ALTRAMen's Escalante 3 Road Running Shoe

These are really great shoes. Comfortable. Wide toe box. Stylish. What more could you ask for.

I’ve been wearing Altra Escalante running shoes for several years now, and they’ve become my go-to choice for zero-drop shoes. I used to run in barefoot-style shoes like Vibrams but eventually wanted something with a bit more cushioning and support. The Escalantes strike a great balance—they’re lightweight, extremely comfortable, and they hold up well. I typically get around 400-500 miles out of each pair before needing a replacement.The only downside is that Altra releases a new version every year or two. While the updates are usually minor, I’ve liked each version so far. However, they can be pretty expensive, especially when the latest model comes out. Despite that, I keep coming back to them because they consistently deliver the comfort and performance I’m looking for.

Ugly laces. Going to put in the ones from my older ones. I hope they hold up. First ones ( version 2 I think) the cloth inside the heal wore and some of the colored sole inserts came lose while the cushioning and rest were still fine. Going to zero lift and wide toe was a life changer for me.

Second pair of escalantes. These have a bit thicker upper than my first pair, same wide toe box. Low stack is nice and responsive but the material does well with shock. More cushion than expected for thickness.

I LOVE Altra’s!!! I have been a Brooks, Hoka, ASICS girl my whole life. Altra’s have changed that! I love the roomy toe box! They are comfortable, and my feet don’t hurt after being on them 12 hours at a time!

Altra's are amazing running shoes. I have owned around 20 pairs... won't wear anything else for running, trail running, or working out in the gym!!

I bought these in late August and there's already a hole in the toe box and both heels are peeling off. I have been an Altra wearer since 2017 and saldy the product quality has taken a dive. The shoes have less than 200 walking miles on them. I expect at least a year of dog walking before my toe shoots out the front end of shoes that cost more than $130.

The Escalante 3 is a much superior running/racewalking shoe compared to the Escalante 4. I found three pair on sale online and bot them up as there will be no more 3’s. The 3 is a little lighter, has a smaller heel stack and much more support. I have 4’s nowbut won’t buy any more. love the 3’s!