Altra Vanish Carbon 2 (2024)
race-day super shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 36/36 mm stack · Carbon plate · Narrow to X-wide sizes.
Specs
- Weight: 229 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 0 mm
- Cushioning: 7/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: not listed
- Launch price: $260 MSRP (Super-premium)
Spec source: Altra website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed October 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races.
- Low 0 mm drop can feel different if you are used to a higher drop; build up mileage gradually.
- Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Altra Vanish Carbon 2 best for?
It is a race-day super shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. Its listed strengths are 36/36 mm stack, carbon plate, narrow to x-wide sizes.
How much does the Altra Vanish Carbon 2 weigh?
It is listed at about 229 g (~8.1 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Altra Vanish Carbon 2?
0 mm. A low drop can feel different if you are used to a higher one, so build up mileage gradually.
Does the Altra Vanish Carbon 2 come in wide sizes?
Only a standard width is listed in our data for the Vanish Carbon 2.
Who should think twice about the Altra Vanish Carbon 2?
Race-day shoes usually wear out faster than daily trainers, so most runners save them for key workouts and races. Low 0 mm drop can feel different if you are used to a higher drop; build up mileage gradually. Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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