I love this shoe. It is definitely not perfect, but it's pretty close. First, I'll lay out the negatives. The first thing is that the shoelaces cone untied and that seems like something that wouldn't have made it through quality control. The second thing is that for the stack height the foam is pretty hard especially at the heal. But that is actually a positive too. I have been working on correcting my heal striking, and since this shoe is uncomfortable to heal strike in, it gives a little reminder that I am falling back into my old ways. It the upper is very breathable, which is good for hot climates. The toe box is always awesome in Topo's. As far as energy return, it's not felt like with my alphaflys but it is definitely there because I seem to run at a similar pace as I do with my alphaflys without really paying attention to pace. I would say this shoe reminds me of the Hoka Rincon with a Topo toe box. I just really love this shoe, and I think everyone should give it a try.

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Very comfortable even without socks.

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Might be my new favorite model. Probably on my 15th pair of Topos. Only one model i didn't care as the sizing was off and I got horrible hotspots after one run, therefore I always stuck with the same model. This model is light weight but has great cushion. Really enjoying so far.

I have never reviewed an item before, but I had to for this shoe. This shoe is an amazing one because it helped me with my arch (I have an extra bone in both of my feet), and now my back pain/flat foot cramps have gone away. I have also danced with these shoes and they have worked really well due to the lightness of them. I check every day online for restock in the whites so I can buy a couple more pairs because putting them on in the morning makes my day a little more better. Thank you TOPO!!

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The Specter offers a classic Topo fit, with a secure & comfortable ride. The combination of a rockered design with the Pebax core makes for a quick ride with some pop! Excellent for my workouts, quicker efforts, and road racing!

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The soles are amazing. They don't get hard and crack like their brands. Super comfy so far! I wouldn't hesitate buying these if you are on the fence. Fast shipping as well!

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The wide toe box is ideal for my foot issues

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Comfortable road running shoe. As another review said, they airy with the mesh letting a lot of air through. The laces seem to come untied too frequently so I need to double knot them.

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I've been enjoying Topo trail shoes for a few years now. I needed a good pair of road shoes for an upcoming road marathon. These don't disappoint. I really like the extra cushion and the responsiveness of these shoes. Not too firm, not too squishy. They've been really nice on long training runs.

I am Topo "fan boy" and have run through multiple pair of just about every model (2 UtraFlys; 3 MagniFlys; 2 Zephyrs; 2 Mtn Racers; 1 Cyclone). I was gifted these shoes for Christmas and was very excited to try 'em. I was not disappointed. The cushioning was a little harsh out of the box. Not sure if this was a break-in period or a result of running in really cold New England temperatures. This went away very quickly. I have ~150 miles on them and couldn't be more impressed. Great combination of cushion and rebound, equally good on road or treadmill at any speed or distance (5K up to 1/2 marathon), and sufficient stability for a mild pronator. My only question about these is the tread wear. I typically get 350-400 on other models. I am hoping these will not disappoint. My only request would be to have one or two conservative color options. I'm too old to be wearing creamsicle orange.