Men's | Road
Phantom 2
Product Overview
Built to take on your long runs, daily training, and recovery runs, Phantom 2 delivers the comfort of its predecessor, now with even more cushioning and response. These cushioned road runners for men feature an overlay-free engineered mesh upper made of 30% recycled materials to keep the foot cool and comfortable, with reinforced security through the midfoot. With a 3 mm higher stack height, the updated midsole features a ZipFoam™ core for a snappy, yet soft feel underfoot. The external TPU heel counter integrates with the midsole to keep the foot seated over the platform for a secure and stable ride.
Specs
- Best For:Road Running
- Stack Height:33mm (heel) // 28mm (forefoot)
- Heel to Toe Drop: 5MM
- Weight:10.3 oz (M9)
The APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) Seal of Acceptance and Seal of Approval are granted to products found to promote good foot health. To earn the seal, each product is reviewed by a group of APMA podiatrists to ensure it promotes foot health.
Why We Love It
5MM Drop
Our highest available drop allows you to access natural running with more under-heel cushioning.
Recycled Materials
Keeping sustainability in mind to help keep waste out of landfills.
Roomy Toe Box
Anatomical toe box allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably.
More Cushioning and Resilience
Proprietary midsole compound which is springier than EVA and offers more rebound over the life of the shoe.
In The Press
More responsive, more cushioned and a faster shoe
"A supremely comfortable walking and all day wear shoe."
Sizing
Most Liked Positive Review
Roomy toe box, good cushioning, snug mid foot & heel fit.
I am 73 and do over 20 miles per week speed walking. Due to "old knees" and past plantar fasciitis issues, shoe fit and design is critical to me. I had been wearing various Altra shoes for a number of years, but have abandoned the brand due to constant changes that compromised fit and reduced qual...
Versus
Most Liked Negative Review
So many good qualities, but missing a few keys.
I use these Phantoms to knock out miles on the road. The color scheme (Ocean/Lime) is beautiful, toe-box is wonderfully spacious, and the midsole is plush. The two things that might prevent me from getting this shoe again are: (1) The stitching down the outside of the shoe doesn't stretch or shift...
Reviewed by 88 customers
Feels good
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Comments about Phantom 2
I do hair I'm on my feet all day and I have had 3 foot surgeries and they support my feet and keep my feet from hurting
Favorite easy long run shoe!
I initially bought a pair of Phantom 2s on my PT's recommendation after developing achilles tendonitis to have something with a slight heel-to-toe drop to alternate with my zero drop Altra collection. These quickly became my favorite shoe for all those easy long runs during Berlin Marathon training. The 5mm drop + wide toebox combination is perfect, and they're well cushioned yet firm - exactly what I want from my long run shoe. They pair great with the Topo Specter for long runs with tempo miles!
Overall great shoe
Switching to Topo the very first thing I noticed was my lower back felt much better after my runs. I rotate my shoes and never run on them worn out. The overall comfort of the shoe is great , I am averaging right around 40 miles a week and I feel substantially better after my runs. I am looking forward to adding additional Topos to my collection.
Great Kix
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Comments about Phantom 2
No more blistered toes with all that room up front!
Great daily or recovery shoe
Super comfy perfect fit I love the foam I wouldn't change a thing about this model
Nice and comfy for feet
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Comments about Phantom 2
Feels great on my big and wide feet. Highly recommend.
Really comfortable
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Comments about Phantom 2
Really comfortable. They really fit great and plenty of room for an arch support. Switched from On Clouds since they did not ware well.
The 5mm drop feels unlike any other shoe I've worn.
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Comments about Phantom 2
Running in my Topos has been an absolute delight. The 5mm drop from toe to heel really springs my stride forward. The extra space in the toe box gives my feet lots of space to land naturally. I would highly recommend this shoe to anyone who runs or walks on a daily either on the trail or concrete.
The Phantom 2's just seem to fit me well all around.
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Comments about Phantom 2
I have 3 pair: The gray and salmon, Black and white, Ocean and lime. I get plenty of comments and questions, and respond with what they are, now much I like them, what they cost, etc. Maybe you should pay me to be a spokesperson. I usually wear Injinji toe socks with all of my athletic footwear, swear by them as well, have about 24 pair, mostly the black no shows, but have a handful of styles. The Topo and Injinji products work well for me.
Make this your first Topo shoe!
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Comments about Phantom 2
I bought these after buying the FliLyte 4s. The Phantom 2s are a great complement. 5mm drop is not that different than the standard 10mm drops so it's a great transition shoe. I love the cushioning, too. It's not soft and springy- it's firm and feels great even after 10 miles. It's also very supportive- I think I can probably take these off-road. The toe rocker took a couple miles to get used to. Demo this shoe!
