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Altra Vanish Carbon 3 First Run Review: Tackling a double workout day in Altra’s new racer
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The Altra Vanish Carbon 3 is a significant update on past Altra carbon plate racers, with a 4mm drop and a springy supercritical PEVA midsole foam making it feel more like other top super-shoes. Nick put the Vanish Carbon 3 to the test with a double workout day; here’s his first impressions of the shoe.
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Design & Key Stats
01:59 - How’s The Fit?
02:53 - First Run
06:51 - Early Verdict
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