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Topo Athletic Specter 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's
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Experience light weight and high energy with these Topo Athletic road-running shoes. Their fully Pebax Powered® midsoles and max cushioning are designed for long, fast runs.
Key Details
Running Shoe Support
Neutral
Running Shoe Cushioning
Maximum Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
5
Heel Stack Height (mm)
37
- Pebax Powered® midsoles deliver lightweight, snappy response and high energy return
- 37 x 32 mm max-cushioned platforms provide 2 mm more cushioning than the original
- Revamped outsoles offer increased durability and traction right where you need it
- Recycled engineered mesh uppers provide a secure and comfortable fit with optimal ventilation
- OrthoLite® Performance insoles offer additional long-term comfort, resilience and odor resistance
- Roomy toe boxes allow your toes to align in their natural position for better balance and comfort
- Secure midfoot and heel design keeps you feeling nimble and agile through every mile
- Weight (half pair): 7 oz.
Imported.
View all Topo Athletic Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 37 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 32 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Recycled mesh |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | Pebax |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 14 ounces |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Location:Raleigh
Age:35–44
4 days ago
Soles completely fell apart at 180 miles
No, I do not recommend this product
I've run in Topos for a few years now and my previous pair lasted 400+ miles with the soles still in great shape. These Specter 2s, purchased from REI in February 2026, had the outsoles completely ripped up within 180 miles of normal road running. That's not wear and tear, that's a defective shoe. Worse, when I brought them back to my local REI, the store refused the return, called it "wear," and told me to take it up with Topo directly even though I bought them from REI. So if these fail on you early, know that you may be on your own. I can't recommend this shoe, and I'd think twice about how the satisfaction guarantee actually works for footwear.
Age:35–44
Location:New Jersey
Age:35–44
8 months ago
Styrofoam Shoe
No, I do not recommend this product
The back is severely protruding and the entire bottom portion looks, feels, and sounds like Styrofoam. I returned these. No way a chunk wouldn't have come right off running in these once.
Age:35–44
9 months ago
Great shoe
I owned the specter but prefer the Specter 2. In fact, after a couple runs in the shoe I ordered a second pair. I did go up a half size from what I wear in Brooks.
3 months ago
These run small! Size up
No, I do not recommend this product
Bought these for my wife in her regular size but they were too small. Also the exaggerated heel is more noticeable in person than online pics led me to believe. Long story short, she ended up getting the phantom 4 a half size larger than usual and that worked great
Age:45–54
9 months ago
Too soft
I love Topos and tried a new style. Unfortunately, these shots were way too soft; immediate knee issues arose when running.
Age:45–54
Age:65–74
9 months ago
Not for me
No, I do not recommend this product
The strangest looking shoe because of a marked sole extension of the heel. It gave me concerns about how I would negotiate steps. The shoe also runs small.
Age:65–74
Location:Pa
Age:65–74
2 months ago
Not the Topos I used to know
No, I do not recommend this product
I have no idea what happened to these shoes. The soul of the shoe jutted out behind where my heel actually landed in the shoe. Threw my balance off. I had to return them as I couldn’t risk falling. Very disappointing.
Age:65–74
Location:CT
Age:55–64
8 months ago
so comfy
Yes , I recommend this product
My favorite! Topo makes the best running sneaker for me.
Age:55–64
Age:55–64
3 months ago
Topo
Yes , I recommend this product
Most comfortable shoes I have tried.
Age:55–64
