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Heel Stack Height
25.3 mm
Weight
265.6 g (9.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.5 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
25.3 mm
Weight
260.0 g (9.17 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Altra Escalante 5
Altra Torin 9
The Altra Torin 9 and Altra Escalante 5 now deliver a surprisingly similar experience because of their comparable stack heights and weights, even though the Torin and Escalante lines have traditionally filled more distinct roles. The Escalante 5 feels slightly firmer and flatter, giving it more ground contact, while its midsole is also a little livelier. Their daily-training performance is close enough that you should get whichever one costs less.
Variants
- Escalante 5 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Escalante 5 (Black/Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Torin 9 (Black/Black/Castlerock - (Men - US 9))
- Torin 9 (Black/Black/Castlerock - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.0
4.8
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.0
3.6
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
3.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.9
5.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
265.6 g (9.37 oz)
260.0 g (9.17 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
25.3 mm
25.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
25.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
0.5 mm
0.2 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
81 mm (3.2")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.20
3.32
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.60
4.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
6.4
9.1
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
8.9 mm (0.350")
2.8 mm (0.111")
Toe TTS Deviation
9.7 mm (0.382")
6.1 mm (0.242")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.5
8.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.0 mm (-0.118")
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
Arch Fit: Width
10
9.1
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.006")
-1.7 mm (-0.067")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
4.5
7.3
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Heel Spring
12 mm (0.5")
19 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
11.1%
17.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.6°
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
4.7
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
35 mm (1.4")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
68.9%
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.3°
24.2°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ALTRA EGO
P35X
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
P35X
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Unknown
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
8.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.7
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.2%
67.2%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.0
3.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
76.2%
70.1%
Heel Cushioning
3.2
4.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.11 J
2.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
5.01 J
5.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
8.15 J
9.53 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.8
5.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.18 J
3.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.17 J
5.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.57 J
8.55 J
Heel Firmness
9.7
9.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
65.0 N/mm
65.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
90.5 N/mm
84.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
132.6 N/mm
122.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.7
9.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
80.4 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
109.2 N/mm
100.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
153 N/mm
141 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.9
5.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.56 J
5.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.34 J
5.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.20 J
5.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.11 J
5.41 J
Rocker Stiffness
3.8
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
28 N
82 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
3.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.6%
53.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.0
6.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.2 N/mm
10.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
253 N
250 N
Heel Compression Depth
3.6
3.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
8.5 mm
8.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
12.2 mm
13.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
14.3 mm
15.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
4.1
4.5
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
9.9 mm
10.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
11.9 mm
13.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
13.4 mm
14.6 mm
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