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Topo Athletic Specter

RoadTraining & racingReleased 2022

Key specs

Weight
252 g
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
35 mm
Forefoot stack
30 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Stability: 3/5
  • Durability: 3/5
  • Grip: 3/5
  • Versatility: 4/5

Runometry score

2.98/5

Quality
3.4/5
Fit
1.8/5
Recency
0/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).

Weight
252 g
LightLighter than 60% of 578 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
5 mm
Very lowLower than 77% of 582 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
35 mm
LowLower than 59% of 492 comparable models (same terrain)
Forefoot stack
30 mm
AverageHigher than 55% of 488 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
Pebax / EVA
Outsole
rubber

Sources & method

Model history

2026

Topo Athletic Specter 3, side view

Topo Athletic

Specter 3

Tempo & uptempo shoes · Road

  • Long runs
  • Tempo runs

218 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £128

2024

Topo Athletic Specter 2, side view

Topo Athletic

Specter 2

Tempo & uptempo shoes · Road

  • Tempo runs
  • Marathon

215 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £128

2022 This version

Topo Athletic

Specter

Tempo & uptempo shoes · Road

  • Daily training
  • Tempo runs

252 g · Drop 5 mm

≈ £121

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