Vanish Carbon 3
Altra's carbon-plated, PEBA-cushioned road racing shoe built for chasing PRs from 10K distances up through the marathon.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Half marathon race, 10K race, Tempo / threshold, Intervals / speedwork
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 220g
- Drop
- 4mm
- Stack
- 40/36mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- Fast RCE (supercritical PEBA foam)
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Lightweight Engineered Mesh
- Widths
- standard
A lightweight, high-stack, low-drop road racer that pairs a split-toe carbon plate with soft PEBA foam for an efficient, propulsive ride, though it lacks independent verification of real-world durability and fit beyond Altra's own claims.
High 40mm/36mm stack with a 4mm drop and rocker geometry delivers a fast, responsive toe-off; the split carbon plate and supercritical PEBA midsole aim for efficient energy return rather than plush cushioning.
Uses Altra's Racing FootShape last, giving toes room to splay while keeping a snug midfoot for a secure, locked-in racing feel — narrower and more performance-oriented than Altra's standard trail-shape lasts.
Road racing from 10K through marathon distance where a light, propulsive, carbon-plated shoe is wanted for speedwork or race day.
Runners needing a stable, wide-fitting daily trainer, off-road traction, or a shoe with verified long-term durability data, since this is a race-day-only performance shoe with no independent testing referenced.