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Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Arc'teryx Sylan 2 is the lighter option — 242 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Sylan 2 Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 268 g · 0.268 kg · 0.59 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Arc'teryx Sylan 2
268 g

Mountain speedster trail running shoe with carbon-plated racing design for technical terrain. Major upgrade with fixed midfoot rocker for stability and responsi...

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Sylan 2 wins — at 268 g it is 242 g (47%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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