Altra Escalante Racer
Every version of the Escalante Racer we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Escalante Racer rates above 82% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Altra Escalante Racer 2 In stock | 2024 | 7.6 oz | 22/22mm stack · zero-drop | 81 | -4 | 2 | $100 |
| Altra Escalante Racer | 2018 | 6.7 oz | 24/24mm stack · zero-drop | 85 | — | 16 | $140 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Altra
Escalante Racer 281 81 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 67
v2 (2024) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 7.6 oz · 22mm stack · zero-drop
It is lighter than the typical speed shoe for sale.
Durability 73Overall81Comfort85Durability73Value66Appearance62Cushioning59Confidence67Pros
It is lighter than the typical speed shoe for sale.
It costs much less than the typical speed shoe for sale.
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Altra
Escalante Racer85 85 Good Good Good 22 reviews Confidence 94
v1 (2018) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 24mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers praise the wide toe box and zero-drop fit.
Durability 75MSRP $140
Overall85Comfort93Durability75Appearance71Value66Cushioning65Confidence94Buy 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.
