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Altra Women's Escalante 4 - Light Gray

$130.00

Simplified and refreshed. We built the Escalante 4 as a nod to the fan-favorite Escalante 1.5, with FootShape fit, greater flexibility, and a lighter weight. Tackle fast training runs, daily walks, or everyday errands in this streamlined and versatile road-mile destroyer. It’s got an engineered knit upper for a more sock-like and forgiving fit, with a knit tongue, just like the original Escalante. We evolved the rubber midsole for a lighter weight and more flexibility so you can feel connected to the road. A new footbed feels more like the iconic Escalante 1.5 and 2.0, with the same Altra EGO™ midsole foam for responsiveness and comfort. Move the way you were designed to with a roomy toe box to help your toes move freely and zero drop. How did we pack so much comfort and style into such a simple shoe? Lace it up, take it out, and see for yourself!

What’s New

  • Updated engineered knit upper for a sock-like, forgiving fit
  • Knit tongue for comfortable movement
  • Less rubber in the outsole for a lighter weight and greater flexibility
  • Updated footbed for added comfort
Responsive + comfortable cushion

Connect with the ground and stay comfortable with unique Altra EGO™ midsole foam.

Roomy toe box for natural movement

With Altra’s signature FootShape™ fit, you get our roomiest toe box with plenty of room to help your toes move freely, and space through the midfoot.

A groovy midsole for flexibility

An InnerFlex™ midsole is composed of grid-like grooves designed to provide flexibility and movement.

Flexibility and natural movement underfoot

FootPod™ technology in the outsole supports your foot’s flexibility and helps the shoe move naturally with your body’s movement, so you can interact with your environment.

Promotes good foot health

This product received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, awarded to products found by the Association to promote good foot health.

Best For road running, speedwork, walking
Heel-to-Toe Drop 0mm
Upper Engineered knit
Midsole Altra EGO™
Outsole Rubber
Weight 7.5 oz / 212 g
Cushion Low
Stack Height 24mm
Support Neutral
FootShape Original
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Correct Toes

Works well with Correct Toes, but may not fit every foot without modifications.

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Zero-to-Low Drop

Our Zero-to-Low Drop shoes are built to place your foot in a natural position, with a stable and confident foundation to run on.

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No Toe Spring

The toes lay flat and are not elevated above the ball of the foot.

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Roomy Toe Box

All of our shoes are made with room for your toes, so they’re free to move naturally, with confidence in every foot strike.

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Flexible

A flexible sole allows natural motion of the foot.

Why Choose Natural Footwear?

Discover how natural footwear can strengthen your feet, improve posture, and reduce pain - just like our bodies intended.

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Natural Footwear Guide

Why Choose Natural Footwear?

Our ancestors walked diverse terrains effortlessly because their feet functioned naturally. Your foot's complex structure of ligaments, muscles, tendons, and bones was designed to carry your body weight - but conventional shoes restrict this natural function.

What Makes Natural Footwear Different?

We avoid the term "barefoot shoes" (it's an oxymoron - you either wear shoes or you don't). Instead, we call them foot-shaped, zero-drop, or functional footwear. Here's what sets them apart:

Our Minimalist Grading Scale:

  • Thin Soles - Enhanced terrain sensitivity for natural walking
  • Zero Drop Design - Flat profile aligns with your foot's natural position
  • Foot-Shaped Toe Box - Roomy toe area allows natural toe splay
  • Natural Materials - Breathable, natural construction
  • Flexibility - Allows natural foot movement like our ancestors

Key Benefits

1. Stronger, More Flexible Feet
Traditional thick-soled shoes act like crutches, weakening foot muscles over time. Natural footwear rebuilds intrinsic foot strength, though transition should be gradual to avoid injury.

2. Better Balance & Posture
Every step feels more grounded and secure. Your body learns to stand tall and confident without depending on artificial support.

3. Reduced Injury Risk
Stronger feet distribute pressure evenly, reducing strain and preventing your body from overcompensating. This helps alleviate pain in your lower back, spine, knees, and hips.

4. Enhanced Toe Function
Remember how babies grip with their toes? That's natural toe vigor. Restrictive shoes diminish this strength, but natural footwear helps restore it.

5. Improved Arch Support
Your foot arch is engineering perfection. Excessive cushioning weakens arches over time. Natural footwear challenges your feet like exercise, strengthening arches for better shock absorption.

6. Pain-Free Movement
Conventional raised heels push your body forward, creating compensatory back arch and strain. Natural footwear's flat design promotes neutral spine alignment, reducing backaches and joint stiffness.

The Bottom Line

Just like routine health checkups, foot health matters. Why let problems worsen when there are solutions? Natural footwear helps make daily activities easier and less painful as you age, reconnecting you with the earth-grounded walking our bodies were designed for.

Transition gradually and consider toe spacers to help restore natural toe splay.


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How long for delivery?

We try our best to ship orders out the following day.

However, we are a small business with a small team, so please allow 1-3 business days for order processing.

Orders are shipped out daily, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays), in the order they are received; shipping times may vary based on destination.

Can I return shoes?

Yes, we accept returns on shoes!

Sometimes the size or color doesn't work out, and we understand that. So we accept returns only on shoes that have been purchased through www.correcttoes.com, returned with original packaging, and cannot be worn outside or show any signs of wear – such as scuffing, discoloration, smudges, etc.

Altra Running: Who We Are

Altra Running started with one pair of trail shoes, designed for comfort and technical terrain. From this first design, the core of Altra’s unique comfort was born: FootShape™ and Balanced Cushioning™. From this first audacious and innovative shoe, Altra has continued to break the mold in the industry with top-of-the-line trail running shoes, road running shoes, and hiking shoes made for every runner, every mile, and every terrain.

Shoes designed to fit feet.

  • Roomy Toe Box - When you have room for your toes, they’re free to move naturally.

    When your big toe has space it can remain straight, which optimizes your natural stability. A roomy toe box also lets your toes splay, avoiding squished toes for more comfort and balance, helping you push forward during walking and running.

  • Zero-to-low drop - We design our shoes this way to place your foot in a natural position.

    Balancing the weight distribution across the foot alleviates excessive pressure on your forefoot and encourages a more efficient, functional movement pattern. 

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