Topo Athletic - Hydroventure
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"I can’t do zero drop. ... I don’t like the lack of push off ... I’ve had plantar fasciitis in the past which is not suited for zero drop. ... I use Topo and Altra low heal to toe drop but not zero."
"low drop with a wide toe box ... Altras and Topos have less to zero drop and they don’t have this occur for me."
"They're low drop but not zero drop, not hard to get used to especially for trail."
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"It’s really great as the toe box is wide anyway but then you can get a better fit for the heel/body of the foot"
"Love how wide they are"
"Big wide toe box"
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"a bit more supportive ... Turns out padding and isolation from scorching hot jagged/sloped black basalt surfaces is important."
"It’s really great as the toe box is wide anyway but then you can get a better fit for the heel/body of the foot"
"topo really starts narrowing the upper from the midfoot to the heel."
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"The Topos give me the extra padding, more inline with an Altra Timp, but don't squish my mid foot like the Timps do."
"I have less fatigue in my feet with the Topos."
"They’re just as comfortable."
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"much more durable"
"I do wear the trail runner (Pursuit) as an everyday shoe and it has held up really well even on concrete."
"I’ve gotten 500+ miles on several Topo models"
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"hate that the highest drop shoe they offer is 5mm. Not everyone is into the low drop trend. ... So basically for me it’s either a shoe that’s not quite wide enough but has a higher drop or a shoe that is wide enough but lower drop."
"hate that the highest drop shoe they offer is 5mm. ... Not everyone is into the low drop trend. ... So basically for me it’s either a shoe that’s not quite wide enough but has a higher drop or a shoe that is wide enough but lower drop."
"Neither make shoes with a drop larger than 5mm ... wish they had an 8mm drop shoe with a rock plate"
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"the midfoot was way too narrow ... The worst part was the awful midfoot. ... Some "normal" shoes have a wider midfoot."
"the midfoot was way too narrow ... The worst part was the awful midfoot. ... Some "normal" shoes have a wider midfoot."
"But the mid foot is too narrow for me. ... my foot always spills over the outside of the sole"
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"I tried Topos but found there to be too much support and got blisters under my arch."
"Not as padded ... less padding ... not as comfortable"
"Not as padded ... less padding ... not as comfortable"
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"They also had a hole in the side that I had to sew up for him ... had a hole in one shoe"
"the top of the shoes by the tongue was completely worn through, so that the plastic-y interior material was coming through ... both were split next to the tongue"
"My Topos gave up after <400 mi…"
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"Topo shoes gave me tendinitis in both Achilles on my first hike. ... They felt perfect in store and then mid hike it became a real issue. ... I honestly should have walked down barefoot because it lead to me not being able to hike for months. ... The backs of their shoes are very stiff."
"For flat feet, stay away from Topo - they have super high arch support that caused me major issues even with just low arches."
"I got plantar fasciitis during the time period I mainly wore topos and it's all but cleared up now that I run mostly in saucony."
Gummmbeee 1.0I've been thru Topo Hydroventure, Ultraventure 1/2/3, MTN Racer 1/2/3/4. The UV3's lost the outer/lug grip plot, the MTN3's felt like running in floppy support-free canvas bags (the MTN4's are a return to form). I haven't tried the Vistas yet. What I'm concerned about with the Vistas is catching little rocks in that split heel just like Saucony Peregrines do. Did you experience this in your run test? Other than that, the lugs are the same as the MTN4's, right?
Present-Response-758 1.0I hike 20+ miles in Altra Lone Peaks or Topo shoes (I have the Ultraventures, Terraventures, and Hydroventures). I highly recommend.
renaissance_pd 0.2My waterproof Topos did great for me on the Zion Traverse a few weeks ago. I usually get blisters between my 3rd and 4th toes, but nothing this time. The wide toe box is great if you have wider feet.
GrumpyBear1969 0.0I’ve switched almost entirely to trail runners including on a lot,of rugged terrain. I did find that when I was using Hokas that I had an increased tendency to roll my ankle after about ten miles. I like the padding, but have found lower drop shoes to be better for this. Altras are good, but I destroy them in about 300 miles. Trying Topos right now. Not as padded, but low drop with a wide toe box and they seem to be holding up better.
Trail runner will be fine. I was talking to a guy recently that said the AT requires real boots. But even by his argument, trail runners will be fine. The thing with trail runners is when you are tired, it is easier to roll your ankle. I have only found this to be a concern when I was using Hoka. Altras and Topos have less to zero drop and they don’t have this occur for me. Though Altras kind of suck for durability (expect 300 miles unless they fixed things). And Topos have less padding and are not as comfortable.
Just-Context-4703 0.0Topo is the correct answer. Go with Altras if you dont mind your achilles blowing up
Topo athletic would probably be your best bet. But, really you just need to try on a bunch and see what feels right to you.
natx37 0.0I wear trail runners to play golf. I have no problems with traction and they are better in my feet. Current shoes are Topo athletic. I also wear Altra.
Ok_Departure_7551 0.0Topos are reasonably normal (whatever that means), widely available, wide toe Bos, and low drop shoes.
Try Topos in the wide width. I speak from experience. My feet are EEE width.
49thDipper 0.0Non goretex trail runners Topo are my jam. Big wide toe box. Altra is my second choice
AceKetchup11 0.0I’ve worn Altras and Topos. My wife has some Hokas. It really depends on what fits your feet.
AceTracer 0.0I’ve gotten 500+ miles on several Topo models, though I hear Norda 001 last even longer.
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