Altra
Escalante 5
Altra's low, zero-drop road trainer with a firm-leaning EGO midsole and a very roomy toebox. It suits midfoot and forefoot strikers who want a natural, flexible ride for everyday runs and the odd tempo.
What's new: Adds about 2 mm of heel stack, a slightly bouncier EGO midsole and a breathable knit upper; it is a touch stiffer and more stable than the Escalante 4 but costs more.
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Where to buy the Escalante 5
RRP around £120. Tap through for today's price.
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What it feels like
Fit
Runs small
Owners lean towards it running slightly short; consider a half size up. The toebox is the roomiest in Altra's range.
What the critics say
- Roomiest toebox in Altra's range, great for wide feet
- Livelier rebound than the Escalante 4
- Breathable knit upper
- Ungusseted tongue can slide around
- Heel padding wears quickly and wet grip is only average
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- Type
- Daily trainer
- Weight
- 275 g
- Heel stack
- 24 mm
- Drop
- 0 mm
- Plate
- No plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size.
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