The Escalante Racer 2 embodies the simplicity and FootShape fit of the Escalante, but with even greater speed. It's leaner, meaner, lighter, and more responsive. Whether you're at starting lines, speed workouts, or fast training runs, this road shoe is designed for record-breaking speed.

It features an updated engineered knit upper for a breathable, comfortable fit, while the Altra EGO™ midsole foam provides responsive ground contact with a firm feel. We've kept key features from the classic Racer, like the low 22mm stack height for quick turnover, and a roomy toe box and zero drop for natural movement. The Escalante Racer 2 is one of our most straightforward, high-speed designs yet.

Altra Ride Experience 'Fast':Fast, Light, Efficient

Your go-to race shoe, focused on performance and speed without compromising comfort.

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

Our roomiest toe box with plenty of room for your toes to move freely, with 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.

• Best For:Road running, Speedwork, Walking
• Heel-to-Toe Drop:0mm
• Upper:Engineered knit
• Midsole:Altra EGO™
• Outsole:Rubber
• Weight: 181g
• Cushion:Low
• Stack Height:22mm
• Support:Neutral
• FootShape:Original (most roomy)