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adidas Adizero EVO SL vs Topo Athletic Specter 3

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for adidas Adizero EVO SL and Topo Athletic Specter 3
Specadidas Adizero EVO SLTopo Athletic Specter 3
Type Tempo / speed Tempo / speed
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 6.5 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 39 mm
Weight 224 g 218 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available — No
Price ~$150.00 ~$170.00

Which should you pick?

adidas

Pick the Adizero EVO SL if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Topo Athletic

Pick the Specter 3 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 218 g vs 224 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: adidas, Topo Athletic.

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