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Altra VIA Olympus 2 vs Topo Athletic Phantom 4
The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.
| Spec | Altra VIA Olympus 2 | Topo Athletic Phantom 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 0 mm | 5 mm |
| Heel stack | 33 mm | 35 mm |
| Weight | 323 g | 264 g |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Wide width available | No | Yes |
| Price | ~$165.00 | See retailer |
Which should you pick?
Altra
Pick the VIA Olympus 2 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 Phantom 4 if…
- you want the lighter one: 264 g vs 323 g
- you need a wide fit
Specs from the makers’ own pages: Altra, Topo Athletic.
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