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    Doctors of Running Podcast

    Doctors of Running Podcast

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    We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunning To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support

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    #306 Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Topo Athletics: Brand Breakdown

    #306 Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Topo Athletics: Brand Breakdown

    August 12, 2026
    1h 14m

    If you've been with us for a while, you know we're big fans of Topo Athletic. They're new releases: Specter 3 and Specter Elite have gotten some big acclaim, and for good reason. But, you might not know about their full line of shoes. Matt, David, and Nathan are here to break down their lineup, from daily trainers, to max cushion shoes, to minimalist options.

    Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.

    Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 2:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 20:50 - A history of Topo Athletic
    • 30:22 - Topo Phantom 4 & Atmos 2
    • 34:36 - Ultrafly 6 & Aura
    • 44:34 - Cyclone 2, Specter 3, Specter Elite
    • 56:40 - Trail models
    • 1:10:44 - Minimalist shoes
    • 1:13:22 - Wrap-up

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