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A nimble, flexible, full-PEBA speed trainer that acts like a racing flat without being one — a longtime go-to for track work.
Best for: Fast track work and speed sessions without a carbon plate
Road Speed Training
Topo Athletic Cyclone 3
A nimble, flexible, full-PEBA speed trainer that acts like a racing flat without being one — a longtime go-to for track work. — Doctors of Running
Physical blueprint
Where this shoe sits
Weight 190 g
Heel stack 27.0 mm
Drop 5.0 mm
Cushioning Low
Specifications
Weight (M9)
190g (6.7 oz)
Stack (Heel)
27.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
22.0 mm
Drop
5.0 mm
Midsole
Pebax Powered foam (PEBA)
Outsole
Strategic rubber
Upper
Lightweight mesh
Lacing
Traditional
Fit Profile
Midfoot Width
Snug
Heel Width
Roomy
Toe Box
Wide
Ride Characteristics
Cushioning
Low
Stability
Neutral
Expert reviews
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 weigh and what is its drop?
The Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 weighs about 190g (men's 9), has a 27.0mm heel stack and a 5.0mm heel-toe drop.
How many experts have reviewed the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3?
Next Pair aggregates 1 expert review of the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3, including Doctors of Running.
Per Doctors of Running.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road speed training in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 190g
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2 196g
Skechers Aero Razor 196g
Adidas Adizero Adios 9 176g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 27.0mm
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2 27.0mm
Skechers Aero Razor 36.0mm
Adidas Adizero Adios 9 28.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 5.0mm
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2 5.0mm
Skechers Aero Razor 4.0mm
Adidas Adizero Adios 9 7.0mm
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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and
authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized
from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical
and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the
specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-09-29