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Karhu Ikoni 3.5 vs Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6

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

Specs for Karhu Ikoni 3.5 and Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6
SpecKarhu Ikoni 3.5Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support — Stability
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 30 mm 32 mm
Weight 301 g 272 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$155.00 ~$150.00

Which should you pick?

Karhu

Pick the Ikoni 3.5 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 Ultrafly 6 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 272 g vs 301 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Karhu, Topo Athletic.

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