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<p>Altra took one of their most-loved road shoes and gave it a cold-weather upgrade. The Escalante 4 keeps the zero-drop platform and wide toe box runners rely on, and pairs it with a Smartwool Merino blend upper that adds warmth without losing breathability. Whether you’re logging early morning kilometers or chasing daylight on a crisp shoulder-season trail, this limited edition collab delivers comfort, responsiveness, and room to move.</p>
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<li>Smartwool Merino blend upper adds natural warmth and breathability for cool-season road runs</li>
<li>Altra EGO™ midsole cushions impact and stays responsive through speedwork and daily miles</li>
<li>Original FootShape™ fit gives toes room to splay naturally on longer efforts</li>
<li>Zero-drop platform supports a low-impact stride and midfoot landing</li>
<li>FootPod outsole is mapped to the bones and tendons of the human foot to promote natural movement</li>
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Altra x Smartwool Escalante 4 Runners - Men's

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'Minimal and natural' shoes offer low drop, lots of flex, and minimal cushioning. Most running shoes are 'Light and responsive' with medium cushioning and good energy return. 'Cushioned and floaty' shoes have maximum cushioning.

Some shoes include added motion control or stability features to help minimize over pronation, where the foot tends to roll inward in a biomechanically imbalanced running position.

The approximate thickness of the midsole cushioning under the heel and the forefoot. A thicker heel and greater difference between heel and toe height tends to suit heel-strike runners, while forefoot and midfoot strikers may prefer a minimal drop between heel and toe cushioning.

The drop is the difference in height between the heel and the forefoot midsole cushioning. Traditional running shoes tend to have a 10mm drop or higher while minimalist style shoes are on the lower end of the spectrum.

Waterproof shoes and boots feature a waterproof-breathable membrane and a gusseted tongue to help keep your feet dry in wet conditions.

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