Salomon S/Lab Spectur
Road Racing

Salomon S/Lab Spectur

A genuinely fantastic shoe to run in - comfortable, lively, stable - but the $250 price and pace-gated marketing make it hard to recommend over cheaper tempo-plate alternatives like the Deviate Nitro 2 or Endorphin Speed 3. — Kofuzi

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 252 g
Heel stack 38.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Tempo & SpeedMarathon Racing
Pronation Neutral
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
252g (8.9 oz)
Stack (Heel)
38.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
30.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
energyFOAM+ (PEBA) top + energyFOAM (EVA) base
Plate
Carbon (3/4 length carbon energy BLADE)
Outsole
Contagrip rubber, strategically placed
Upper
Race Ready breathable engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Midfoot Width
Narrow
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Snug
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Stability
Neutral

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

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Kofuzi Youtube →

A genuinely fantastic shoe to run in - comfortable, lively, stable - but the $250 price and pace-gated marketing make it hard to recommend over cheaper tempo-plate alternatives like the Deviate Nitro 2 or Endorphin Speed 3.

Best for: Tempo days and marathon racing for runners targeting roughly 8-min/mi or slower; great as a tempo companion to a pinnacle racer

18 miles tested · source

Frequently asked questions

How does the Salomon S/Lab Spectur fit?

Kofuzi notes: True to size with snug but comfortable fit; daily-trainer style upper with light padding, non-gusseted tongue, floppy heel cup

Per Kofuzi.

How much does the Salomon S/Lab Spectur weigh and what is its drop?

The Salomon S/Lab Spectur weighs about 252g (men's 9), has a 38.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Salomon S/Lab Spectur compared to?

Reviewers compare the Salomon S/Lab Spectur to Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2, Puma Deviate Nitro 2, Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.

Per Kofuzi.

How many experts have reviewed the Salomon S/Lab Spectur?

Next Pair aggregates 1 expert review of the Salomon S/Lab Spectur, including Kofuzi.

Per Kofuzi.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road racing in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
252g
Altra Vanish Carbon 2
215g
HOKA Cielo X1 3
198g
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
198g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
38.0mm
Altra Vanish Carbon 2
34.0mm
HOKA Cielo X1 3
48.0mm
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
46.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
8.0mm
Altra Vanish Carbon 2
0.0mm
HOKA Cielo X1 3
7.0mm
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
5.5mm

Salomon S/Lab Spectur

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Last updated 2026-09-29