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Topo Athletic Specter 3
Tempo / threshold

Specter 3

A light road trainer with a rocker for up-tempo training.

$170MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Daily training, Long run, Half marathon race
Cushion
max
Weight
179g
Drop
5mm
Stack
39/34mm
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsDaily trainingRoadLightweightLong runs
Our read

For runners who want one shoe for tempo runs and long runs. It is lighter than Topo's daily trainers.

Ride

Bouncy and rockered, with a 39 mm heel and a 5 mm drop.

Fit

Roomy toe box with a snug midfoot.

Best for

Tempo runs, long runs and faster days.

Avoid if

You want a stable shoe for slow recovery miles.

Sources
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