Vanish Carbon 3
A lightweight, carbon-plated road racing shoe from Altra built for speed and race-day efficiency.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Half marathon race, 10K race, Tempo / threshold
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 192g
- Drop
- 4mm
- Stack
- 40/36mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- Fast RCE (supercritical two-piece full PEBA foam)
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Lightweight Engineered Mesh
- Widths
- standard
The Vanish Carbon 3 is a premium, high-cushion road racer that pairs Altra's Racing FootShape fit with a split-toe carbon plate for a fast, efficient ride, well suited to races from 10K through marathon distance.
Supercritical PEBA foam and a rocker geometry deliver a light, responsive, and propulsive ride geared toward race pace, with the split-toe carbon plate adding rigidity without sacrificing toe engagement.
Racing FootShape fit gives a snug, secure midfoot lockdown for high speeds while allowing natural toe splay for power transfer.
Road racing and speedwork from 10K to marathon distance for runners seeking a fast, responsive plated shoe.
Runners who need a stability shoe, trail traction, or a cushioned daily trainer for recovery miles should look elsewhere.