Altra

Altra Vanish Pulse

7.9/ 10

Overall score

Weight: 245.2 g
Drop: 1.0 mm
Heel stack: 23.8 mm
Price: —

Test scores

Six dimensions

Cushioning—

Stability—

Grip—

Durability—

Comfort—

Weight—

Pros & cons

What works, what does not

Pros

PROS

1mm zero drop, natural stride
Wide toebox, toes move freely
245.2g light
Suits forefoot/midfoot strikers

Cons

CONS

Zero drop needs an adaptation period
Thin cushioning
Unfriendly to heel strikers

Specifications

Measured

Brand: Altra
Type: Daily Trainer
Weight: 245.2 g
Drop: 1.0 mm
Heel stack: 23.8 mm
Plate: 无
Price: —

Review

Full text

The Altra Vanish Pulse keeps Altra's zero-drop design (1mm). A 23.8mm stack plus a wide toebox encourages natural forefoot landing—an entry point to zero-drop running.

Performance

The 1mm zero drop encourages forefoot or midfoot landing, and the 23.8mm stack keeps ground feel clear. At 245.2g it feels light—good for short-to-mid runs.