Mizuno | Waveknit R2 | Women's

With the Escalante 1.5 we've taken Altra's best-seller in history and revamped the upper to make it even better. The brand new upper is more breathable, highly reflective and features a sleeker heel cup for increased performance and comfort. Fresh color patterns coupled with the wildly popular Altra EGO™ midsole give this shoe an unbeatable, elegant, high performance look and feel.

Our best debut ever is back with subtle tweaks. We increased decoupling in the Altra EGO™ midsole and outsole for more flexibility. A new knit with more perforations has increased the breathability while still maintaining that classic Escalante comfort but with a more secure fit for better performance. We've also added a new long lasting insole for a better fit and feel.

Introducing the Escalante™ , this new Altra Ego™ -equipped runner is built with a sleek aesthetic, thanks to the sock-like fit and flexible construction of the engineered knit upper. Built on Altra's PFS performance last with a responsive Altra Ego™ midsole and decoupled heel, the Escalante is designed for a fast ride with energetic rebound and minimal ground contact. Take a run and unleash your alter-Ego™ with the all- new Altra Ego™ experience.

• Cushioning: Moderate
• Stack Height: 25 mm
• Weight: 6.5 oz. / 182 g
• Designed To Improve: Natural Foot Positioning, Walking Form, Toe Splay, Comfort
• Platform: Fully-Cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and FootShape™ toe box
• Last: PFS2-M / PFS-W
• Midsole: Altra EGO™ with InnerFlex™
• Insole: 6 mm Contour Footbed
• Upper: Engineered Knit
• Outsole: FootPod™ Technology
• Other Features: New Altra EGO™ Midsole Compound; Engineered Knit Upper; Sock-like Upper Fit; Metatarsal Mapping, Performance Last for Fast Training and Racing

Originally inspired by tired feet at the end of the Badwater 135, the Altra Paradigm 4.0 is completely updated and revamped. An Altra EGO™ midsole for plush cushion and ultimate energy return; a knit upper for durability, and integrated Stabilipods™ for enhanced support. The same sweet GuideRail™ system is still here to help steer a tired or pronating foot, and with the addition of Altra EGO™ in the midsole and knit in the upper, this shoe is even more resilient, comfortable and cushioned than before.

Minimalist running shoe with 0 drop and firm feel.  Light cushioning, great for speedwork or racing.