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Nike Vomero 18 vs Topo Athletic Phantom 4

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

Specs for Nike Vomero 18 and Topo Athletic Phantom 4
SpecNike Vomero 18Topo Athletic Phantom 4
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 10 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 46 mm 35 mm
Weight 325 g 264 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes

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Nike

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Topo Athletic

Pick the Phantom 4 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 264 g vs 325 g
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