Altra Vanish Carbon 2 WHITE/CORAL Men's

ALTRA Vanish Carbon 2

The ALTRA Vanish Carbon 2 is Altra’s flagship racing model for road races and high-intensity training. Designed for maximum speed and running economy, it combines super foam cushioning with carbon plate technology, creating a shoe that converts the energy of each stride into forward propulsion.

Altra EGO™ PRO – Performance Super Foam

The midsole uses Altra EGO™ PRO, a lightweight super foam that delivers high energy return. The foam compression effectively absorbs impact, while its resilient rebound creates a “bounce” sensation, helping the runner maintain a faster pace with less muscle fatigue.

Full-Length Carbon Plate

Inside the midsole is a full-length carbon plate, which acts as a propulsion lever. The plate stabilises foot strike and increases stride energy efficiency, improving running economy particularly at race pace.

Active Stance Rocker – Race-Focused Rocker

Active Stance Rocker technology creates an aggressive heel-to-toe rocker, facilitating the transition to toe-off and reducing energy loss. This geometry works with the carbon plate for faster acceleration.

FootShape™ Fit – Natural Stability

Altra’s signature FootShape™ toe box allows the toes to spread naturally, increasing stability and push-off power. This is particularly helpful in long-distance races, where foot stability becomes a critical performance factor.

Upper – Ultralight Engineered Mesh

The ultra-light engineered mesh upper reduces the shoe’s overall weight and provides a high level of breathability. The fit is race-focused and secure through the midfoot, keeping the foot in place even at high speeds.

Technical Specifications

• Drop: 0 mm (Zero Drop™)
• Stack Height: 33 mm
• Midsole: Altra EGO™ PRO
• Plate: Full-length carbon plate
• Geometry: Active Stance Rocker
• Upper: Engineered mesh
• FootShape™ Fit: Standard
• Men’s Weight: ~206 g
• Women’s Weight: ~184 g

Who It’s For

The Vanish Carbon 2 is ideal for runners looking for a racing shoe for 10 km, half-marathon and marathon distances. It combines high energy return, low weight and race-focused geometry, allowing faster paces with better running economy.