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Topo Athletic Phantom 4 – Men's
Road Running · High cushion · 5 mm drop · 35 mm stack · 264 g
Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size.
✓ Ships from Taupō · ✓ Easy 30-day returns · ✓ Covered by the manufacturer's warranty
The Phantom 4 is the latest update to Topo's high-cushion neutral trainer, with an even more cushioned, responsive and comfortable ride. The new upper, midsole and outsole give the shoe a sleek, dynamic look. Topo has increased the stack height by 2 mm, now a 35-30 mm platform, and the ZipFoam™ compound is lighter, softer and more responsive than before. The Topo Athletic Phantom 4 is perfect for running, walking, and all-day wear.
Ships from our Taupō warehouse, typically 2–4 working days NZ-wide. Free Click & Collect from the Taupō showroom. Easy 30-day returns on unused gear. Covered by the manufacturer's warranty against defects.
The honest take
Best for
Cushioned daily road training: a smooth, protective ride for the bulk of your weekly running.
Built for your path
Built for
- Road running
- Gym & cross
Details & technologies
- Wide toe box
- Cushioned
- Rock protection
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Grip outsole
- Zero drop
- Recycled
- Reflective
- Carbon plate
- Insulated
- Vegan
Teal = a feature of this shoe. Faded = not included.
Specs
| Drop | 5 mmModerate drop: a balanced middle ground between low-drop and traditional shoes. |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 35 mmHigh stack: generous cushioning for longer efforts. |
| Weight | 264 gMid-weight: the everyday training range. |
| Cushioning | HighThe softest tier: big-mileage and recovery-day comfort. |
| Width | Wide (anatomical) |
| Fit notes | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. |
| Terrain / use | Road Running |
| Best for | Cushioned daily road training: a smooth, protective ride for the bulk of your weekly running. |
Specs published by the manufacturer.
Details + technologies
Brand technologies, in plain English
Topo AthleticRoomy Toe Box
The front is shaped like your foot so your toes can spread naturally for better balance and comfort.
Topo's signature fit: they build shoes "shaped like your feet." The anatomical toe box "allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably," which helps your toes align for better balance and stability over long distances. Trade-off: the forefoot is genuinely wide, so if you're used to a snug race fit, size and lace for it. Topo holds the midfoot and heel snug to compensate.
Topo AthleticLow Heel-to-Toe Drop
A low, near-level heel-to-toe height that encourages a natural midfoot stride.
Topo's geometry runs low (0–5 mm drop across the range), which they say "encourages a midfoot strike when running so you move naturally through the gait cycle." Benefit: a more natural, grounded feel underfoot. Trade-off: lower drops load the calf and Achilles more, so allow a transition period if you're coming from a traditional 8–12 mm shoe.
Every technology explained in plain English. Supplier claims stay clearly labelled as theirs.
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 Topo Athletic Phantom 4 - Men's Road Running Shoes
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| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Stack height | 35 mm | 37 mm | 28 mm |
| Weight | 264 g | 230 g | 196 g |
| Cushioning | High | Max | Medium |
| Grip | — | — | — |
| Width | Wide (anatomical) | Wide (anatomical) | Wide (anatomical) |
| Fit notes | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. |
| Terrain / use | Road Running | Road Running | Road Running |
| Best for | Cushioned daily road training: a smooth, protective ride for the bulk of your weekly running. | Tempo runs and race day: a light, high-cushion ride that moves quickly at pace. | Fast sessions on the road: light and responsive for tempo runs, intervals and racing. |
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