Altra
Altra Escalante 5
Altra Escalante 5. 25.9mm stack, 269g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 25.9 mm stack, cushion 2/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 23.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.9 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 82 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 82 BR / 60% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 2.2 mm drop, heel counter 2/5
Full specs
Drop
2.2 mm
Heel stack
25.9 mm
Forefoot stack
23.7 mm
Weight
269 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.47 |
| Breathability | 82 BR |
| Drying potential | 60 % |
| Flexibility | 10.1 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 12.10 Nm |
| Heel counter | 2/5 |
| Energy return | 64.2 % |
| Shock absorption | 101 SA |
| Midsole softness | 39.2 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 4.9 mm |
| Tongue padding | 3.3 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (80.8 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Slightly tall (26.9 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Altra Escalante 5 good for 100-mile races?
Passable. 25.9 mm stack, cushion 2/5. 100-miler readiness score 41/100.
Does the Altra Escalante 5 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 80.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Altra Escalante 5?
2.2 mm, with a 25.9 mm heel stack and 23.7 mm forefoot.
Is the Altra Escalante 5 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.47. Solid grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 78/100 (Great)
gritIngressRisk: 30/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 96/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 99/100 (Elite)
hundredMilerReadiness: 41/100 (Passable)