brooks is the lightest ever Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt:The best way to carry your phone and goods on the run. No bounce and various sizes for waist. (Also recommend the Naked belt) The 2.5 also offers extra cushioning materials to achieve the perfect blend of cushioning and support. Stability:B (Definitely a neutral shoe but a good job here. Outside of some flex in the upper material and a sidewall that does not do much, the shoe is still decently stable for a neutral shoe.)The Altra Ego foam midsole has a balance of cushion and responsiveness that creates a pleasantly efficient ride, which is an attractive update from the 2.0. The bounce and flex of the midsole help these lightweight trainers deliver comfort that is a joy to run in, especially at uptempo paces. The toe box is plenty wide enough to fit most foot types. Taking a bird’s eye view of the ST-4 highlights the width of the toebox, minimal taper around the big toe, and the (generally speaking) more square-than-conventionally-shaped shoes. These attributes mean that 95% of foot types will fit the toebox with no issues. Looking at our durometer measurements, the Escalante 3 scored 23.8 HA which is exactly the same as the average of our lab-tested road running shoes. This is what natural feels like New Balance Tempo: Available in two widths. More of the classic pointy toe box shape which some customers might prefer. 6mm from heel to forefoot so also good for the heel strikers. Here is our review: The shoe got 111% stiffer after spending 20 minutes in the freezer. Shoes usually get 41.7% stiffer (on average).