Altra Women's Escalante Racer 2 Road Running Shoes - Teal

Altra Women’s Escalante Racer 2 in Teal is a low‑profile, neutral road‑racing shoe built for speed, with a zero‑drop platform, firm responsive cushioning, and a roomy FootShape toe box. It’s lightweight, stripped‑down, and ideal for races, tempo runs, and fast training when you want a close‑to‑the‑ground feel and quick turnover.

Full product description

The Escalante Racer 2 uses an updated engineered knit upper that delivers a snug yet breathable, sock‑like fit to keep the foot secure at higher paces. Underfoot, a firm Altra EGO midsole with InnerFlex grooves provides responsive cushioning and flexibility, while the FootPod rubber outsole maps the bones and tendons of the foot for natural movement and grip on the road. With a 22 mm stack height and zero drop, it promotes natural mechanics while staying light and agile for performance running.

Key features

• Neutral road‑racing shoe with 22 mm stack and 0 mm heel‑to‑toe drop for natural running form.

• Altra EGO midsole foam tuned slightly firm for high energy return and ground connection.

• InnerFlex midsole grooves enhance flexibility and smooth transitions.

• Original FootShape fit with wide, roomy toe box to let toes splay during fast efforts.

• Updated engineered knit upper for breathable, secure, race‑ready lockdown.

• FootPod rubber outsole for durable traction that follows the natural foot shape.

• Very lightweight (around 6.4 oz / 181 g in women’s size 8).

Materials

• Upper: Engineered knit textile, ultra‑light and breathable with a close, sock‑like fit.

• Lining: Soft textile lining and lightly padded collar/tongue to reduce friction while keeping weight low.

• Insole: Thin, removable cushioned insole with textile top layer over the Altra EGO midsole, maintaining a direct, responsive feel.