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Salomon Spectur 3 vs Salomon Spectur 2

Salomon Spectur 3, side view

Salomon

Spectur 3

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

£165

Salomon Spectur 2, side view

Salomon

Spectur 2

  • Weight 250 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 38.5 mm

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Salomon Spectur 2 is 15 g lighter

Profiles

  • Salomon Spectur 3
  • Salomon Spectur 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Spectur 3 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Spectur 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Spectur 3 — Stability: 4/5
  • Spectur 3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Spectur 3 — Grip: 4/5
  • Spectur 3 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Spectur 2 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Spectur 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Spectur 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • Spectur 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Spectur 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • Spectur 2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionSalomon Spectur 3Salomon Spectur 2
Price
Catalogue price £165 Not specified
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 265 g 250 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 38.5 mm
Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 30.5 mm
Midsole foam optiFOAM² Opti FOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.23 out of 5 2.92 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Not specified Not specified
Uses Tempo runs, Marathon Tempo runs, Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Salomon Spectur 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£165

Salomon Spectur 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Brooks Hyperion Max 2, side view

    Brooks

    Hyperion Max 2

    • Weight 260 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 180

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

    Altra

    Vanish Tempo 2

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

    USD 200

    • Close to Salomon Spectur 3: same terrain, same category, same role

  • Kiprun

    Kipstorm Tempo

    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    EUR 139.99

    • Close to Salomon Spectur 2: same terrain, same category, same role

  • Brooks

    Hyperion 3

    • Weight 233 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 140

    • Close to Salomon Spectur 2: same terrain, same category, same role