I love the Lone Peak 8 on the trails. For my road shoe, The Torin 7 is okay (had to go up half a size). But I really want to try out this shoe as a road running alternative. Keen to hear your review for the Altra Escalante Racer 2.
I think this would be a good pairing with the Lone Peak. The Escalante Racer may be a bit firm in comparison. But it's a great training tool either way. I love them.
i've been a barefoot runner since 2009. cushioned shoes were giving me shin splints. started out skin to concrete, then graduated to vibram fivefingers. my max back then was 3-5 miles. i was happy when i found merrell since they looked normal, but merrell's stack height kept growing, so i went back to just socks at the track. i'm noticing a lot of achilles and ankle fatigue now that i'm running 8-10 miles, so i'm thinking about trying these altras. i'd like to keep my foot strength, so i'm thinking of walking around in xero shoes, and running long distances in altras. we'll see how it goes. tried on altras today, and they felt super thick and weird.
That sounds like a balanced approach. You'll have to keep me updated. I agree that running in cushioned shoes again does feel strange, it's not something I feel hugely comfortable with. But at the same time, the different training stimulus is likely a good thing as long as you don't over do it. Just take things slowly, and you'll be able get to the distance you'd like to hit.
Great review! Compared to Rivera 4, what's the big difference above the more stack in Rivera? For style, in your opinion which is more suitable for everyday wear, Escalante 3, 4 or Rivera 4?
The main difference between the Escalante and the Rivera is the fit. The Rivera's more narrow, and "fitted". The upper on the Escalante is more flexible and wider in the toe box. For casual I'd love to recommend minimal shoes. :) but if you still need some cushion, the Escalante 4 is a good choice.
This was super helpful! Thank you so much. I've worn barefoot shoes in my everyday life and a bit weightlifting for almost 3years now (Vivos, Wildlinge, Groundies, Feelgrounds), but I want to start running again, after a 6 year break. I'm unfit and am aprox. 5-10kg over my ideal weight. Are these Altras a good choice to start? I feel like my Vivos give me not enough cushioning, since I run mostly on the street and in the woods.
@@Moscririna you could start with any option. Vivo or Altra. Using a minimal shoe may mean you have to build up a little slower due to the extra forces your body may not be used to on the feet and lower legs, but at the end of the day, when starting to run again, building slowly is good no matter what shoes you're wearing. I have a course on my website if you want to check it out, otherwise I have a ton of advice too that may help. barefootrunreview.com good luck!
Which trail shoe from Altra would you say is closest to the Escalante 4? Got the escalante 4 as my first Altra and like it. Considering a trail equivalent now...
@@ryped89 for me it's the Altra Superior. Although they are not quite as soft as the Escalante 4. For me that's ok, I like that on a trail. If you want a similar stack height the Lone Peaks can work, they're just a little deeper in fit. I hope that helps!
Would this be a good option if i wanted to start adding a more minimalist style shoe slowly into my rotation? Or do you have a better option? Marathon training but want to start with a transition for some shorter easy runs. Not ready for a full on barefoot shoe yet.
@@brianlindgren3490 yeah it's a great place to start but depends what shoe you're running in nos? Just remember to slowly work into lower stack shoes to avoid injury.
@brianlindgren3490 ok that makes sense. Because the Clifton is high stack and a small drop, you could try the Torin if you want to run further in them. Or this Escalante if you're happy with building slower and rotating with your current Clifton.
@@barefootrunreview thanks for the Help! I'll do some digging maybe I'll try Torin and see how it goes and the maybe try bringing both into the mix. I'd like to try more minimalist but I also want to move slow. Can't afford an injury. Was thinking of starting with easy recovery runs once a week and maybe escalate it to more.
@@barefootrunreview just to give some feedback on your recommendation. I went with Escalante 4, found a deal on them. Wore them around a few days to get use to them and today did first run in them, 7km recovery after yesterday's 2 Mile Repeats hard session. (Also for a few weeks upped my foot and calf strength and mobility exercises). I immediately noticed better running economy, showcased by my lower Heartrate at recovery pace than usual. Definitely my legs were fatigued more by the end of the 7km and my feet and calves feel like they got a bit extra of a workout but nothing negative to say! Great shoes, and the foam is a dream, I almost feel like I'm still in my hokas, lol. Will slowly Continue to incorporate in my running rotation. Definitely foreseeing some real benefits here. Who knows if it continues to amaze me I might throw a more barefoot style into the mix in the summer. Thanks again!
how does the responsiveness of the escalante 4 compare with the racer? I sustained an injury to my ankle 2 years ago and have suffered with instability, the racer was excellent with giving stability and ground feel without being harsh, but I'm skeptical of the esc. 4 being too soft/spongy
I suggest sticking with the Racer 2. For me the Escalante 4 is soft. Sometimes I did feel like I was rolling around on the midsole, especially when I got tired.
@@barefootrunreview having to move from the Racers in the upcoming winter months unfortunately. the mesh upper means my feet get really cold as I use them for daily casual use, my foot can't tolerate conventional footwear I've just ordered Escalante 3s, do you have any recommendations that boast the same sweet spot between responsiveness and softness as the Racer and without the problems mentioned with the Escalante 3, be it Altra or otherwise would greatly appreciate it
I've not personally tried the Magnifly 5, but I've tried ST's in the past, and Terraventure's. I'm really not a fan of the pronounced arch support they all had. From what I've heard that's true across the whole range. Because of that I decided not to review any more of their range. (I've only got so much time and money 😀 ) In generally, I noted that Topo's seemed to be a little wider in the midfoot, and had a little more depth than most Altra models. And the build quality seem to be better overall which I think would translate to a longer lasting shoe. I hope that helps a little! :)
It's funny, because Altra claims that this is a return to the "Original" foot shape, but, especially given this different materials, it feels much tighter on my foot than the 2.5 or even the 3
The materials on the 2.5 were VERY flexible (too much in my opinion), so I can see why this felt more loose. Although I'm confused that the 3 would feel more loose. Even though the shape of the shoe is similar, the upper materials were stiffer and more fitted, this lead to a more shallow shoe too. Where do you feel the tightness specifically. Maybe there's an aspect we're missing that you've found.
@@TimJohnson-x1o I generally, ignore the "FootShape" Altra advertises with, I believe it adds more to the confusion that it does to help. And with that, I think the Escalantes have been made with the same "shape" all this time, but what's changed is the upper and the midsole material. > But I heard the made 4 much firmer in the midsole, which.. it's like why? Where did you hear this? I'd consider the 4 much softer than the 3. But maybe not as soft as the 2.5.
Haven't tried the escalante but this is also true w/ the escalante racer 2. While the sole is more "cushiony"(not a fan really, I like the OG racer ground feel) than the OG racer, the upper of the new racer 2 is definitely tighter resulting to a restricting feeling when running.
I usually say, any insole that you have hanging around. Most altra insoles are around 4mm thick, which is quite thick for a insole. I use some Xero Shoes insoles normally, and I know you can buy them directly from Xero Shoes if you need them. I hope that helps!
@@zollox97 interesting. Because most of the foot beds in Altras are a rubberised tacky material, I've never tried them insole-less. I was worried about rubbing. What distances are you running in them?
@@barefootrunreviewrunrepeat measurements have most of Altra near the 5.5mm mark. That's thick, I tried swapping out my Racer insole for more toe height but the ride changed somewhat with my thin insole from other minimalist shoes
5.5mm! 😮 I've not measured them to be that thick, but they are thicker than most. I have found they, or the midsole doesn't pack out after 50km though, so sometimes it's worth pushing through. But for me. Fit comes first for sure!
It depends what you use your shoes for, but in the cushioned road running + low drop realm, Topo seems to last longer. But personally I do like the arch support that their models have. Would you look at going more minimal? Also what are you looking to use the shoes for?
I just got those, but it looks like they are not wide enough for me. Also, from what i compared sizes 10 vs 11 they have the same insole width, so that's weird. Currently I'm waiting for the escalante racer 2, because according to runrepeat they should be wider. What is your experience? Also do you have any other WIDE recommendations?
Which point of the shoe is not wide enough? I find the midfoot to be a bit snug. Just note that measuring via the insoles is not an accurate way of measuring the shoes, as they may use the same insole across different sizes. Maybe as you've found. Personally I've found the Escalante 4, and Escalante Racer 2 to be a very similar width, but with a bit more depth in the toe box. Overall, the sizing is similar, it's the feel where they differ the most. For wider options, I would suggest Bahe Revive, Lems Primal, but these are more minimal than the Escalante, so you'll have to decide if that works for you. I hope that helps!
@@barefootrunreview For me it's the transverse arch / just before the toes start + my pinky really wants freedom. Thanks for the recommendation i will check the Lems, they somehow did not pop up on my radar. I hope it will not be too minimal :) As for the insoles, the length is different, it's the with that was the same. Maybe it changes for other sizes but the width on 10/11 looked the same Thanks for help!
@@TimJohnson-x1o considering we've mentioned companies use the same insoles in different sizes means we can use insoles to compare the size of shoes as you've found. That being said. I understand what you mean by Altras not being wide. The question is. At what point are the shoes wide. If we're talking about the midfoot, they are not. If we're talking about the forefoot and toe box, then yes they are. A simple visual check will shoe you the difference in toe boxes when comparing with Hoks and New Balance like you mention. And that brings to the point that Foot Shape, does mean wide. It means more room in the toe box, and less taper on either side of the toes. You do not see that in conventional shoes like new balance and hoka. What do you think?
@@TimJohnson-x1o No idea how good/bad that data is, what they publish looks quite good. What I can confirm, escalante racer 2 is the widest shoe I could find (with cushioning). Checked quite a bit, including, Hoka, Topo, NB (1080 2e was my previous one). What is interesting racer 2 in 11 is even wider than an escalante 4 in 11.5. The only one that might be better is flux, but didn't try it.
I am 42 on vivobarefoot. A 9 in Xero Shoes. My feet measure just about 26.3 cm . I chose to go with size 9.5 US for ESCALANTE 4 SW. Did I make the right choice? Ive been barefoot 2 yeard now. I use to spreaders.
It really depends on the depth and width of your feet, especially through the midfoot. But Yeah theyll likely work. I'd say US 9 or 9.5 would have been my guess.
What's the range on these shoes before the rubber is gone? I have an old pair of La Sportiva's that have just about 1500 miles on them (if you can believe that), but every shoe I've purchased since them (especially Asics) seems to be down to the foam in under 300 miles. And all I'm doing is walking; none of my shoes are getting the beating of road runs.
@@EnigmaticAnomaly no where near 1500 miles. La sportiva is known for making durable shoes. That said I wouldn't be able to fit into their narrow toe boxes. Altras tend to "feel" flat early on due to foam break down, but if you're willing to run past that you can get far past 500 miles. The first thing to break down will likely be the upper, where you'll break through the knit.
@@barefootrunreview thanks for the reply. I have to pairs of Provision (6 and 7), and alternate. I walk six to seven miles a day, and naturally I'm always on the lookout for something with rubber that is going to last a while. The Provision 6s I have are just over 350 miles into them, and the tread wear is already down to the foam in a few places. Better than the Asics I had (which gave up the ghost around the 250 mile mark), but still running into that designed obsolescence thing. The only compound I know that lasts a long while is the C4 Stealth Rubber or similar "sticky" rubbers. But good luck finding running shoes with that kind of tread.
I have an Escalante 3 that I worn out on the pinky side because I can spread my pinky really far apart. I found I don't need as much room for my big toe. My feet sit on the outer side of the toe box while there is plenty room on the inner side of the toe box. If I try to align with the toe box, the mid and rear feet won't fit. Do you have any recommendations that have similar stack height as Escalante 3?
@@yuanjiuli9167 if you've worn through the upper of the shoe, I would guess that you're rolling over the outside edge of the shoe, i.e. supination. Do you feel that's the case? A more balanced option would be the Escalante Racer 2, giving a more solid platform. But at the same time a secure upper that stops your foot from moving around in the shoe. That could be a good option.
@@barefootrunreview I do not have supination. My mid foot stays perfectly in the shoe. My outside toe can spread out at almost 45% and I have a small big toe. I prefer shoes with less support. I find a lot of shoes with support has pronation tendency. If a shoe's upper is too rigid, I will get callus for my pinky. I just want a shoe that has more toe room for pinky not so much for the big toe.
@@yuanjiuli9167 arh ok. My mistake. I'd struggle to suggest options with cushion, but if you look at more minimal options, Realfoot and Softstars could be great options for you.
I love the Lone Peak 8 on the trails. For my road shoe, The Torin 7 is okay (had to go up half a size). But I really want to try out this shoe as a road running alternative.
Keen to hear your review for the Altra Escalante Racer 2.
I think this would be a good pairing with the Lone Peak. The Escalante Racer may be a bit firm in comparison. But it's a great training tool either way. I love them.
i've been a barefoot runner since 2009. cushioned shoes were giving me shin splints. started out skin to concrete, then graduated to vibram fivefingers. my max back then was 3-5 miles. i was happy when i found merrell since they looked normal, but merrell's stack height kept growing, so i went back to just socks at the track. i'm noticing a lot of achilles and ankle fatigue now that i'm running 8-10 miles, so i'm thinking about trying these altras. i'd like to keep my foot strength, so i'm thinking of walking around in xero shoes, and running long distances in altras. we'll see how it goes. tried on altras today, and they felt super thick and weird.
That sounds like a balanced approach. You'll have to keep me updated.
I agree that running in cushioned shoes again does feel strange, it's not something I feel hugely comfortable with. But at the same time, the different training stimulus is likely a good thing as long as you don't over do it.
Just take things slowly, and you'll be able get to the distance you'd like to hit.
Great review! Compared to Rivera 4, what's the big difference above the more stack in Rivera?
For style, in your opinion which is more suitable for everyday wear, Escalante 3, 4 or Rivera 4?
The main difference between the Escalante and the Rivera is the fit. The Rivera's more narrow, and "fitted". The upper on the Escalante is more flexible and wider in the toe box.
For casual I'd love to recommend minimal shoes. :) but if you still need some cushion, the Escalante 4 is a good choice.
This was super helpful! Thank you so much. I've worn barefoot shoes in my everyday life and a bit weightlifting for almost 3years now (Vivos, Wildlinge, Groundies, Feelgrounds), but I want to start running again, after a 6 year break. I'm unfit and am aprox. 5-10kg over my ideal weight. Are these Altras a good choice to start? I feel like my Vivos give me not enough cushioning, since I run mostly on the street and in the woods.
@@Moscririna you could start with any option. Vivo or Altra. Using a minimal shoe may mean you have to build up a little slower due to the extra forces your body may not be used to on the feet and lower legs, but at the end of the day, when starting to run again, building slowly is good no matter what shoes you're wearing. I have a course on my website if you want to check it out, otherwise I have a ton of advice too that may help. barefootrunreview.com good luck!
@@barefootrunreview Thank you so much, I ordered the Altra and will check out your website. ❤️
Which trail shoe from Altra would you say is closest to the Escalante 4? Got the escalante 4 as my first Altra and like it. Considering a trail equivalent now...
@@ryped89 for me it's the Altra Superior. Although they are not quite as soft as the Escalante 4. For me that's ok, I like that on a trail. If you want a similar stack height the Lone Peaks can work, they're just a little deeper in fit. I hope that helps!
Would this be a good option if i wanted to start adding a more minimalist style shoe slowly into my rotation? Or do you have a better option? Marathon training but want to start with a transition for some shorter easy runs. Not ready for a full on barefoot shoe yet.
@@brianlindgren3490 yeah it's a great place to start but depends what shoe you're running in nos? Just remember to slowly work into lower stack shoes to avoid injury.
@barefootrunreview definitely right now my main work horse is a Clifton 9 with a 5mm stack.
@brianlindgren3490 ok that makes sense. Because the Clifton is high stack and a small drop, you could try the Torin if you want to run further in them. Or this Escalante if you're happy with building slower and rotating with your current Clifton.
@@barefootrunreview thanks for the Help! I'll do some digging maybe I'll try Torin and see how it goes and the maybe try bringing both into the mix. I'd like to try more minimalist but I also want to move slow. Can't afford an injury. Was thinking of starting with easy recovery runs once a week and maybe escalate it to more.
@@barefootrunreview just to give some feedback on your recommendation.
I went with Escalante 4, found a deal on them. Wore them around a few days to get use to them and today did first run in them, 7km recovery after yesterday's 2 Mile Repeats hard session. (Also for a few weeks upped my foot and calf strength and mobility exercises).
I immediately noticed better running economy, showcased by my lower Heartrate at recovery pace than usual. Definitely my legs were fatigued more by the end of the 7km and my feet and calves feel like they got a bit extra of a workout but nothing negative to say! Great shoes, and the foam is a dream, I almost feel like I'm still in my hokas, lol. Will slowly Continue to incorporate in my running rotation. Definitely foreseeing some real benefits here. Who knows if it continues to amaze me I might throw a more barefoot style into the mix in the summer.
Thanks again!
how does the responsiveness of the escalante 4 compare with the racer? I sustained an injury to my ankle 2 years ago and have suffered with instability, the racer was excellent with giving stability and ground feel without being harsh, but I'm skeptical of the esc. 4 being too soft/spongy
I suggest sticking with the Racer 2. For me the Escalante 4 is soft. Sometimes I did feel like I was rolling around on the midsole, especially when I got tired.
@@barefootrunreview having to move from the Racers in the upcoming winter months unfortunately. the mesh upper means my feet get really cold as I use them for daily casual use, my foot can't tolerate conventional footwear
I've just ordered Escalante 3s, do you have any recommendations that boast the same sweet spot between responsiveness and softness as the Racer and without the problems mentioned with the Escalante 3, be it Altra or otherwise
would greatly appreciate it
Any thoughts on Escalante 4 vs Magnifly 5?
I've not personally tried the Magnifly 5, but I've tried ST's in the past, and Terraventure's. I'm really not a fan of the pronounced arch support they all had. From what I've heard that's true across the whole range.
Because of that I decided not to review any more of their range. (I've only got so much time and money 😀 )
In generally, I noted that Topo's seemed to be a little wider in the midfoot, and had a little more depth than most Altra models. And the build quality seem to be better overall which I think would translate to a longer lasting shoe.
I hope that helps a little! :)
@@barefootrunreview thanks!
I tried a Topo today and immediately felt the high arch support. Escalante 4 felt perfect in comparison.
Just picked up a pair today! I mostly JumpRope. So I’ll update my views after a few jumps 😂 🕺 🎧 👟 ➰ Thanks!
Ha! Let me know how bouncy you become!
It's funny, because Altra claims that this is a return to the "Original" foot shape, but, especially given this different materials, it feels much tighter on my foot than the 2.5 or even the 3
The materials on the 2.5 were VERY flexible (too much in my opinion), so I can see why this felt more loose. Although I'm confused that the 3 would feel more loose. Even though the shape of the shoe is similar, the upper materials were stiffer and more fitted, this lead to a more shallow shoe too.
Where do you feel the tightness specifically. Maybe there's an aspect we're missing that you've found.
@@TimJohnson-x1o I generally, ignore the "FootShape" Altra advertises with, I believe it adds more to the confusion that it does to help.
And with that, I think the Escalantes have been made with the same "shape" all this time, but what's changed is the upper and the midsole material.
> But I heard the made 4 much firmer in the midsole, which.. it's like why?
Where did you hear this? I'd consider the 4 much softer than the 3. But maybe not as soft as the 2.5.
Haven't tried the escalante but this is also true w/ the escalante racer 2. While the sole is more "cushiony"(not a fan really, I like the OG racer ground feel) than the OG racer, the upper of the new racer 2 is definitely tighter resulting to a restricting feeling when running.
Does it squeek? My escalante 3s squeek a lot, and it annoys me so much!
:) tough one to answer. I've never noticed any squeaking, but I guess they would on a basketball court or surfaces that are similar.
What insole do you suggest to get some more depth? I tried these and my true to size felt a bit snug. I tried sizing up and then they were too long.
I usually say, any insole that you have hanging around. Most altra insoles are around 4mm thick, which is quite thick for a insole. I use some Xero Shoes insoles normally, and I know you can buy them directly from Xero Shoes if you need them.
I hope that helps!
In Altras I often just remove the insole altogether! Not sure if great for the shoe, but has worked great for me.
@@zollox97 interesting. Because most of the foot beds in Altras are a rubberised tacky material, I've never tried them insole-less. I was worried about rubbing. What distances are you running in them?
@@barefootrunreviewrunrepeat measurements have most of Altra near the 5.5mm mark. That's thick, I tried swapping out my Racer insole for more toe height but the ride changed somewhat with my thin insole from other minimalist shoes
5.5mm! 😮 I've not measured them to be that thick, but they are thicker than most. I have found they, or the midsole doesn't pack out after 50km though, so sometimes it's worth pushing through. But for me. Fit comes first for sure!
Enjoyed 👍
Thanks
What shoes are known for durability?
It depends what you use your shoes for, but in the cushioned road running + low drop realm, Topo seems to last longer. But personally I do like the arch support that their models have.
Would you look at going more minimal? Also what are you looking to use the shoes for?
I just got those, but it looks like they are not wide enough for me. Also, from what i compared sizes 10 vs 11 they have the same insole width, so that's weird. Currently I'm waiting for the escalante racer 2, because according to runrepeat they should be wider. What is your experience? Also do you have any other WIDE recommendations?
Which point of the shoe is not wide enough? I find the midfoot to be a bit snug.
Just note that measuring via the insoles is not an accurate way of measuring the shoes, as they may use the same insole across different sizes. Maybe as you've found.
Personally I've found the Escalante 4, and Escalante Racer 2 to be a very similar width, but with a bit more depth in the toe box. Overall, the sizing is similar, it's the feel where they differ the most.
For wider options, I would suggest Bahe Revive, Lems Primal, but these are more minimal than the Escalante, so you'll have to decide if that works for you.
I hope that helps!
@@barefootrunreview For me it's the transverse arch / just before the toes start + my pinky really wants freedom. Thanks for the recommendation i will check the Lems, they somehow did not pop up on my radar. I hope it will not be too minimal :)
As for the insoles, the length is different, it's the with that was the same. Maybe it changes for other sizes but the width on 10/11 looked the same
Thanks for help!
No worries.
@@TimJohnson-x1o considering we've mentioned companies use the same insoles in different sizes means we can use insoles to compare the size of shoes as you've found.
That being said. I understand what you mean by Altras not being wide. The question is. At what point are the shoes wide. If we're talking about the midfoot, they are not. If we're talking about the forefoot and toe box, then yes they are. A simple visual check will shoe you the difference in toe boxes when comparing with Hoks and New Balance like you mention.
And that brings to the point that Foot Shape, does mean wide. It means more room in the toe box, and less taper on either side of the toes. You do not see that in conventional shoes like new balance and hoka.
What do you think?
@@TimJohnson-x1o No idea how good/bad that data is, what they publish looks quite good. What I can confirm, escalante racer 2 is the widest shoe I could find (with cushioning). Checked quite a bit, including, Hoka, Topo, NB (1080 2e was my previous one). What is interesting racer 2 in 11 is even wider than an escalante 4 in 11.5. The only one that might be better is flux, but didn't try it.
I am 42 on vivobarefoot. A 9 in Xero Shoes. My feet measure just about 26.3 cm . I chose to go with size 9.5 US for ESCALANTE 4 SW.
Did I make the right choice? Ive been barefoot 2 yeard now. I use to spreaders.
It really depends on the depth and width of your feet, especially through the midfoot. But Yeah theyll likely work. I'd say US 9 or 9.5 would have been my guess.
What's the range on these shoes before the rubber is gone? I have an old pair of La Sportiva's that have just about 1500 miles on them (if you can believe that), but every shoe I've purchased since them (especially Asics) seems to be down to the foam in under 300 miles. And all I'm doing is walking; none of my shoes are getting the beating of road runs.
@@EnigmaticAnomaly no where near 1500 miles. La sportiva is known for making durable shoes. That said I wouldn't be able to fit into their narrow toe boxes.
Altras tend to "feel" flat early on due to foam break down, but if you're willing to run past that you can get far past 500 miles. The first thing to break down will likely be the upper, where you'll break through the knit.
@@barefootrunreview thanks for the reply. I have to pairs of Provision (6 and 7), and alternate. I walk six to seven miles a day, and naturally I'm always on the lookout for something with rubber that is going to last a while. The Provision 6s I have are just over 350 miles into them, and the tread wear is already down to the foam in a few places. Better than the Asics I had (which gave up the ghost around the 250 mile mark), but still running into that designed obsolescence thing. The only compound I know that lasts a long while is the C4 Stealth Rubber or similar "sticky" rubbers. But good luck finding running shoes with that kind of tread.
I have an Escalante 3 that I worn out on the pinky side because I can spread my pinky really far apart. I found I don't need as much room for my big toe. My feet sit on the outer side of the toe box while there is plenty room on the inner side of the toe box. If I try to align with the toe box, the mid and rear feet won't fit. Do you have any recommendations that have similar stack height as Escalante 3?
@@yuanjiuli9167 if you've worn through the upper of the shoe, I would guess that you're rolling over the outside edge of the shoe, i.e. supination. Do you feel that's the case?
A more balanced option would be the Escalante Racer 2, giving a more solid platform. But at the same time a secure upper that stops your foot from moving around in the shoe. That could be a good option.
@@barefootrunreview I do not have supination. My mid foot stays perfectly in the shoe. My outside toe can spread out at almost 45% and I have a small big toe. I prefer shoes with less support. I find a lot of shoes with support has pronation tendency. If a shoe's upper is too rigid, I will get callus for my pinky. I just want a shoe that has more toe room for pinky not so much for the big toe.
@@yuanjiuli9167 arh ok. My mistake. I'd struggle to suggest options with cushion, but if you look at more minimal options, Realfoot and Softstars could be great options for you.
@@barefootrunreview ok thank you