This is the women's Escalante Racer, a light and responsive Zero Drop running shoe designed to be used for faster sessions and race day. The level of cushioning is low, with high rebound, for a runner that is comfortable being quick on their feet. Altra have many more cushioned road running shoes for relaxing slow runs and you can browse all Altra running shoes here.

The Escalante Racer is Zero Drop from heel to forefoot, which helps promote a more midfoot landing and the roomytoe box has plenty of room thanks to Altra's FootShape design. The result is your feet are able to spread on impact, naturally cushioning you and are better preparedfor a positive toe-off.

At only 193g the men's Escalante Racer is super light, responsive and fun to move fast in.

Altra describe the men's Escalante Racer as: The Escalante Racer is just like it sounds: Everything you love about the Escalante, but faster. This race-ready road shoe it built for both speed and performance with the powerfully plush Altra EGO™ midsole that’s a touch firmer for more return and more response. The static mesh upper is the perfect combination of comfortable, lightweight, and breathable. Whether you’re ready to race or just looking to load up on road miles, the Escalante Racer is ready.

BALANCED CUSHIONING

Places your heel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your trail run.

FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOX

Allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability in uphill climbs and downhill descents.

INNERFLEX™

Grid-like grooves in the midsole allow your foot to flex while being lighter, for more speed and better performance.

FOOTPOD™ TECHNOLOGY

An outsole technology that actually maps the bones and tendons of your foot to help it bend and move naturally.

ALTRA EGO™

Dual-Nature midsole compound with a responsive, yet soft feel for increased energy return.

Weight: 162g

Cushion: Low, Responsive, Race Day or Fast Sessions

Insole: 5mm Contour Footbed

Midsole: Race-tuned Altra EGO™ with InnerFlex™

Outsole: FootPod™ Technology

Stack Height: 22mm

Upper: Engineered Knit