Topo Athletic Specter 3
The Specter 3 launches Topo's Pro Series as a 39mm, 7.7 oz unplated super trainer with bouncy A-TPU RevFoam and an aggressive rocker. Excellent for marathon-pace work and steady long runs for efficient neutral runners. Its narrow midfoot platform gets tippy at recovery paces.
Reach for the Topo Athletic Specter 3 for everyday training miles, long runs and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- High-energy A-TPU foam
- Very light for a 39mm super trainer
- Versatile from daily miles to tempo
- Strong value at $170
- Less stable at slow paces
- Firm strobel mutes some bounce
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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