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The Vanish Carbon 2 is Altra's zero-drop carbon-plated road racer for women. A full-length carbon fiber plate sits in a thick foam midsole with a 33 mm heel and 36 mm forefoot, so the stack is higher up front than at the back. The mesh and suede upper is light and breathable, and the rubber outsole grips well on pavement. It suits runners who already like Altra's flat, foot-shaped fit and want a fast shoe for race day or tempo work. Rivals with a traditional drop feel more familiar to most runners, and the soft forefoot can feel unstable at easy paces. Reviewers praise the smooth roll and roomy toe box but note the price of a race shoe and limited all-round use.
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Lowest price we've seen: $152.99 on Nov 10 at eBay; highest $159.95 on Nov 3. Tracked across 21 stores since Nov 3.
Runners rate it highly as a fast, comfortable zero-drop racer. Most praise the smooth rocker and toe room; some find the soft, high forefoot unstable and the shoe best kept for race day.
