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Topo Cyclone 3
Topo Phantom 4
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Weight
193.4 g (6.82 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
g ( oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
Plate
Our Verdict
Topo Cyclone 3
Topo Phantom 4
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants
- Cyclone 3 (Black/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Cyclone 3 (Lilac/Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Cyclone 3 (White/Sunset - (Men - US 9))
- Cyclone 3 (White/Sunset - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Blue/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Grey/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Purple/Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Stone/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
193.4 g (6.82 oz)
g ( oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
27.2 mm
mm
Forefoot Stack Height
22.4 mm
mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
86 mm (3.4")
mm (")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
mm (")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
mm (")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.16
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.96
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
mm (")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
mm (")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
mm (")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
73.0%
%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
74.9%
%
Heel Cushioning
4.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.53 J
J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.32 J
J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
10.24 J
J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.86 J
J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.08 J
J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.51 J
J
Heel Firmness
8.0
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
75.1 N/mm
N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
181.3 N/mm
N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
423.0 N/mm
N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.3
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
168.2 N/mm
N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
331.1 N/mm
N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
666.7 N/mm
N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
J
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