Altra Escalante Racer 2: Fast, Natural, and Built to Fly

When speed is the goal and simplicity is the strategy, the Altra Escalante Racer 2 delivers everything you need and nothing you don’t. Designed for road runners and racers who crave a closer-to-the-ground feel, this lightweight, zero-drop road shoe strips away the extras to let your feet perform naturally and powerfully.

With a firm and responsive EGO™ midsole, the Escalante Racer 2 offers explosive toe-off energy for race-day pace and interval work. The low-profile stack height and 0 mm heel-to-toe drop promote natural biomechanics, enhancing your ground connection and cadence. Whether you’re chasing a 5K PB or putting in your tempo miles, this shoe is tuned for fast turnover and efficient performance.

A major upgrade in version 2 comes in the form of an ultralight engineered knit upper, which wraps your foot like a sock with improved lockdown and breathability. The design still features Altra’s Original FootShape Fit, giving your toes room to splay for better alignment and stronger push-off.

Underfoot, a strategically designed FootPod outsole mimics the bone structure of your foot, flexing where you flex to provide natural propulsion and grip on road surfaces, even in wet weather.

Whether you're a midfoot-striker, toe-striker, or zero-drop purist, the Escalante Racer 2 is a speed-focused tool for runners who move with intention.

Best For

• Runners seeking a lightweight, low-profile racing shoe with a natural feel

• Road races from 5K to half marathon and tempo or speed workouts

• Athletes who love zero-drop shoes with a wide toe box and flexible ride

What You’ll Love

✅ Fast & Firm EGO™ Midsole – Delivers a snappy, responsive ride ideal for high-effort sessions and racing
✅ Original FootShape Fit – Roomy toe box enhances toe splay and alignment for natural running efficiency
✅ Zero-Drop Design – Promotes low-impact landing, better posture, and faster turnover
✅ Breathable Knit Upper – Ultralight, engineered material gives sock-like comfort and disappears at speed
✅ Natural Flexibility – InnerFlex and FootPod outsole adapt to your movement for smooth, intuitive strides

Key Features

• Weight: 196 g / 6.9 oz (Women’s size 8)

• Stack Height: 24 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot

• Drop: 0 mm

• Midsole: Altra EGO™ foam with InnerFlex technology

• Outsole: FootPod for anatomically aligned flexibility and traction

• Upper: Engineered knit with performance last and heel counter

• Fit: Wide in heel, midfoot, and toe box; true to size

• FootShape: Original (Altra’s roomiest fit)