Side by side comparison: Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 3 vs Salomon Spectur 2

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$280$258$237$194$172

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 3Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 9Recovery: 2

Pros & Cons

Lightweight race feel
Smooth, efficient propulsion
Balanced super-shoe stability
Less explosive than top rivals
Limited training durability
Not ideal for heel strikers

Specs

Best for3:00-4:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight219 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Light, propulsive carbon racer focused on smooth road speed and efficient turnover.

Salomon Spectur 2
SalomonSpectur 2

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 8Race: 5Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable ride
Reliable wet traction
Standard fit
Average energy return
Limited breathability
Moderate upper durability

Specs

Best for4:15-5:30 min/km
Drop11 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight258 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, smooth speed trainer for uptempo runs; average energy return and breathability limit appeal.