Altra Escalante Racer
Every version of the Escalante Racer we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 74, and the Escalante Racer scores above 90% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Escalante Racer, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Escalante Racer 2 In stock | 2024 | 7.6 oz | 22/22mm · 0mm drop | 80 | -10 | 2 | — |
| Altra Escalante Racer | 2018 | 6.7 oz | 24/24mm · 0mm drop | 89 | — | 16 | $140 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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Altra
Escalante Racer 280 80 Decent Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 79/100
v2 (2024) · Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.6 oz · 22mm stack · 0mm drop
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
Durability 74Overall80Comfort84Durability74Value64Appearance60Cushioning58Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
One reviewer wants a fast, comfortable shoe without a carbon plate and finds it here.
Cons
Cushioning draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The original Escalante Racer scores 96 on twenty-two reviews against its 83.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
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Altra
Escalante Racer89 89 Good Good Good · 22 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v1 (2018) · Racing · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 24mm stack · 0mm drop
Reviewers praise the wide toe box and zero-drop fit.
Durability 76MSRP $140
Overall89Comfort94Durability76Appearance72Cushioning68Value67Confidence91Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the wide toe box and zero-drop fit.
At 6.9 oz, reviewers race halves and marathons in it.
Many runners find it lively at tempo with clear road feel.
Cons
It lists at $140, three reviewers call it expensive, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5.
Three reviewers warn the open knit upper is poor in cold, wet or off-road use.
Three reviewers wear the outsole or the foam out early, though others report 1000 miles and more.
