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Altra Torin 7
Altra Escalante 4
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Weight
263.4 g (9.29 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
241.4 g (8.52 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
1.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Altra Torin 7
Altra Escalante 4
The Altra Torin 7 and the Altra Escalante 4 are both zero-drop road running shoes that offer natural foot positioning and a roomy toe box. While both models cater to runners seeking a natural stride, the Torin 7 provides a higher stack height and a more protective ride, making it better suited for longer distances. In contrast, the Escalante 4 offers a closer-to-ground feel for an even more natural ride.
Variants
- Torin 7 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 7 (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Escalante 4 (Black - (US - Men 9))
- Escalante 4 (Black - (US - Women 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
4.3
4.5
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
5.4
Forefoot Stack Height
27.0 mm
22.9 mm
Weight
5.9
6.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
6.7
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Weight
263.4 g (9.29 oz)
241.4 g (8.52 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
27.4 mm
24.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.0 mm
22.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.4 mm
1.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
80 mm (3.1")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.92
3.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.22
4.98
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
273 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.7
1.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
67.0%
66.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.8
5.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
69.3%
72.4%
Heel Cushioning
4.7
3.3
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.46 J
2.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.47 J
5.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
10.65 J
8.44 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.1
4.8
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.76 J
3.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.50 J
5.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.60 J
7.39 J
Heel Firmness
7.7
8.7
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
75.1 N/mm
89.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
171.5 N/mm
222.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
356.8 N/mm
487.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.7
9.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
132.3 N/mm
174.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
268.4 N/mm
379.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
497.5 N/mm
675.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.10 J
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