Altra Vanish Carbon 2 Launch Date Introduced

A lot of the greatest carbon plate trainers stick with an identical design, so when one bucks the pattern it’s all the time an fascinating growth. The Altra Vanish Carbon 2 launches on March 27, 2024 and gives runners preferring a zero-drop shoe a high-performance choice for race day.

The identical was true of the Altra Vanish Carbon, however I didn’t discover that it delivered the propulsive velocity required from a high super-shoe. Altra has made vital updates to the Vanish Carbon 2 to enhance its efficiency, whereas retaining the important thing options of a extra naturally foot-shaped toe field and a zero-drop stack top that’s the identical on the heel and forefoot.

The Vanish Carbon 2 has a full-length carbon plate, somewhat than simply the half plate used within the unique. The brand new shoe additionally has extra foam within the midsole, with the stack top being elevated from 33mm to 36mm to create a extra comfy and bouncy experience.

The froth used has additionally been up to date. It’s nonetheless referred to as EGO PRO, nevertheless it’s now lighter and extra pliable, in keeping with Altra. I discovered the unique shoe lacked bounce in contrast with others, so hopefully the midsole updates ship that springy really feel you need on race day.

As with the Vanish Carbon, the brand new shoe has a protracted forefoot rocker, which I discovered made it really feel like a low-drop somewhat than a zero-drop shoe due to the best way it rolls you onto your toes. The Vanish Carbon 2 has a wider higher that permits your toes to splay on the run, versus the extra tapered toe bins you get with most trainers that trigger some runners discomfort.

One factor but to be confirmed concerning the new shoe is whether or not Altra has modified the outsole materials. The hardened EVA used on the unique wore down shortly and compromised its sturdiness, so hopefully a extra hardy outsole rubber is in place with the Vanish Carbon 2.