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product_id: 743974258
title: "ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 Men's Running Shoes, Black"
price: "VT80815"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/743974258-altra-escalante-racer-2-mens-running-shoes-black
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 8.8 oz ultralight weight Zero drop for natural stride 22mm low stack height for speed ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 Men's Running Shoes, Black

**Price:** VT80815
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Run faster, feel freer — the Escalante Racer 2 is your new speed secret.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 Men's Running Shoes, Black
- **How much does it cost?** VT80815 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/743974258-altra-escalante-racer-2-mens-running-shoes-black)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Rubber Outsole:** Grip the road confidently while pushing your limits mile after mile.
- • **Race-Ready Lightweight:** At just 8.8 oz, these shoes keep you flying without the bulk.
- • **Natural Motion Engineered:** Zero drop and roomy FootShape toe box promote your most natural, powerful stride.
- • **Responsive Altra EGO™ Midsole:** Feel every ground connection with a perfect balance of firmness and bounce.
- • **Breathable Engineered Knit Upper:** Stay cool and dry with advanced ventilation designed for fast-paced runs.

## Overview

The ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 Men's Running Shoes combine ultralight 8.8 oz construction with a zero-drop platform and a 22mm low stack height to deliver a natural, responsive running experience. Featuring the innovative Altra EGO™ midsole foam and a breathable engineered knit upper, these shoes are designed for speed workouts, race days, and fast training runs. Their roomy FootShape toe box and durable rubber outsole ensure comfort and traction, making them ideal for millennial professionals chasing personal records and that next-level performance edge.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Care instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Outer material | Synthetic |
| Shaft height | Ankle |
| Sole material | Rubber |

## Images

![ALTRA Escalante Racer 2 Men's Running Shoes, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71r16RjCE1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## 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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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-12*