Video by Sam Winebaum
Altra Vanish Carbon ($240)
In the video I get into all the tech details, fit, ride and comparisons and conclusions for Altra’s first super shoe.
The Vanish Carbon weighs approximately 7.65 oz / 222g in a US9 and has a 33mm heel, 33mm forefoot stack height. The midsole is Altra’s new supercritical EGO Max Pro foam with a 3/4 length Carbitex asymmetrically flexing plate with 3 blades for a broad, stable, smooth and dynamic toe off and appears to be dual density with a slightly firmer lower layer especially noted at the heel in combination with the thick rubber there.
The rocker starts at 65% to the front of the heel,
The upper is a combination of front very thin single layer mesh and rear non stretch mesh. It is Altra’s “Slim” fit but for sure roomy.
The “EVA foam” outsole appears to be of the hardened variety with copious thick coverage front and back.
Watch the Initial Video Review (13:48)
Full Multi Tester written review soon. Available now including at our partners below.
Tested samples were provided at no charge for review purposes. RoadTrail Run has affiliate partnerships and may earn commission on products purchased through affiliate links in this article. These partnerships do not influence our editorial content. The opinions herein are entirely the authors’
Comments and Questions Welcome Below!
Please let us know mileage, paces, race distances, and currently preferred shoes
RoadTrailRun receives a commission on purchases at the stores below.
Your purchases help support RoadTrailRun. Thanks!
RUNNING WAREHOUSE
FREE 2 Day Shipping EASY No Sweat Returns
ROADRUNNERSPORTS
Join RRS VIP
FLEET FEET
TOP4RUNNING EUROPE
Use RTR code RTRTOP4 for 5% off all products, even sale products
FREE Shipping on orders over 99€,, 30 days return policy, no questions asked.
HOLABIRD SPORTS
FREE Shipping on most orders over $40
AMAZON
WATCH OUR YOUTUBE REVIEWS ON THE ROADTRAILRUN CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries
Please Like and Follow RoadTrailRun