Altra Vanish Pulse

Neutral · Road · Medium

Altra Vanish Pulse

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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78/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

78

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comfort stands out on daily runs.
  • Overall it edges out a fair share of trainers.

Cons

  • Likely to wear out sooner than most comparable trainers.
  • Cushioning runs lean, so long runs may feel harsh.
  • Offers less all-round payoff than similar Altra options like Torin 8.

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$150 in Ice / Windward Blue
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2026 Newest
2024 Q3
2024 Q2
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.95 Lowest price
$189.99
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (56%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (21%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (26%)
Good (71%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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