Topo Athletic Cyclone 2

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.7 Overall Grade
4 reviews
Trainer Neutral Lightweight

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$149
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$149.95
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Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7 oz. (men's), 5.9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
27mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
22mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
5 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Mesh
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q1 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.9
9.1
9.6
8.8
Cushioning
8.8
9.1
9.6
8.7
Durability
7.9
8.8
8.1
9.0
Appearance
8.5
8.2
7.8
8.7
Value
8.1
8.6
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    superfoam w/ a super price

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    Honestly, why hasn't this been done before?  A reasonably priced shoe w/ an almost spike-like upper; plenty of toe splay room; flared midsole in both heel and forefoot for a modicum of stability; Pebax midsole - heel to toe and not too sloppy; stack height of around 23/28; what's not to like?  

    Have been in the Asics Evoride Speed (very nice w/ discount pricing), adios 8, and Mach 5 - but, as most of the shoe tubers agree on, this Cyclone does it all - whatever you throw at it.  Nicely done, Tony Post designers.

  • Pebax midsole is great

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    I got this shoe to replace my NB Rebel V3 (400+ miles) while I wait for the V4. This is an awesome shoe! From COROS watch tracking my stride length has increase by 6 inches and frequency by 8 strides/minute. I'm 77 and have been running for 60+ years, I've gotten slower so this is a big help to me.

  • Great shoe

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    6.0

    Took a few runs to get comfortable but now feels like they are just an extension of my feet. Light and fast but also can go very slow and easy. Give me a feeling of control. I’m very injury prone (knee, hip) and these are my go to shoes right now. 

  • Lightweight comfort and speed

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    Appreciate the way the Cyclone 2 hugs the mid foot and heel and allows for toe splay --the Pebax foam is light --great shoe for training or racing shorter distances