Altra Vanish Carbon Running Shoes

Altra’s first racing shoe, the Vanish-Carbon is a long-distance speed shoe engineered with Carbitex™ carbon and Altra’s EGO™ PRO midsole – perfectly merging comfort with performance. Built for speed the shoes also feature Altra’s Active Stance Rocker, for a more efficient toe off, and Altra’s Slim FootShape™ system, for power and support, helping you to reach full speed with each and every stride.  

Balanced Cushioning

With a zero-drop construction, your heel and forefoot are placed at the same distance from the ground ensuring comfortably balanced cushioning that promotes efficient low-impact form with each stride.

ALTRA EGO™ Pro midsole

The ALTRA EGO™ PRO foam is the brand's lightest midsole designed to deliver premium underfoot cushioning with increased energy return snappy ride with forward-propelling responsiveness.

Propel Carbon Half-Plate

The carbon fibre Propel-Plate is designed to flex naturally with your foot, providing an added boost and propulsion in every stride. 

Active Stance Rocker

Located the furthest back on any Altra shoe, the rocker is located 65% forward up the foot when measured from the heel to deliver a more efficient toe-off in every stride.