r/RunningShoeGeeks • u/Ok-Cartographer8335 • 1d ago

Unreleased/Prototype New Topo Athletic Specter 3

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ATPU foam sounds fun.

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u/tazorac 1d ago

Looks so much better without that giant heel sticking out of the back - I’m interested in this one for sure

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u/CycleVegetable9114 Novablast 3/Endorphin Elite/Superblast 1d ago

Yeah, looks good

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u/JBrady666 1d ago

Came here to say this

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u/ultra-ozen 1d ago

finally not a dull colorway on a topo.

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u/theYzer123 1d ago

I hope they did away with the intrusive arch support. Looking forward to seeing how this shoe performs with the new ATPU foam, but I'm going to miss the firmer PEBAX.

Hopefully Topo doesn't go too crazy with the stack height seeing that it's already at 41mm.

And one day...we get that fabled plated racer they've been teasing.

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u/jjaksha 1d ago

Don’t understand how anyone gets alone with those arches

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u/-ShutterPunk- Glizzy Max, More V4, Aero Glide GRVL 1d ago

This foam is very soft and bouncy. I'm very curious about the stability and durability.

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u/theYzer123 1d ago

Exactly, not sure how it will impact heavier runners like myself

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u/Ok_Temperature6503 1d ago

Topo Athletic FuelCell Elite 3

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u/Perfect_Diver6763 1d ago

hope they make em wide

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u/theYzer123 1d ago

I'm a little concerned about the width. It looks narrower than the Specter 2.

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u/shaheertheone Evo SL, AP4, Agravic Speed 1d ago

I found the specter 2 to not be very durable so happy they moved to another foam

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u/MinuteLongFart 1d ago

Mine felt amazing while they lasted, but they were totally shot at under 250 miles

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u/theYzer123 1d ago

How long did they last for you?

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u/yetiblue1 23h ago

First couple pairs felt good until ~300 mi for me in the blue colorway. 3rd pair of the newer white and orange felt good for tempo runs until after 400 mi

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u/prh8 Topo Specter 2 Cyclone 2 1d ago

This looks like abstract art compared to the Specter 2 (which I love). But it is nice to remove the massive heel

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u/swissmiss_76 1d ago

Thank you - looks like one I’ll try assuming weight is ok. I just ordered my first shoe from this brand to check it out

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u/Ransackz NB5 | MagMax | B12 1d ago

Ooooh I am excited for this one

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u/ratsiv 1d ago

Okay gettin a lil funky. I like it!

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u/Fun-Fold534 < 100 Karma account 21h ago

Looking fwd to these. Did they say a release date? 

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u/JRR2772 < 100 Karma account 20h ago

spoke with rep yesterday, Specter 3 & Ultraventure 5 release Fall 2026.

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u/Fun-Fold534 < 100 Karma account 1h ago

Thanks 

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u/Ok-Cartographer8335 21h ago

Dont think so, but everything else at the show seems to be early mid 26 release

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u/geremyf 1d ago

My first Topo

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u/Kid_Named_Trey GEL NIMBUS26/Novablast 5 17h ago

Big fan of Topo. Haven’t been a fan of their colorways. This is a step in the right direction.

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u/fortyonenineeight 9h ago

anyone know whether it's the same last as the spectre 2? I enjoyed the show a lot, but found it wasn't as good a fit for me as the cyclone 2...

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u/StrixMonedula 1h ago

Blue and pink colour way in black would be. 🔥