Vanish Carbon 3

Racing2026-08-18 · Global · Release dateChecked 2026-10-23

Vanish Carbon 3 is Altra’s road racer for racing and speedwork. It replaces the previous full-length plate with a patent-pending split-toe carbon design that supports the big toe and lateral forefoot independently. Two layers of full-PEBA FAST RCE foam pair with a rubber outsole, lightweight engineered mesh, Racing FootShape fit, and a revised rocker to promote race-day propulsion while preserving toe movement.

Key specifications

Weight

220 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −48.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

4 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −2.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

40 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +5.7 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$240.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average +74.43 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 36 mm
Carbon plate: Yes
Midsole: FAST RCE
Outsole: Rubber
Use cases: Race / Tempo

Weight notes Weight per shoe in men’s US 10.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Altra Vanish Carbon 3220 g / 40 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 220 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −48.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 4 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −2.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 40 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +5.7 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $240.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$74.43

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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