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Altra Vanish Tempo 2 vs Altra Vanish Tempo

Altra Vanish Tempo 2, side view

Altra

Vanish Tempo 2

  • Weight 243 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 34 mm

USD 200

Altra Vanish Tempo, side view

Altra

Vanish Tempo

  • Weight 232 g
  • Drop 0 mm
  • Stack 33 mm

USD 170

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 Tempo has a 4 mm lower drop
  • Altra Vanish Tempo is USD 30 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Altra Vanish Tempo 2
  • Altra Vanish Tempo
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Durability: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Stability: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Durability: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Grip: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionAltra Vanish Tempo 2Altra Vanish Tempo
Price
Catalogue price USD 200 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 243 g 232 g
Drop 4 mm 0 mm
Heel stack 34 mm 33 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 33 mm
Midsole foam FAST TRN Altra EGO PRO
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.49 out of 5 3.19 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 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 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 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 Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Tempo runs, Marathon Intervals, Tempo runs, Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Vanish Tempo 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 200

Altra Vanish Tempo

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Topo Athletic Specter 2, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Specter 2

    • Weight 215 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Cyclone 3, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Cyclone 3

    • Weight 196 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 28 mm

    USD 155

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Altra Vanish Tempo 2

  • Brooks Ghost Amp, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost Amp

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Salomon Spectur 3, side view

    Salomon

    Spectur 3

    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38.5 mm

    £165

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role