Specter 2
Specter 2 is a high-cushion trainer for tempo runs and racing. It replaces the original model's Pebax insert and EVA frame with a full-length Pebax Powered midsole, keeping the ride light while adding snap, energy return, and propulsion. Extra cushioning supports comfort as pace and mileage rise, while the revised rubber outsole improves durability and traction. A breathable upper and roomy toe box complete the fit.
- Intended uses:
- Tempo, Race
Specs
- Weight
- 215g
- Of 948 known values: 116 lower, 12 equal, 820 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lighterLower 13.5%, including ties / average -53g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Of 961 known values: 162 lower, 110 equal, 689 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 28.3%, including ties / average -1.8mm
- Stack (heel/forefoot)
- 37 / 32mm
- Of 788 known values: 488 lower, 41 equal, 259 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard64.5th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +2.7mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 866 known models have no carbon plates
- Midsole
- Pebax Powered
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Reference price
- $170
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- M9 value from Topo Athletic Japan official product page.
- Plate note
- The exact JP and US official pages provide a complete construction description covering the full-length Pebax Powered midsole, revised outsole, upper, and core specifications. With no carbon structure in those complete exact-official specifications, carbon_plate is classified as false.
Prices and release dates by market
2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.
| Market | Reference price | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesUS | $170Shown above | Not registered |
| JapanJP | ¥27,500 | 2024-08-28Shown above |
Changes from the previous model
A comparison with the registered values for Topo Athletic Specter.
In the registered data, weight is 37g lighter at 215g, heel stack is 2mm higher at 37mm, and forefoot stack is 2mm higher at 32mm.
These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.
Compare within the database
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Position map
Weight x stack height
registered average: 266g / 34.4mm (768 shoes)
The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.
Spec distributions
Weight
This shoe 215gregistered average 268g (948 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 5mmregistered average 6.8mm (961 shoes)
Stack height
This shoe 37mmregistered average 34.3mm (788 shoes)
Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.
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