Altra Escalante 2 Women's Running Shoes

With improved features, including a new design, reflectivity and breathability, the Altra Escalante 2 Running Shoes is a superb update on an already high-performing running shoe.

Mesh Upper

Updated from the previous version, the Escalante 2 has a new knit upper with more perforations for increased breathability. This means that air can enter and exit the shoe, keeping the foot feeling fresh and cool. Increased reflectivity means that the shoe is more visible in low light, making you safer. Thicker material covers the toes and the heel, protecting it from bumps as well as downward forces. The toes benefit from the Footshape box. This allows them to relax and spread out naturally, with the big toe remaining in a straight position for maximum stability and power. Up the foot laces and a padded tongue, with a loop to adjust easily to the perfect position makes it easy to find the perfect comfortable fit. Additionally, Altra have added a new long lasting PU insole and a new Dri-Lex heel liner to provide you with a more comfortable and better on foot feel

Altra Ego Midsole

In the midsole, the shoe uses extremely responsive and high performing EVA. This provides the foot with supreme cushioning and rebound. Using Altra Ego, a technology developed that has a dual nature in the midsole, the compound within has a soft feel, yet it has an increased energy return. This will give you a spring in your step. The soft insole where the foot sits will guarantee long-lasting comfort. The zero-drop platform means that the heel and the forefoot are at the same height. This means that the feet have a more natural alignment with the ground.

Durable Outsole

Built to last, the durable rubber outsole is able to look after itself over the course of a long time. Abrasion-resistant, bumps and scrapes on the road will be deflected away. In addition to this, grip and traction is guaranteed as the rubber can form a strong bond with any surface. Using Altra's Footpod technology, the rubber outsole maps the bones and tendons of the foot, making it bend and move in a more natural way.