Press Release:
DENVER (March 28, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Altra, a leading innovator in performance running, today announces its Vanish Carbon road racing shoe, highlighting a new speed category for the brand. Weighing in at just 6.2 ounces (W’s size 8.5) with a plush 33mm of stack height, the Vanish Carbon proves that comfort and speed can, in fact, come together in a race shoe.
Stepping into the world of premium race performance in a way that is truly unique to Altra, the new Vanish Carbon offers everything runners love about the brand…but faster. Built on Altra’s signature Balanced Cushioning platform and Footshape™ Toe Box for maximum stability, comfort and power, the Vanish Carbon features a completely new EGO™ PRO Midsole – Altra’s lightest, most responsive and most energy-efficient midsole ever – with a first-of-its-kind two-thirds length carbon fiber propel plate for maximum propulsion. Running from midfoot through the toe and featuring asymmetrical flexibility that moves with runners and not against them, this plate promotes natural forward motion with less material than standard carbon race plates, keeping the shoe exceptionally light, and providing a supremely comfortable, flexible ride. In addition, the shoe’s Active Stance Rocker is located 65 percent forward when measured from the heel – the farthest back in any Altra shoe – for a more efficient toe-off.
“We are thrilled to be adding a new top end to our lineup with the introduction of Altra’s first true road racing shoe,” said Shanna Burnette, Community and Partnerships Manager at Altra. “The Vanish Carbon combines the stand-out, core characteristics and top technical features Altra is known for with newly developed technologies to provide a premium race-day solution that enables runners to reach the next level and fulfill their highest potential.”
Altra worked directly with its top elite athletes in developing this shoe, and it has already set speed records as these runners have tested the Vanish Carbon across their most important race days. Altra Elite Team athlete Cal Neff set the Canadian 50K record in an early prototype pair, and Altra’s Frank Lara dropped an outstanding 2:11:32 in his marathon debut at Houston Marathon in January, earning top-American honors, while wearing the Vanish Carbon shoes.
For racers who are inspired by innovation and want the absolute best equipment in pursuit of their next PR, Altra’s Vanish Carbon is primed to be the new go-to ‘super shoe’ for race day.
The Vanish Carbon will be available at altrarunning.com on April 12 in a striking Coral/Black colorway with a retail price of $240
- FOOTSHAPE: Our signature FootShape comfort gives your feet more space to sit naturally and is designed to address biological differences in men's and women's feet.
- ALTRA EGO: Our original Altra EGO foam is designed to harmonize the balance between responsiveness and comfort.
- BALANCED CUSHIONING: Our Balanced Cushioning platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment and form.
- MAXTRAC: Our grippy MaxTrac outsole provides the perfect combination of grip, traction, and durability on all types of terrain.
- Weight: 9.5 oz / 269 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO
- Outsole: Rubber
- Cushion: Moderate
- Stack Height: 24 mm
- Weight: 9.8 oz / 278 g
- Midsole: ALTRA EGO MAX
- Sole: FootPod
- Cushioning: very good
- Stack height: 30 mm
- Push Yourself: With our tough DuraTread outsole and multi-directional TrailClaw lug pattern for grippy traction, you can focus on the trail infront of you
- Go Further: Balanced Cushioning platform places the heel and forefoot the same distance from the ground, which encourages low-impact landings
- Stay Dry: A weather-resistant eVent bootie surrounding your foot keeps you prepared for even the wettest conditions
- Get a little extra bounce and added durability with unique Altra EGO MAX midsole foam.
- FootPod technology in the outsole supports your foot’s flexibility and helps the shoe move naturally with your body’s movement, so you can interact with your environment.
- This product received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, awarded to products found by the Association to promote good foot health.
- Weight: 9.16 oz / 259 g
- Midsole: altra EGO
- Outsole: maxtrac
- Cushion: moderate
- Stack height: 25 mm
- Breathable mesh lining
- Weight: 263 g
- Midsole: ALTRA ego
- Outsole: footpod
- Cushion: Moderate
- Pile height: 24 mm
- Weight: 350g
- Midsole: moulded EVA with compression
- Sole: Vibram Megagrip
- Cushioning: very good
- Height of stack 33mm
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