The Escalante Racer 2 takes the clean FootShape fit of the Escalante and cranks up the speed. Slimmer, sharper, lighter, and more reactive, it’s built for blazing starts, intense speed sessions, and fast training runs. Featuring a revamped engineered knit upper for breathability and comfort, plus Altra EGO™ midsole foam that delivers a responsive, grounded feel with just the right firmness. Retaining the Racer’s signature low 22mm stack height, roomy toe box, and zero drop, this shoe offers lightning-fast turnover and natural movement. The Escalante Racer 2 is pure, unfiltered speed—no compromises.
Road Running | Speedwork | Road Racing
What’s New
- Updated engineered knit upper for performance-focused breathability
Details
| Best For | road running, speedwork, walking |
|---|---|
| Heel-to-Toe Drop | 0mm |
| Upper | Engineered knit |
| Midsole | Altra EGO™ |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Weight | 8.8 oz / 249 g |
| Cushion | Low |
| Stack Height | 22mm |
| Support | Neutral |
| FootShape | Original |
What’s it got?
Responsive + comfortable cushion
Connect with the ground and stay comfortable with unique Altra EGO™ midsole foam.
Roomy toe box for natural movement
With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get our roomiest toe box with plenty of room to help your toes move freely, and space through the midfoot.
A groovy midsole for flexibility
An InnerFlex™ midsole is composed of grid-like grooves designed to provide flexibility and movement.
Flexibility and natural movement underfoot
FootPod™ technology in the outsole supports your foot’s flexibility and helps the shoe move naturally with your body’s movement, so you can interact with your environment.
Promotes good foot health
This product received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, awarded to products found by the Association to promote good foot health.
In Every Shoe
With a Roomy Toe Box and Zero-to-Low Drop, our shoes are built to keep you comfortable and keep you running.
Roomy Toe Box
All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike.
Zero-to-Low Drop
Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on.