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Topo Athletic Specter 3

Speed / workouts · Neutral · Road · Medium

How it ranks

The Topo Athletic Specter 3 ranks below most running shoes in our data. Comfort and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 other rated shoes in the Specter product line. Another 12 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Topo Athletic Specter 3

of 3

Current estimate: Decent

72/100
Overall
72
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

7/100

7

Based on product-line history and external ratings.

Where to buy

Running Warehouse
$170

White / Teal

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Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Topo Athletic Specter

Each dot is one version of the Specter, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • Specter 3 This shoe

    2026 · 0 reviews

    72 Decent

    7 Confidence

  • Specter 2

    2024 · 0 reviews

    70 Decent

    7 Confidence

  • Specter

    2022 · 0 reviews

    67 Below average

    26 Confidence

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2026
Widths
Medium

Available sizes

Women's sizes

6, 7, 8

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Speed / workouts
Daily trainer
Speed / workouts
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.3 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
Drop
Release
2026 Newest
2024 Q3
2024 Q3
MSRP
$190
Best price
$169.95
$99.88 Lowest price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Decent (72)
Decent (70)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (73)
Decent (73)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (69)
Decent (71)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (73)
Decent (73)
Good (87) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (70)
Below average (70)
Very good (90) Best appearance
Value
Decent (72)
Decent (71)
Good (85) Best value
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