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Altra Escalante 4 SW vs Altra Escalante Racer 2

The Altra Escalante 4 SW and Altra Escalante Racer 2 are both neutral road running shoes with firm, responsive cushioning. The Escalante 4 SW costs about $25 less (from $120) and is rated higher by buyers (4.2 vs 3.8 out of 5). The Escalante Racer 2 is 0.7 oz lighter (8.8 oz vs 9.5 oz).

Altra Escalante 4 SW

Altra

Escalante 4 SW

4.2 (53)

$120

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Altra Escalante Racer 2

Altra

Escalante Racer 2

3.8 (169)

$145

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Specs side by side

Escalante 4 SWEscalante Racer 2
Price $120 $145
Rating 4.2 / 5 (53 reviews) 3.8 / 5 (169 reviews)
Weight 9.5 oz 8.8 oz
Heel-to-toe drop 0 mm 0 mm
Heel stack height 24 mm 22 mm
Cushioning Firm / responsive Firm / responsive
Support Neutral Neutral
Surface Road Road
Available for Men & Women Men & Women

Specs and prices from Altra, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the Escalante 4 SW if…

  • you want to spend less

Get the Escalante Racer 2 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe

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