Great minimal trainer or racing flat
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin 2.0
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 1/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Altra Vanish-R
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 4.1 oz (men's) · 12/12mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Altra Vanish-R’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
1 Very low
Based on
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What runners say
“Thin, flexible sole lets you run naturally without inhibiting form.”
“Zero drop racer that delivers.”
“Feather-light with thin upper that fits like a glove.”
“EVA outsole abrades quickly.”
“Super light with very little cushioning.”
“Needs more rubber on forefoot for durability.”
“Little wear after 150+ miles.”
“Midfoot snug and locked-in.”
“Fits well and responsive.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 2/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Nov 2.
Pros
- At 4.5 oz it is one of the lightest racers in the catalog.
- Reviewers praise the snug, glove-like upper and the locked-in midfoot.
- Reviewers call the zero-drop, flat ride responsive, one racing up to the half marathon in it.
Cons
- Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and reviewers report the exposed EVA outsole abrading quickly.
- Cushioning rates 3.0 out of 5, with very little of it by design.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 4.1 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2018 Q1
- MSRP
- $100
- Stack
- 12/12mm
- Drop
- 0mm
Runner reviews
Great zero drop racer
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 23, 2018
9 mpw came from the Altra Torin 3.5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 1/5
- Value
- 3/5
Fast. Light. Awesome.
4/5
Overall
ninjarunner · Jun 28, 2018
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skora Fit
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Altra Vanish-R In Context
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Skora Fit 1 runner
- Altra Torin 2.0 1 runner
- Altra Torin 3.5 1 runner