ASICS - GEL-FujiAttack 5

The GDT is hard on shoes but that's a *really* short life.  For reference I have worn Asics Fuji Attack trail runners - basically an unknown and unhyped model of trail runner - on both of my GDT thrus and they lasted to Field. They showed wear in Boulton Creek (mile 210) and needed minor repair then lasted until Field (mile 336) before needing replacement. Then the replacement lasted the rest of the GDT from there. Your Topos lasted half as long as my random pair of Asics. That's terrible.

I've thru hiked the GDT twice. You should be able to get to at least Field before you need a replacement. Then the replacement lasts until Kakwa. This is discussed all the time in the community.  It's not an exception. There aren't a lot of opportunities to get replacement gear on the GDT and it would be the exception to ship a new pair of trail runners at nearly every resupply.

I brought these as a dressier option for a 3-week UK trip, intending to wear some newish Asics trail runners as an outdoorsy shoe. Asics is usually my go-to comfortable shoe brand, but that pair wrecked my feet within the first week. The Mizzles took on full duty and were a godsend.

Appreciate the Altra Olympus 6 rec! And I definitely plan to try any of these on, just trying to start with a long list -- haven't hiked enough in trail runners yet to know my preferences. I know that Asics trail running shoes feel great even on 20+ mile days for me, but I find that they wear out quite quickly and imagine this might be why I see them recommended less on here.