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Saucony Kinvara 16 when I'm running outside. Trying out the Altra Escalante Racer 2 as my treadmill shoe. These are little interesting because of the wide toe box. They feel great though.
Oh dear.... Let's see what I can name from memory... 1. Track spikes 2. Carbon racers 3. Altra Vanish for speed days 4. Mizuno Vista for fast long runs 5. Asics Nimbus for cushioned easy runs (won these in a raffle) 6. New Balance something for cushioned easy runs (bought these because they're cute) 7. Topo Terraventure - favorite trail shoe 8. Saucony Peregrine - cute trail shoe 9. Altra Olympus, and 10. New Balance Leadville - trail shoes I just don't wear much but are in too good shape for me to toss 11. Saucony Endrophin, 12. Topo Specter, 13. Adidas Adizero - these were all the Boston themed shoes, and I wanted them all. I've only worn the Saucony so far. They're all tempo shoes. 14. Brooks Ghost - fun print, given to me as a gift. 15. Brooks Revel - Christmas pattern, so I save these for Christmas runs 16. Nike Zoom Fly - tempo, won these in a raffle 17. Altra Escalante Racer - don't love these, but they're small, so they're solid for when I'm traveling and need a shoe that doesn't take up space in a suitcase. 18. Altra Escalante - These has 355 miles, so I can probably toss them. Um. I have a problem...
Oh dear.... Let's see what I can name from memory... 1. Track spikes 2. Carbon racers 3. Altra Vanish for speed days 4. Mizuno Vista for fast long runs 5. Asics Nimbus for cushioned easy runs (won these in a raffle) 6. New Balance something for cushioned easy runs (bought these because they're cute) 7. Topo Terraventure - favorite trail shoe 8. Saucony Peregrine - cute trail shoe 9. Altra Olympus, and 10. New Balance Leadville - trail shoes I just don't wear much but are in too good shape for me to toss 11. Saucony Endrophin, 12. Topo Specter, 13. Adidas Adizero - these were all the Boston themed shoes, and I wanted them all. I've only worn the Saucony so far. They're all tempo shoes. 14. Brooks Ghost - fun print, given to me as a gift. 15. Brooks Revel - Christmas pattern, so I save these for Christmas runs 16. Nike Zoom Fly - tempo, won these in a raffle 17. Altra Escalante Racer - don't love these, but they're small, so they're solid for when I'm traveling and need a shoe that doesn't take up space in a suitcase. 18. Altra Escalante - These has 355 miles, so I can probably toss them. Um. I have a problem...
I have the escalante racer, here in Texas it is a nice upgrade from the standard escalante, full mesh upper. SUPER breathable, and lower stack height and lighter weight. I don’t use mine as an everyday shoe, so can’t speak on longevity or mileage unfortunately. My absolute favorite is an older model Merrel trail glove. I believe they’re on model 7, I have a pair of 3’s that are chefs kiss.
Yeah I love them. And the Escalante Racer is even thinner & lighter. (Tho probably built more for speed than durability)
If you want something in between, try an Altra Escalante. Wide toe box. Zero drop. Med-low cushion (stack).
Altra Escalantes!! I’ve gone through 4 pairs of Escalante 3s, and just got the 4s (they’ve been out for a while), and I might love them even more. The Escalante Racers are also 👌🏼for speed work.
Escalante racer and non racer fits ur requirements perfectly.
I hope they never discontinue this line, my favourite and most comfortable shoe by far (I wear barefoot while not running).
I have had two pairs of escalantes and I have used them as a daily sneaker and a running shoe. Absolutely the best at both. Honestly I wish Altra would bring back/expand their lifestyle shoe models as I don’t really need barefoot, just zero drop and wide toe box. They hit all the right boxes, but only offer athletic styles for now. Lems is my go to daily boot/shoe as a runner up for having some cushion and zero drop/wide toe.
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