Altra escalante 1.5 help

I had a similar issue with my first pair - got them online in my standard size 10. Really had to super tighten the laces starting mid foot after they broke in. Never really worked. 2nd pair I went down 1/2 size and no issues. Not even using the extra hole closer to the heel. I have about 1/2 thumb at the top on the new ones.

Have the Escalante Racers too in the same -1/2 size which really gives a good look down with the less stretchy upper. Regular Escalantes have a lot of give all over, which I think expands over time.

thanks, going down half a size would not be an option though as when i lace up the shoes i only just have a thumbs length between my big toe and the end, and my second toe nearly touches the end. maybe they are just a more unstructured and looser fitting shoe than i am used to?

Known problem with these shoes, though I thought the 1.5 was supposed to be better...You could try the Escalante Racer instead. They have fixed the heel in that one. Sole is a bit firmer. Upper more stable and breathable.

That's what they do wrote:

Known problem with these shoes, though I thought the 1.5 was supposed to be better...You could try the Escalante Racer instead. They have fixed the heel in that one. Sole is a bit firmer. Upper more stable and breathable.

Yeah I thought these were meant to be better than the 1 in that aspect - I didn't try the 1 so i cant comment on whether or not the heel lock is better in the 1.5 than the 1, though i have heard stuff about the midfoot strap.

regarding the escalante racer that shoe is next on my buy list as i have read that it is more secure than the 1.5 - do you know if the sizing is the same with the racer as 1.5 ?

Sizing on Racer is true to size.

Had same problem w 1 that you are having w 1.5. Bought Racer and love it. Much better lockdown, and - separate issue - all of the bounce and protection of the 1/1.5 in a firmer, cleaner ride.

Tried on 1.5 in store and seemed on par w everything you are describing. 1/1.5 = comfy casual shoe; Racer = solid running shoe.

PS- if you are looking for Max Cushion, give the Paradigm 4.0 a try.

theJeff wrote:

Sizing on Racer is true to size.

Had same problem w 1 that you are having w 1.5. Bought Racer and love it. Much better lockdown, and - separate issue - all of the bounce and protection of the 1/1.5 in a firmer, cleaner ride.

Tried on 1.5 in store and seemed on par w everything you are describing. 1/1.5 = comfy casual shoe; Racer = solid running shoe.

PS- if you are looking for Max Cushion, give the Paradigm 4.0 a try.

Thanks mate! I will continue using the 1.5 until I can get my hands on the Racer. I have actually been eyeing off the paradigm aswell for my long distance runs.

Racer is much better more normal shoe lockdown without the pressure on top of foot. I like the breathablility much more too

I tried paradigm but found toe rubbing as the upper is too rigid. Def try them on treadmill as they are not just a more cushioned Escalante. I find them a slow r3covery shoe only