Altra's Vanish range tested at Altra York Marathon Festival — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Altra's Vanish Carbon 3 and Pulse shoes were tested at the Altra York Marathon Festival. The Vanish Carbon 3 offers a 4mm drop and a carbon plate for racing. The Vanish Pulse is lightweight, ideal for training and racing.
The Vanish Carbon 3 combines a roomy toe box with a carbon plate for a propulsive feel. Altra reports a 2.6% improvement in running economy. The Vanish Pulse features a zero-drop platform and a lightweight design. Read more gear coverage.
Both shoes provide a roomy toe box, catering to different running needs. The Vanish Carbon 3 is for race day, while the Pulse suits faster training sessions. Related: Autumn apparel guide for runners.
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Athletics Weekly reviews Altra's Vanish Carbon 3 and Pulse shoes at York Marathon. Altra's Vanish Carbon 3 and Pulse shoes were tested at the Altra York Marathon Festival. The Vanish Carbon 3 offers a 4mm drop and a carbon plate for racing. The Vanish Pulse is lightweight, ideal for training and racing.
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Runner World published this brief on October 19, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 19, 2026.
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