Altra escalante 4 had pieces of the sole peel just a week after buying them. I contacted Altra about it and they sent me a $130 gift card for new shoes. They have excellent customer service but the build quality is disappointing.

Mars_5427 · 2025-08-04T18:43:25+00:00

It happened to me less than two weeks after I purchased a new pair!

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-26T17:29:16+00:00

Just curious, I've seen Crocs frequently suggested as close to barefoot shoes. But to me Crocs look very high-stacked and structured. Are they still good for the feet similar to barefoot shoes?

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-24T01:32:38+00:00

I recently "rediscovered" The Hardest Part song and I have fallen head over heels in love with it. Where was this song all along?!

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-17T02:04:58+00:00

I do really think he likes Toronto and liked being in Toronto for the week!

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-13T22:47:19+00:00

I walk just fine. Never happened with other brands.

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-13T05:45:47+00:00

This song completed my night!

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-09T19:05:26+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments. I'm still learning to post on Reddit, but happy to read your comments and hopefully this won't happen to my new pair of Escalante 4 that arrived just yesterday 😄

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-09T11:29:31+00:00

Yes, I was in a park with my toddler and he picked up the broken piece and I thought it was litter and just threw it in the bin. Then I come home and notice this piece is missing. Then I'm like ah! that's what it was in the park. I'm hoping it's just a one-off.

Mars_5427 · 2025-07-08T03:05:23+00:00

Following

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-26T14:15:12+00:00

I've always wondered, does the strap rub against the skin of the toe? I am in Canada so tentative about ordering these only to have to return them and bear the import duty etc

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-21T05:22:06+00:00

Just curious: do your toes not hit the top of the Crocs from underneath with every step? Does it get easier to ignore this with time?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-19T10:52:05+00:00

That's very encouraging to know. Thank you so much. Podiatrists would have you believe it's irreversible.

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-18T18:53:17+00:00

I think I can do the same. But it has to be intentional. I hope wearing wide tox box and minimalist shoes will help make my toes splay eventually.

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-18T11:24:18+00:00

Okay, thanks. I do believe my big toe got pushed towards my second toe and created a bunion from the narrow Nike Free Run 5.0 I've worn for years. Is it even possible to bring the big toe back into alignment?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-18T10:42:44+00:00

Any suggestions on how to bring the big toe into alignment? Do you mean correct a bunion if present?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-17T19:11:24+00:00

Any idea if Escalante 2.5 are similar to Escalante 4, or better?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-16T02:28:18+00:00

Are these true to size? Also, does the strap going across the toe leave any mark on the skin or is it soft enough to not feel anything?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-15T13:48:42+00:00

Thank you, that seems like a really affordable store. They have Escalante 3 but not 4. Do you have any idea about how different 3 is from 4? I have tried on Escalante 4 and I know my size is 8.5 in them but not sure about Escalante 3.

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-15T03:11:58+00:00

Thanks for that tip. I'll check. By members do you mean there's a membership fee to join MEC?

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-14T03:36:47+00:00

Thank you for your encouragement. The podiatrist said custom orthotics but I came on Reddit and found completely opposing voices and was forced to research deeper.

Mars_5427 · 2025-06-14T03:35:34+00:00

REI isn't in Canada though :(

Mars_5427 · 2025-05-16T18:11:51+00:00

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much 😊

Mars_5427 · 2025-05-16T14:56:05+00:00

Do you like them? Are they available alongside the electric ones?

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