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Altra Escalante 3
Overall Grades And Reviews
The Altra Escalante 3 is a neutral running shoe designed for Our review of the Altra Escalante 3 is based upon the detailed written reflections and ratings of experienced and knowledgeable runners who have raced in this shoe. We use data science to scientifically rank this shoe among its competitors.
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Bottom 25% out of 116 shoes currently for sale
- Bottom 25% out of 116 shoes designed for everyday training
- Bottom 25% out of 36 neutral pronation control shoes
- 17th out of 18 Altra shoes
- Bottom 25% out of 1,497 shoes with reader reviews
- Bottom 25% out of 1,495 shoes designed for everyday
- Bottom 25% out of 452 neutral pronation control shoes
- 93rd out of 102 shoes made by Altra
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Pros
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
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Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.
Cons
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Rated below average overall.
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Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
8%
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| 9 |
23%
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| 8 |
62%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
8%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.2
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.3
- Average Review
- 7.8
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.4
- Average Review
- 6.5
- Median Review
- 7.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.5
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.9
- Average Review
- 7.6
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.0
- Average Review
- 7.9
- Median Review
- 8.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
8%
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| 9 |
23%
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| 8 |
62%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
8%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
8%
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| 9 |
31%
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| 8 |
31%
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| 7 |
15%
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| 6 |
8%
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| ≤ 5 |
8%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
8%
|
| 9 |
8%
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| 8 |
31%
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| 7 |
23%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
31%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
38%
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| 9 |
15%
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| 8 |
31%
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| 7 |
8%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
8%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
15%
|
| 9 |
23%
|
| 8 |
23%
|
| 7 |
15%
|
| 6 |
8%
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| ≤ 5 |
15%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
8%
|
| 9 |
31%
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| 8 |
23%
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| 7 |
31%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
8%
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Shoe Comparison
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Altra Escalante 3
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Top Rated Trainer For Sale
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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Most Durable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
26mm.
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35mm.
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43mm.
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37mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
26mm.
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23mm.
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39mm.
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31mm.
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| Drop Height |
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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6 mm.
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| Upper material |
Engineered Knit Mesh, Decoupled Heel
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
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| Shoe Released |
Q2 2022
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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Q1 2023
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| MSRP |
$130
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$140
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$165
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$160
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.4
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9.2
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9.0
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8.8
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| Comfort |
8.3
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9.1
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9.4
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8.8
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| Cushioning |
7.4
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9.1
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9.7
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8.7
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| Durability |
8.4
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8.7
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8.2
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9.0
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| Appearance |
7.9
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8.3
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7.9
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8.7
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| Value |
8.0
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8.6
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7.6
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8.8
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Reader Reviews
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Great overall shoe
50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 6.0
- Cushioning
- 2.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 7.0
- Value
- 9.0
Fantastic everyday trainer, especially for building necessary foot strength. It does not perform well at higher speeds though.
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the perfect shoe
55 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 8.0
- Cushioning
- 3.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 7.0
I have had four pairs of these shoes and I currently have over 600 miles on the one I am using and it still feels great. Not much cushion but feels great on the ground.
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Lasted very long
35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 7.0
- Value
- 8.0
I've gotten probably a couple hundred miles on these and they're still going strong. They may not be the fastest, but I honestly don't have much to compare them to
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The Best Low Profile Shoe
50 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 10.0
The Altra Escalante 3 combines everything people love in a shoe. It's comfortable, sharp looking, and maybe best of all amazing value at the price. This shoe also does not disappoint with durability. At around 150 pounds, after 235 miles, there is only one spot a bit worn down because of an imperfection in my stride. The colors are also decent, but not the best out there. As a person who puts in 60+ mile weeks and does hard, demanding speed work, I use this shoe for everything. After wearing 15+ shoes and 5+ brands in the past 2 years, this is the best all around shoe tried between all of them. Also, the added bonus of zero drop and natural foot shape, along with the low profile, gives me added peace of mind making sure I stay injury free. Overall, this shoe is a great next pick for a daily trainer.