ShoesTopo AthleticCyclone 3

Topo Athletic

Topo Athletic Cyclone 3

Topo Cyclone 3. 27.2mm stack, 193g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion3/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

47Passable

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 27.2 mm stack, cushion 3/5

87Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 21.8 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 29.3 mm toebox height

46Passable

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? moderate BR breathability

36Passable

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? Standard mesh

83Elite

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 5.4 mm drop, heel counter 2/5

Full specs

Drop

5.4 mm

Heel stack

27.2 mm

Forefoot stack

21.8 mm

Weight

193 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.60
Flexibility8.1 N
Torsional rigidity8.40 Nm
Heel counter2/5
Energy return64.7 %
Shock absorption110 SA
Midsole softness40.1 HA
Outsole thickness1.9 mm
Tongue padding4.0 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.1 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (81.0 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (29.3 mm vs 25 mm median)

Fit intel pending.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 good for 100-mile races?

Passable. 27.2 mm stack, cushion 3/5. 100-miler readiness score 47/100.

Does the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 81.0 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3?

5.4 mm, with a 27.2 mm heel stack and 21.8 mm forefoot.

Is the Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.60. Elite grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run