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Altra Vanish Tempo 2 vs Topo Athletic Cyclone 3

Altra Vanish Tempo 2, side view

Altra

Vanish Tempo 2

  • Weight 243 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 34 mm

USD 200

Topo Athletic Cyclone 3, side view

Topo Athletic

Cyclone 3

  • Weight 196 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 28 mm

USD 155

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 is 47 g lighter
  • Altra Vanish Tempo 2 has 6 mm more heel stack
  • Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 is USD 45 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Altra Vanish Tempo 2
  • Topo Athletic Cyclone 3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Durability: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • Vanish Tempo 2 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Stability: 3/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Grip: 3/5
  • Cyclone 3 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionAltra Vanish Tempo 2Topo Athletic Cyclone 3
Price
Catalogue price USD 200 USD 155
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 243 g 196 g
Drop 4 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 34 mm 28 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 23 mm
Midsole foam FAST TRN Pebax Powered
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.49 out of 5 3.87 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Tempo runs, Marathon Tempo runs, Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Vanish Tempo 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 200

Topo Athletic Cyclone 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 155

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Topo Athletic Specter 2, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Specter 2

    • Weight 215 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Topo Athletic Cyclone 3: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Ghost Amp, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost Amp

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Salomon Spectur 3, side view

    Salomon

    Spectur 3

    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38.5 mm

    £165

    • Close to Altra Vanish Tempo 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • ASICS Hyper Speed 5, side view

    ASICS

    Hyper Speed 5

    • Weight 212 g
    • Drop 7 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 100

    • Close to Topo Athletic Cyclone 3: same terrain, same category, same role