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Altra Vanish Carbon 3 vs Altra Vanish Carbon 2

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Vanish Carbon 2 has a 4 mm lower drop
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3 has 4 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Durability: 2/5
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Grip: 4/5
  • Vanish Carbon 3 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Durability: 2/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • Vanish Carbon 2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Vanish Carbon 3Altra Vanish Carbon 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 240 USD 260
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 220 g 229 g
Drop 4 mm 0 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 36 mm
Forefoot stack 36 mm 36 mm
Midsole foam FAST RCE Altra EGO PRO
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.40 out of 5 2.78 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Marathon, Tempo runs Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Vanish Carbon 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 240

Altra Vanish Carbon 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 260

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Altra Vanish Carbon 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Altra Vanish Carbon 3: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Altra Vanish Carbon 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Duel Sonic 4, side view

    Mizuno

    Duel Sonic 4

    • Weight 195 g
    • Drop 2.5 mm
    • Stack 19 mm
    • Close to Altra Vanish Carbon 2: same terrain, same category, same role