Salomon S/Lab Spectur
A carbon-plated marathon shoe deliberately built for 3-hour-plus finishers: winged plate, wide stable platform, and forgiving PEBA-over-EVA stack. Bouncy and fun without the tippiness of elite racers. Faster runners chasing maximum aggression should race in something else.
Quick specs
CushionModerate
SupportMild
Drop8 mm
Heel stack38 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot
Who it's for
Reach for the Salomon S/Lab Spectur for race day, long runs and tempo days and intervals. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware, so it's a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel.
Race dayLong runsSpeed work
Pros
- Super-shoe tech tuned for everyday marathoners
- Wide, heel-striker-friendly platform
- Lively, responsive ride
- Heavy next to elite carbon racers
- Long, baggy fit for some
- Bulky tongue
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Skill profile
Support62
Cushion68
Durability42
Popularity52
Price50
Versatility60
Lightness77
Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.
Key stats
$220Price (MSRP)
38 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
9.1 ozMen's weight
7.7 ozWomen's weight
2024Release year
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