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Men's Vanish Carbon 3
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Attributes
- Product type
- shoes
- Cushioning
- foam that’s our lightest and most responsive, made for a fast and efficient ride
- Intended use
- running; Running
Features / Highlights
- Built for the grind of race day, it’s light, responsive, and brutally efficient.
- The Vanish Carbon 3 is Altra speed – reimagined.
- An all-new FAST RCE midsole is a supercritical, two-piece full PEBA foam that’s our lightest and most responsive, made for a fast and efficient ride.
- A patent-pending split-toe carbon fiber plate provides the rigidity to fuel speed while allowing the big toe to engage in a more powerful way.
- Our unique last shape combined with an enhanced rocker and 4mm drop propels runners forward with each step for a fun and fresh experience.
- Altra’s Racing FootShape™ provides a secure heel and midfoot at high speeds but maintains room in the toe box so your toes can splay and engage for more power.
- A race-day upper is designed for a seamless, breathable engineered mesh with a soft, lightweight tongue for a zero-distraction feel.
- An innovative eyestay design ensures proper midfoot lockdown while keeping the toes free to splay.
- In lab testing, the Vanish Carbon 3 improved running economy by 2.6% compared with the Vanish Carbon 2, rivaling current super shoes in the market.
- So you can keep crushing through the whole 26.2, without crushing your toes.
- Unlock your power and lock in on super natural performance in a shoe made to chase PRs.
Product description
Built for the grind of race day, it’s light, responsive, and brutally efficient. The Vanish Carbon 3 is Altra speed – reimagined. An all-new FAST RCE midsole is a supercritical, two-piece full PEBA foam that’s our lightest and most responsive, made for a fast and efficient ride.
A patent-pending split-toe carbon fiber plate provides the rigidity to fuel speed while allowing the big toe to engage in a more powerful way. Our unique last shape combined with an enhanced rocker and 4mm drop propels runners forward with each step for a fun and fresh experience. Altra’s Racing FootShape™ provides a secure heel and midfoot at high speeds but maintains room in the toe box so your toes can splay and engage for more power.
A race-day upper is designed for a seamless, breathable engineered mesh with a soft, lightweight tongue for a zero-distraction feel. An innovative eyestay design ensures proper midfoot lockdown while keeping the toes free to splay. In lab testing, the Vanish Carbon 3 improved running economy by 2.6% compared with the Vanish Carbon 2, rivaling current super shoes in the market.
So you can keep crushing through the whole 26.2, without crushing your toes. Unlock your power and lock in on super natural performance in a shoe made to chase PRs.
Options & availability details
- Color
3 colors
- Size
- 77.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131415
- Colors
3 colors
Shipping & delivery
- Delivery in 2–3 Business Days.
- FREE SHIPPING ON ALL PURCHASES: Offer valid online at altrarunning.com with selection of the "Ground" shipping option.
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Overnight and express delivery are not eligible for P.O. boxes. Please note that we do not ship overnight on weekends or holidays. Overnight orders placed on Friday before 1:00 p.m.
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Returns & refunds
- You’ll need to work with the original purchaser or reach out to our customer service team to assist with a return.
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If the product was purchased on AltraRunning.com: Steps to return an Altrarunning.com purchase: Start a Return Have an account? Log in and visit your order details. Checked out as a guest?
Visit the Order Status page and enter the email address used to place the order. You’ll be emailed a 6-digit code you can enter to start a return. Received the item as a gift?
You’ll need to work with the original purchaser or reach out to our customer service team to assist with a return. Process Your Item(s) Select the item(s) you wish to return. Select the reason for return and follow up questions.
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You will receive an email confirmation once your refund has been started. Each return is linked to the specific items selected when the online return was created. If you made multiple returns, please send them separately to avoid delays or missing refunds.
Only items tied to the return label used, will be refunded. Refunds can only be posted to the original form of payment. Refunds may take up to three weeks to process due to the time often required for shipping and bank processing.
Original shipping charges are not refunded. Exchanges are not available. Need a replacement further assistance?
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From customer reviews
(FWD VIA and Mont Blanc Carbon x Soar) and very disappointed with the fit of these Vanish Carbons
The quality seemed good with an airy and lightweight design
for a 5 mile track interval workout… felt great once I found the right tightness of the laces
