tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post6862899998876009881..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: In Depth Altra Running Escalante Review:Fire!Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40857063939907359192018-11-03T05:49:31.534-06:002018-11-03T05:49:31.534-06:00Hi guys. Great review of a great shoe.
I've j...Hi guys. Great review of a great shoe.<br />I've just written a review of the Escalante after a year of use and nearly 2000km. I found the durability quite good, even thoungh I've seen a few people complain about it.<br />You can find my review here: http://galah.it/altra-escalante/<br />I hope people find it useful.Chrishttp://galah.it/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-63175516520423802872018-04-11T07:12:17.882-06:002018-04-11T07:12:17.882-06:00Hi there,
Love your reviews. Just to let you know ...Hi there,<br />Love your reviews. Just to let you know that I got a second pair of escalantes recently and they are différent to my first pair. Although it is still marketed as an escalante 1.0, the shoe has a more structured upper and is slighlty heavier. The tongue is also partly attached to the upper.<br />Still a fantastic shoe! But altra haven't named 1.5 as they usually do.<br />I would just add that my mid foot is better held in place. The first one felt roomier Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09503277634970994272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21996483191333550572017-05-17T18:18:16.092-06:002017-05-17T18:18:16.092-06:00Thanks Sam! I tried the Clayton 1 and didn't l...Thanks Sam! I tried the Clayton 1 and didn't like the bump, even after putting 60 miles on them they made my arches sore. Think I'll try the Torin. Thanks again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568804608733200750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-57098364154546791792017-05-17T15:18:42.633-06:002017-05-17T15:18:42.633-06:00Hi Chi, Chiming in. The next step up in cushion in...Hi Chi, Chiming in. The next step up in cushion in the Altra line would be the Torin. 5mm more cushion heel and forefoot. A great road shoe which will remind you of a livelier Clifton. It is very versatile as if trails aren't slick it can be a great trail runner. The Torin 2.5 upper is snugger and more supportive than the Escalante. Our review here http://www.roadtrailrun.com/2016/07/review-altra-running-torin-25-altra.html . The Torin 3.0 is just now coming to market and should have a bit more relaxed upper. As far as durability it depends on the models. Altra is increasingly adding more outsole rubber. You might also look at the Clayton 2. Somewhat firmer and more responsive than the Clifton with same 28 mm heel/ 24 mm forefoot. Sam, Editor.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-64992585502199387732017-05-17T13:52:38.065-06:002017-05-17T13:52:38.065-06:00Awesome review gents! How would you compare the Es...Awesome review gents! How would you compare the Escalante to the Clifton? I love my Hoka's but am intrigued by Altra's. If not the Escalante which Altra shoe compares closest with the ride of the clifton? I've bruised metatarsals multiple times and my feet just don't agree with firmer/lower stack shoes. Also, any idea on the durability of Altra in general compared to Hoka? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568804608733200750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-15943766418233087272017-04-06T23:02:51.283-06:002017-04-06T23:02:51.283-06:00My escalantes stink really bad, any one else notic...My escalantes stink really bad, any one else notice this?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916740874659330262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27099830558902521762017-04-03T17:56:54.122-06:002017-04-03T17:56:54.122-06:00@Sam thanks for the suggestion to try the Nike Zoo...@Sam thanks for the suggestion to try the Nike Zoom Elite 9. Definitely a winner for races like the Boston Marathon! I got it, tried it, loved it, ad compared to other 2 top marathon shoes here: https://youtu.be/ToCWEo4MigMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979266389759986295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-1095373639925842402017-03-04T23:50:01.792-07:002017-03-04T23:50:01.792-07:00@Sam, thanks for your quick answer! This will be m...@Sam, thanks for your quick answer! This will be my 6th marathon and my 4th consecutive Boston, shooting for my PR, 3:13. I'm over 50, hence like you I can't go minimalist. Funny you mention the Boost, two years ago I evaluated the Energy Boost and the Hoka Clifton (https://youtu.be/bCKhanh8wP0) and opted for the Clifton. Last year I ran in the Adios 3. I'll check the Adidas Boston 5 and Nike Zoom Elite 9 (salomon on the road ... hhmmm). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979266389759986295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-3440322322314018942017-03-04T16:22:54.381-07:002017-03-04T16:22:54.381-07:00HI Cesare.
What kind of marathon times are you sho...HI Cesare.<br />What kind of marathon times are you shooting for? What do you run and race in now? I will let Peter and Patrick both sub 3 marathoners chime in as well but for me as an older 3:30-4:00 marathoner who has run Boston several times in recent years I found both the Energy Boost 1 and... Boston both \worked very well on the hilly course. I have run many sub marathons and halves (1:38-1:40) and up to 20 mile races in the adios Boost 1 and 3 but it is not quite enough shoe for me beyond that. The Clayton would another good choice but are relatively stiff for toe off. Depending on your pace other great choices might be the new Salomon S/Lab Sonic 2 (if you like firm response) or Sonic Pro 2, the Salming EnRoute (softer), Brooks Launch, or Nike Zoom Elite 9 ( I haven't run them but Peter has and his positive review is here http://www.roadtrailrun.com/2017/01/nike-zoom-elite-9-as-good-as-it-gets.html . Much depending on how fast you run. Thanks for reading Road Trail Run! Sam,Editor. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-6878572463319105102017-03-03T18:01:06.309-07:002017-03-03T18:01:06.309-07:00Given your experience, would this be your favorite...Given your experience, would this be your favorite shoe to run the Boston Marathon, or the Hoka Clayton or Adidas Adios boost would be more responsive and with a better toe-off for speed?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979266389759986295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34108804754873449712017-02-18T23:05:00.618-07:002017-02-18T23:05:00.618-07:00Great review - thank you guys.Great review - thank you guys.James Tannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40147655991397295762017-02-18T18:40:46.013-07:002017-02-18T18:40:46.013-07:00Ryan,
I ran them back to back as well as with a...Ryan, <br /> <br />I ran them back to back as well as with a Zante on one foot and an Escalante on the other. So, I'd say that the Escalante is softer, more of a slipper-like feel and feels like 'less' shoe both in the upper and underfoot. The Zante is especially noticeable under the arch. <br />The Zante feels more like a traditional trainer and the Escalante a bit more minimal, yet still protective under the forefoot. <br /><br />Hope that helps. <br /><br />PeterPeter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-75481867390355722017-02-18T14:01:44.465-07:002017-02-18T14:01:44.465-07:00Thanks for this extremely helpful review. How woul...Thanks for this extremely helpful review. How would you compare the Escalante to the Zante V3? They seem to be in the same class and aim for a similar running demographic. Thanks!Ryan Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941665665267187215noreply@blogger.com