Topo Athletic

Phantom 3

Phantom 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (80/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.9 oz
Release
2023 Q2
Stack Height
32mm heel - 27mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (80/100)

Better than about 60% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (80/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (80/100)

Rank

Ranks above 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Above average (90/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (81/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 66% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (79/100)

Rank

Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Value

Good (75/100)

Value ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (72/100)

Rank

Ranks above 35% of shoes

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100%

4/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 60% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (80/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 61% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

61%

Topo Athletic

Worse than 56% of 53 Topo Athletic shoes ranked.

44%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
32/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q2
2025 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$149.95 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (60%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (85%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (66%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Average (40%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (35%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (49%)
Below average (27%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Best Shoe from Topo I have had so far

Tony Konvalin · Feb 16, 2024

5/5

Overall

While this may not be the fastest shoe for the price, cushioning and comfort it wirks great for tempo runs or just long slow runs

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Really good shoe with innovative design.

Anonymous runner · Dec 7, 2023

4/5

Overall

I really like the wide toe box coupled with a snug fitting heel. The cushioning is very good, but could be better for large runners. (I'm over 200 lbs) The shoe has held up very well, and looks good, too.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 16, 2023

4/5

Overall

Great quality for value (160e)

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Phantom #3 is a Great Update

Tony Konvalin · Jun 10, 2023

4/5

Overall

I have used all three versions and did not like Version 1, no real cushion and felt clunky. Then when #2 came out I found I liked it for all my runs and it had a great fit for my low volume foot and still with a great amount of room in the toe box. So when #3 came out I was not sure what to expect as so many shoes were coming out wider but #3 kept the low volume so mid-foot locks in and great toe room. All that and cushioning was better than #2. May not be the lightest shoe or fastest but have fund is a great everyday show for all my runs.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5