Altra Vanish Carbon 3
Road · Race · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 220 g | 4 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 192 g | 4 mm |
| MeasuredMen · US 9 | 235.1 g | 6 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 220 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Vanish Carbon 3 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Claimed · Women
Weight: 192 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Altra Vanish Carbon 3 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Men
Weight: 235.1 g · Drop: 6 mm
US 9
RTINGS men’s US 9: 235.1 g and 6.0 mm measured drop. These stay separate from producer figures.
- RTINGS · Reviewed 2026-10-03
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About the shoe
A carbon-plated road racer with FAST RCE PEBA and a 4 mm nominal drop. RTINGS and Doctors of Running favour sustained faster efforts over sharp short intervals. The anatomical toe shape still has a low-volume racing fit; weight and wet grip are relevant trade-offs.
- Comfort
- 84/100
- Response
- 90/100
- Stability
- 72/100
- Cushioning
- 84/100
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Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.2/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Race · Tempo · Intervals
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Altra: FAST RCE full PEBA, split-toe carbon plate and Racing FootShape.
- Manufacturer specifications
- Altra lists 220 g, 40/36 mm stack and 4 mm drop; reference size is not stated on this page.
- Laboratory sample
- RTINGS men’s US 9: 235.1 g and 6.0 mm measured drop. These stay separate from producer figures.
- Fit
- Doctors of Running: anatomical toe shape but low toe volume and snug midfoot.
- Tested use
- Doctors of Running preferred longer tempo/threshold efforts; RTINGS found weight limits short-distance agility.
- Limitations in testing
- Doctors of Running noticed slipping on wet surfaces and stones collecting in the sole groove.
- Stability in testing
- RTINGS: broad forefoot and midfoot, but soft foam and a narrower heel limit support.
Sources: Altra ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · RTINGS ↗