This carbon fiber half-plate speed shoe is designed for your fastest, long distance runs. Lightweight, high-cushion and ready for race day.
SLIM FOOTSHAPE™ FIT
Our slimmest-fitting option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
Altra is taking on the race category with our first-ever carbon speed shoe, the Vanish Carbon. This carbon half-plated shoe is equipped with our Active Stance Rocker to provide a more efficient toe-off, making it easier to hit your full speed on any run. Designed with our Slim FootShape fit for a secure and stable fit and our Altra EGO™ Pro midsole foam, this shoe is made for your fastest long-distance runs.
DETAILS
- Weight: 7.3 oz / 206 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO™ PRO
- Outsole: EVA Foam
- Cushion: High
- Stack Height: 33 mm
- Upper: Breathable Engineered Mesh
FEATURES
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.
BALANCED CUSHIONING™
Our Balanced Cushioning™ platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment and better form.
ALTRA EGO™ PRO
The best of both worlds. You no longer have to choose between cushion and response – this lightweight foam gives you both.
CARBON HALF-PLATE
We partnered with carbon fiber expert Carbitex™ to design a plate that naturally flexes with your foot, providing added boost and propulsion.
ROCKER SHAPE GEOMETRY
Our rocker shape geometry is designed to give the feeling of being propelled forward with each step and provides an efficient toe-off without taking away from your natural stride.
This carbon fiber half-plate speed shoe is designed for your fastest, long distance runs. Lightweight, high-cushion and ready for race day.
SLIM FOOTSHAPE™ FIT
Our slimmest-fitting option still allows room for your toes to spread out naturally.
Altra is taking on the race category with our first-ever carbon speed shoe, the Vanish Carbon. This carbon half-plated shoe is equipped with our Active Stance Rocker to provide a more efficient toe-off, making it easier to hit your full speed on any run. Designed with our Slim FootShape fit for a secure and stable fit and our Altra EGO™ Pro midsole foam, this shoe is made for your fastest long-distance runs.
DETAILS
- Weight: 6.2 oz / 176 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO™ PRO
- Outsole: EVA Foam
- Cushion: High
- Stack Height: 33 mm
- Upper: Breathable Engineered Mesh
FEATURES
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.
BALANCED CUSHIONING™
Our Balanced Cushioning™ platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment and better form.
ALTRA EGO™ PRO
The best of both worlds. You no longer have to choose between cushion and response – this lightweight foam gives you both.
CARBON HALF-PLATE
We partnered with carbon fiber expert Carbitex™ to design a plate that naturally flexes with your foot, providing added boost and propulsion.
ROCKER SHAPE GEOMETRY
Our rocker shape geometry is designed to give the feeling of being propelled forward with each step and provides an efficient toe-off without taking away from your natural stride.
The first Altra shoe inspired by and developed with an Altra athlete. Meet the Paradigm 6, a shoe that is blurring the line between support shoe and everyday trainer. Altra Elite Athlete and two-time Olympian Kara Goucher’s input helped us take this shoe to the next level, adding an Altra EGO™ MAX midsole and slimming down the overall design while maintaining its key support features.
FEATURES
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.
BALANCED CUSHIONING™
Our Balanced Cushioning™ platform positions your heel and forefoot at an equal distance from the ground, encouraging better alignment, better form, and a low impact landing.
ALTRA EGO™ MAX
Our Altra EGO™ Max midsole foam gives you all the light and luxurious performance with a little extra bounce and added durability.
INNERFLEX™
These grid-like grooves in the midsole are designed to provide flexibility and movement.
GUIDERAIL™
The GuideRail™ acts like a supportive highway guide rail that encourages natural foot placement by provides guidance, but only when it’s needed.
INNOVARCH™
Our innovative arch support feature offers a customized and secure fit while encouraging a natural foot placement in each step.
DETAILS
- Weight: 10.8 oz / 307 g
- Midsole: Altra EGO™ MAX
- Outsole: FootPod™ Outsole
- Cushion: Max
- Stack Height: 30mm
- Upper: Breathable Engineered Mesh
Description
The Escalante Racer is just like it sounds: Everything you love about the Escalante, but faster. This race-ready road shoe is built for both speed and performance with the powerfully plush Altra EGO™ midsole that’s a touch firmer for more return and more response. The static mesh upper is the perfect combination of comfortable, lightweight, and breathable. Whether you’re ready to race or just looking to load up on road miles, the Escalante Racer is ready.
Benefits
BALANCED CUSHIONING
Places your heel and forefoot the same distance from the ground to encourage proper, low-impact form throughout your run.
FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOX
Allows your toes to relax and spread out naturally for more comfort and stability.
FIT4HER™
The Fit4Her™ technology means we customize every women's shoe to the unique anatomy of the female foot.
INNERFLEX™
Grid-like grooves in the midsole allow your foot to flex while being lighter, for more speed and better performance.
FOOTPOD™ TECHNOLOGY
An outsole technology that actually maps the bones and tendons of your foot to help it bend and move naturally.
ALTRA EGO™
Dual-Nature midsole compound with a responsive, yet soft feel for increased energy return.