Altra Vanish Carbon 2
Road · Race · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 229 g | 0 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 164 g | 0 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 3.7 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 229 g · Drop: 0 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Vanish Carbon 2 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: 164 g · Drop: 0 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Vanish Carbon 2 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 3.7 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 3.7 mm drop at World Athletics measurement points.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-05
CarbonPlate
RoadSurface
About the shoe
Road racer with EGO PRO foam and a full carbon plate. RunRepeat wanted more rebound; Doctors of Running's testers reported different heel-fit experiences. Check collar comfort, and distinguish Altra's stated drop from the laboratory measurement.
- Comfort
- 78/100
- Response
- 84/100
- Stability
- 78/100
- Cushioning
- 76/100
RaceTempoIntervals
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Full plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.8/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Race · Tempo · Intervals
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Altra lists EGO PRO foam and a full-length carbon-fibre plate.
- Reported drop
- Altra specifies 0 mm heel-to-toe drop.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 3.7 mm drop at World Athletics measurement points.
- Tested rebound
- RunRepeat found rebound below that of leading road racing shoes.
- Tested airflow
- RunRepeat praised the upper's breathability in its testing.
- Heel hold
- Doctors of Running's David reported some lateral movement at the heel.
- Collar comfort
- Doctors of Running's Andrea reported heel-tab rubbing during one run.
Sources: Altra ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗