Altra

Vanish Pulse

A low-stack, zero-drop speed shoe with Altra's new FAST PCE foam and a breathable knit upper. It suits short, quick sessions for runners used to minimal shoes, but offers little protection for long runs.

Tempo runsShort racesNatural feel

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Where to buy the Vanish Pulse

RRP around £130. Tap through for today's price.

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What it feels like

firmgrounded
FirmCushionPlush
MutedBounceSpringy
LowStackTowering

Fit

True to size

True to length with lots of side-to-side toe room, but limited height over the toes.

standard

What the critics say

  • Roomy forefoot and breathable upper
  • Stable, versatile low-stack ride for daily and tempo runs
  • Durable outsole at a fair price
  • Thin, firm midsole lacks protection on long runs
  • Narrow heel and weak wet grip up front

Paraphrased from published reviews. Read them: RunRepeat, RTINGS.

Video reviews

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The numbers

Type
Lightweight / tempo
Weight
238 g
Heel stack
22 mm
Drop
0 mm
Plate
No plate
Support
Neutral

Men's sample size.

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