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Heel Stack Height
24.3 mm
Weight
241.4 g (8.52 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
1.4 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
25.3 mm
Weight
265.6 g (9.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.5 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Altra Escalante 4
Altra Escalante 5
The Altra Escalante 4 and Altra Escalante 5 are very similar iterations with the same midsole and overall ride. The Escalante 4 is slightly lighter and more flexible, while the Escalante 5 adds more outsole rubber for durability. Both are similarly suited to shorter daily miles, so get whichever one you can find for cheaper.
Variants
- Escalante 4 (Black - (US - Men 9))
- Escalante 4 (Black - (US - Women 7))
- Escalante 5 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Escalante 5 (Black/Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
4.9
5.0
Weight
6.7
5.8
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.9
7.1
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.4
7.0
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.6
6.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
241.4 g (8.52 oz)
265.6 g (9.37 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
24.3 mm
25.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
22.9 mm
24.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
1.4 mm
0.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
79 mm (3.1")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.25
3.20
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.98
4.60
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.5
6.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
7.6 mm (0.300")
8.9 mm (0.350")
Toe TTS Deviation
5.6 mm (0.220")
9.7 mm (0.382")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.2
7.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.089")
-3.0 mm (-0.118")
Arch Fit: Width
6.5
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.2 mm (-0.204")
-0.2 mm (-0.006")
Length Fit
6.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
4.1
4.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
10 mm (0.4")
12 mm (0.5")
Heel Apex Position
9.3%
11.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.0°
20.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.5
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
35 mm (1.4")
Toe Apex Position
69.4%
68.9%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.0°
21.3°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
EGO
ALTRA EGO
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.6
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.8%
75.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.4
7.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
72.4%
76.2%
Heel Cushioning
3.3
3.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.03 J
2.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
5.26 J
5.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
8.44 J
8.15 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.8
4.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.17 J
3.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.17 J
5.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.39 J
7.57 J
Heel Firmness
9.8
9.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
72.2 N/mm
65.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
93.7 N/mm
90.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
136.1 N/mm
132.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.7
9.7
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
82.8 N/mm
80.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
111.9 N/mm
109.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
158 N/mm
153 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.9
3.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.59 J
4.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.37 J
4.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.22 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.10 J
4.11 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.2
3.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
32 N
28 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.9
7.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
56.4%
65.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.3
7.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.6 N/mm
13.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
218 N
253 N
Heel Compression Depth
3.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
8.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
12.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
14.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.1
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
9.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
11.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
13.4 mm
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