ShoeGeometry

Altra Vanish Carbon 3

RacingRoadCarbon plate2026Men'sCurrent

At a glance

Heel-to-toe drop
4 mmStated
Stack, heel / forefoot
40 / 36 mmStated
Weight
232 gStatedUS M9
Plate
Carbon plate
Toe rocker
44 % of lengthest.photos 41–47 %
Heel bevel
13.2 % of lengthest.rough estimate; photos 11–13 %
Stiffness / firmness
not measured yet
Primary foam
Altra FAST RCE (supercritical PEBA)

How it compares

  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3's heel-to-toe drop is 4 mm, lower than the catalogue median of 6 mm (5% of the 179 other current shoes are lower).
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3's heel stack is 40 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 38 mm (62% of the 176 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3's forefoot stack is 36 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 31.5 mm (83% of the 171 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3's weight is 232 g, lighter than the catalogue median of 269 g (19% of the 167 other current shoes are lighter).
  • 4 shoes with similar geometry from other lines.

Differences smaller than the precision of the sources (about 1 mm of stack, 8 g, or the spread between photos for photo estimates) are reported as about the same.

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
4mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the Runsource
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
40mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsource
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
36mm
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Doctors of Runningsource
Weight
Manufacturer stated
232g
MediumSpec listingbrand figure, reported by Believe in the RunUS M9source
Plate
Carbon plate
Primary foam
Altra FAST RCE (supercritical PEBA)
List price
$240

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 38 mm, forefoot 32 mm, toe rocker 34 %Altra Vanish Carbon 3: heel 40 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 4 mm); toe rocker 44 % of length, radius 49 % of length; heel bevel 13 % of length, 30 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone.40 mm36 mmUnder the centre of the heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measuredheel boneHeel contact: the sole is within 4.5 mm of the ground from 13 % of length (foam compresses more under load), ending about under the heel boneheel bevel 13 %Toe rocker: the front 44 % of the length curves up (the curve leaves the ground 56 % of length from the heel)toe rocker 44 %toeheel
Front: toe rocker shorter longerRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Illustrative profile, not a photograph or scan: drawn to scale for a 300 mm shoe from published stack heights and photo estimates of the unloaded shoe (under body weight the foam compresses and the curves flatten). The grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Altra Vanish Carbon 3: heel 40 mm, forefoot 36 mm (drop 4 mm); toe rocker 44 % of length, radius 49 % of length; heel bevel 13 % of length, 30 mm high at the back, ending about under the heel bone. Heel bone: 12 % of length from the heel, where heel stack is measured. Heel bevel and toe rocker are marked where each curve meets the ground; for the heel that is where the sole comes within 4.5 mm of the ground, which foam compression closes under body weight.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; widths in millimetres are lab measurements from the cited source, while toe tip and heel heights in millimetres are photo estimates converted for a men’s US 9 (assumed 300 mm long), so approximate. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Toe rocker
AI estimated
44%

4 photos range 41–47 %; shown is their median.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker radius
AI estimated
49%

4 photos range 49–58 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
30deg

4 photos range 28–31 deg; shown is their median.

MediumSide photosource
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
58mm*

4 photos range 55–61 mm; shown is their median (* the photos disagree by more than usual).

MediumSide photosource
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
63deg

4 photos range 52–63 deg; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

MediumSide photosource
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
66%

4 photos range 66–70.7 %; shown is one of the two that agree most closely.

LowSide photosource
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
24.7%

4 photos range 24.5–25.6 %; shown is their median.

LowSide photosource
Heel bevel length
AI estimated
13.2%

4 photos range 11.3–13.3 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

LowSide photosource
Heel bevel height
AI estimated
30mm

4 photos range 27–30 mm; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

LowSide photosource
Toe box shape
AI estimated
75%

2 photos range 75–75 %; shown is the average of the two that agree most closely.

LowTop photosource

How it compares

Appears in:Low dropCarbon plateHigh stackLonger toe rocker

Compare:Altra Vanish Carbon 3 vs Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5Altra Vanish Carbon 3 vs Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3Altra Vanish Carbon 3 vs ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

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Sources

  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3 Men's Shoes White/Black/Coral | Running WarehouseretailerRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • I've run in Altra's latest racing shoe, and this is its biggest strength | Believe in the RunreviewBelieve in the Runaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • Altra Vanish Carbon 3 Review (2026) - Doctors of RunningreviewDoctors of Runningaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 sole product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
  • altra-vanish-carbon-3 top product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-04open ↗
Technical detail: every recorded value, method and version (27)

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 61 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop4 mmStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel-to-toe drop4 mmStatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Heel-to-toe drop4 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Heel stack40 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Forefoot stack36 mmStatedMediumSpec listingDoctors of Running2026-10-04
Weight232 g (US M9)StatedMediumSpec listingBelieve in the Run2026-10-04
Weight232 gStatedMediumSpec listingRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker apex58.2 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker apex58.8 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius49 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker radius49 %est.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle31 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker rise angle31 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground55 mmest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe tip over ground56 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe63 degest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Rocker angle at toe63 degest.MediumSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset66.2 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Visible rocker lift onset66 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)24.8 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe spring (relative)24.7 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length13.1 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel length13.3 %est.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height30 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Heel bevel height30 mmest.LowSide photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe box shape75 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04
Toe box shape75 %est.LowTop photoRunning Warehouse2026-10-04

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported. Hover a method for its identifier and algorithm version.

Source notes

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Side profile illustration of the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5
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Side profile illustration of the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Rebel v1
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Toe rocker
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Side profile illustration of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6
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