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Topo Athletic

Phantom

Phantom
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
37mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Durability

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Value

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
—
8.5 oz M
Stack
37/32mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
—
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2025 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$150
—
$165
Best price
—
$149.95 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (45%)
Average (40%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (21%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (28%)
Below average (27%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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The Perfect Shoe

MarathonAngel · Aug 22, 2019

5/5

Overall

I was a ridiculously loyal Asics Kayano fan for more than 20 years and 17 marathons. I totally missed the bulletin that they went to a narrow, "European-style" width. Big toe problems forced me to make shoe changes. I read about Topo's and was willing to give them a chance with their wide toe box, since I had developed a bunion from wearing the Kayano's. The new Phantom gives me the additional cushioning that I felt the other Topo models were lacking. The wide toe box means that my toes are not scrunched, allowing my toes the needed flexibility for them to do their job. I run an average of 35 miles/week , all on the roads. Will be running marathon #21 in these shoes this fall.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5