---
product_id: 743974258
title: "Altra Men's Escalante Racer 2 Road Running"
brand: "altra"
price: "$585"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/743974258-altra-mens-escalante-racer-2-road-running
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 22mm low stack height engineered knit breathable upper 8.8 oz ultralight weight Altra Men's Escalante Racer 2 Road Running

**Brand:** altra
**Price:** $585
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏃‍♂️ Elevate your run with the Escalante Racer 2 — where speed meets natural stride.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Altra Men's Escalante Racer 2 Road Running by altra
- **How much does it cost?** $585 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/743974258-altra-mens-escalante-racer-2-road-running)

## Best For

- altra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted altra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Natural Motion Fit:** Zero drop and roomy FootShape toe box for barefoot-inspired freedom and comfort.
- • **Responsive Cushioning:** Altra EGO™ midsole delivers a perfect balance of firmness and energy return.
- • **Race-Ready Lightweight:** At just 8.8 oz, these shoes keep you swift without weighing you down.
- • **Breathable Engineered Knit:** Stay cool and dry with a sleek, ventilated upper designed for fast-paced runs.
- • **Quick Turnover Stack Height:** 22mm stack height optimizes ground feel and speed for your PR-breaking runs.

## Overview

The Altra Men's Escalante Racer 2 is a lightweight (8.8 oz) road running shoe featuring a breathable engineered knit upper, a responsive Altra EGO™ midsole, and a low 22mm stack height with zero drop. Designed for fast training and racing, it offers a roomy toe box for natural foot movement and quick turnover, making it ideal for runners seeking speed without sacrificing comfort.

## Description

It’s the simplicity and FootShape fit of the Escalante but even faster. We made it leaner, meaner, lighter, and more responsive. Whether it’s starting lines, speed workouts, or fast training runs, this road shoe is all of the fast you need to bust through some PRs and win some segments. It’s got an updated engineered knit upper for a comfortable and breathable fit. It’s got Altra EGO™ midsole foam for responsiveness and direct connection to the ground, with a touch of firmness. We kept a lot of the great features of the classic Racer, including 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 the most direct, no-BS shoes we’ve ever crafted.

Review: Comfortable for long road runs - Comfortable and lightweight, and they have good ventilation and dry quickly. They are zero drop and have a wide toe box. I'm transitioning to barefoot shoes and these are ideal for longer road runs. I've done a half marathon in them with no issues. Can't say how long they'll last but I've done 45 miles so far and can't see any wear yet. There was a good review on runrepeat and I couldn't find the normal Escalante in my size, so got these instead, and I think they might be better.
Review: Good - So far so good, the mesh keeps your feet fresh but if think of using them in rain you will end up with wet feet. Otherwise, enough room in toe box

## Features

- Weight: 8.8 oz / 249 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO
- Outsole: Rubber
- Cushion: Low
- Stack Height: 22 mm

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0D187ZXSP |
| Best Sellers Rank | 389,102 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 3,290 in Men's Fashion Trainers |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (135) |
| Date First Available  | 9 April 2024 |
| Department  | Men's |
| Item model number  | AL0A85NG |
| Manufacturer  | ALTRA |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comfortable for long road runs
*by A***E on 1 March 2025*

Comfortable and lightweight, and they have good ventilation and dry quickly. They are zero drop and have a wide toe box. I'm transitioning to barefoot shoes and these are ideal for longer road runs. I've done a half marathon in them with no issues. Can't say how long they'll last but I've done 45 miles so far and can't see any wear yet. There was a good review on runrepeat and I couldn't find the normal Escalante in my size, so got these instead, and I think they might be better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by M***M on 11 June 2025*

So far so good, the mesh keeps your feet fresh but if think of using them in rain you will end up with wet feet. Otherwise, enough room in toe box

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but expensive
*by J***N on 21 August 2025*

Good but expensive really, without a real reason why!

## Frequently Bought Together

- ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 mens Escalante Racer 2
- Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*