Altra Escalante Running Shoe - Men's Gray 9.5

I'm far from the demographic that Altra is targeting. I'm a 70 yr old with foot problems so severe I was going to ask to have my little toe amputated. My son-in-law, who is a tri-athlete, suggested I try these shoes that he uses with the wide toe box. I bought a pair of Escalantes and am amazed at the comfort I've found. I now experience no pain and wear them all the time. I wish I'd found these years ago

Had the opportunity to try these out yesterday and I must say the cushioning quality is outstanding. While I usually like a taller stack height on my running shoes because I'm pretty much a slower, older runner, and performance shoes don't fit my running style, I did think the Ego cushioning is extraordinary. Perhaps the best I've tried. I couldn't help but think what would happen if Altra could incorporate this cushioning into all their shoes. I would think the competition would be scrambling to keep up. Would love to see this cushioning on a shoe with a taller stack height.