Pursuit 2

Topo Pursuit were my replacement. Curious how the Xero Ridgeway will perform (currently my side s[ho]e)

Topo Athletics are my favorite. Specifically the Pursuit, and I’m excited to try the Traverse sometime, too. I like them far better than Altras as they’re much more secure and durable. A lot of hikers have pivoted from Altra to Topo.

Yes I would, the Pursuits have a pretty wide toe box but locked in midfoot and heel.

2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone. 1 pair of the Olympus 5, much better traction but the midsole packed out around 200 miles in and that’s probably because of the inner flex thing because there’s less foam there. I’ve got some topo pursuits with 400+ miles that are great and Nnormal tomirs with 400+ miles that’s are also still great. I just don’t think altra makes a great shoe for me, especially because I have a narrow foot and would lose multiple toenails after marathon+ distances.

My Topo Pursuits are wide toe box and minimal cushion which you don't really need on trails like you do on pavement. They are zero drop so if you aren't used to that, take your time adapting. That said, zero drop allows you to adjust your foot quicker to terrain changes so I find it very helpful for technical terrain.

Have you looked at the Topo lineup of shoes? Same wide toe box, same 0mm drop options. I have a bunch of them. Some zero drop, some 3 and 5mm drops. The only thing I don't like about Topos is that I hate ortho-lite insoles so I swap in super feet insoles instead. But that is probably an issue in most trail shoes since they try to go lightweight.

I've had some issues with on my Topos I run in. I think its partially from my feet being narrower low volume. I'm going to try some different lacing to help keep the tension off the toe end of the laces to see if that helps. 

So from personal experience, it’s most likely the zero drop. I only hike in zero drops (Topo Pursuits), almost every shoe I own is zero drop, with the exception of my runners. All of them, whether trail or road running are around 5mm drop. I tried to run in both the Pursuits and the Lone Peaks and I get the same issue as you.

Sadly the Timp is too narrow for me. The Topo Pursuit 2 is on the list and I will try it as soon as I get my hands on a pair. I tried several Altras (Timp 6, Olympus 6, Mont Blanc, Olympus 275), but none was a match.

Is on the list already, but very good point.

I wear the Topo athletic pursuit 2. Low/mid stack and zero drop

Topo just made the mountain racer in a wide size. If they don’t properly refresh the Topo Pursuit then I’ll try those. The Topo Pursuit v1 was the best shoe I’ve ever seen.. The v2 was slightly tighter, a regression with the mesh and had STUPID colors. I really wish manufacturers would not mess with perfection. It’s like the designers have to justify their own existence every year. I hate it. When you nail a design you should stick with it.

Topo just made the mountain racer in a wide size. If they don’t properly refresh the Topo Pursuit then I’ll try those. The Topo Pursuit v1 was the best shoe I’ve ever seen.. The v2 was slightly tighter, a regression with the mesh and had STUPID colors. I really wish manufacturers would not mess with perfection. It’s like the designers have to justify their own existence every year. I hate it. When you nail a design you should stick with it.

I’m about 600 miles into a pair of Topos also- Pursuits. I’ve had a few pairs of Topos now, run some pretty rocky trails and am always amazed how much life Topos have in them.

I’ll second Topos, extremely durable trail runners. I trail run in Pursuit 2s (zero drop).

I’ll second Topos, extremely durable trail runners. I trail run in Pursuit 2s (zero drop).