Topo Athletic - Ultraventure 2
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
"Mainly I like their durability compared to Altra and HOKA."
"My Topos have lasted forever."
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"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
"Mainly I like their durability compared to Altra and HOKA."
"My Topos have lasted forever."
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"I defs think the ultraventure would be a good pick. I’m a bigger guy too (195) and it’s plenty of cushion"
"They fit me so well and the wide toe box is very helpful for both comfort and swelling on long events."
"incredibly comfortable over longer distances"
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"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"I’m a widefoot, but Topo Ultraventure is my favorite shoe for exactly this scenario."
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"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"I’m a widefoot, but Topo Ultraventure is my favorite shoe for exactly this scenario."
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"have been really grippy on the rocky trails I've been on ... I generally have felt more secure with the softer soles than with boots with a more rigid sole."
"Topo use Vibram so you don’t fall over as soon as it rains."
"mud, gravel, rocks, roots, and sand are all good"
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"I defs think the ultraventure would be a good pick. I’m a bigger guy too (195) and it’s plenty of cushion"
"I defs think the ultraventure would be a good pick. I’m a bigger guy too (195) and it’s plenty of cushion"
"They fit me so well and the wide toe box is very helpful for both comfort and swelling on long events."
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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."
"Turns out 4-5 mm of drop was what I needed. Switched about 5 months ago and it seemingly resolved all lingering issues."
"low drop with a wide toe box ... Altras and Topos have less to zero drop and they don’t have this occur for me."
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"have been really grippy on the rocky trails I've been on ... I generally have felt more secure with the softer soles than with boots with a more rigid sole."
"Topo use Vibram so you don’t fall over as soon as it rains."
"mud, gravel, rocks, roots, and sand are all good"
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"Turns out 4-5 mm of drop was what I needed. Switched about 5 months ago and it seemingly resolved all lingering issues."
"They're low drop but not zero drop, not hard to get used to especially for trail."
"If you want a lot of cushion and aren't on too technical of trails, the Topo Ultraventure is a great option. ... It's a high cushion, plush 5mm drop trail shoe"
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"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
"I don't love the grippon them on rocks esp when its wet"
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"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"the midfoot was way too narrow ... The worst part was the awful midfoot. ... Some "normal" shoes have a wider midfoot."
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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"
"Both my Topos ripped open in under 400-miles this year. ... One of the Topos didn’t even last 200"
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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"
"Both my Topos ripped open in under 400-miles this year. ... One of the Topos didn’t even last 200"
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"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"But the mid foot is too narrow for me. ... my foot always spills over the outside of the sole"
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"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"I also ordered the Ultraventure in a regular and wide width and the actual outsole was identical on both shoes, so I suspect their “wide” are built on the same platform as the regular width, and they just add extra material in the upper to try to accommodate a wider foot. This is cheaper for them, but not going to give a good fit if you have actual wide feet."
"But the mid foot is too narrow for me. ... my foot always spills over the outside of the sole"
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"the midfoot was way too narrow ... The worst part was the awful midfoot. ... Some "normal" shoes have a wider midfoot."
"For flat feet, stay away from Topo - they have super high arch support that caused me major issues even with just low arches."
"the midfoot was way too narrow ... The worst part was the awful midfoot. ... Some "normal" shoes have a wider midfoot."
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"I tried the Ultraventure after hearing this but have had terrible blisters with them."
"I tried the Ultraventure after hearing this but have had terrible blisters with them."
"I found the heel counter too stiff and I ended up with a Haglund’s Deformity at the back of my right heel. ... I ended up with a Haglund’s on one heel ... they aggravate my Haglund’s"
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"Ended up with plantar fasciitis for the first time in my life that I really think is related to the high arch support."
"Ended up with plantar fasciitis for the first time in my life that I really think is related to the high arch support."
"I also got PF from dabbling in topos after being an Altra user for years. ... the arch just doesn't work for me."
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"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
"I don't love the grippon them on rocks esp when its wet"
Thanks for this. I have 14 4E-6E, very wide mid foot, flat arch, nearly unobtanium. I've tried well over a dozen shoes and boots, most all too tight mid foot. Only thing wide enough mid foot so far are Lowa Renegade Wides, Hike Clifton 10 wide walking shoes and New Balance street shoes. Check out [https://runrepeat.com/](https://runrepeat.com/) they tear down and measure trail runners of regular width but I'm hopeful that the widest regular fit are also widest in wide size. In a trail runner, best bet from their list is Topo Ultraventure. It comes in 2E, did you try that or the regular D width?
r/backpacking • Trail Shoe Options and Reviews for very wide feet ->I just bought the Topo Terraventure 4 and love them Wide toe box, Vibram outsole, all around superb Before them I was using Topo Ultraventure 2 and they were also fantastic (also Vibram outsoles and wide toe box)
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes with a wide toe box ? ->I hated the UV2’s and i am LOVING the 4’s!
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->Topos. Absolutely wonderful shoes. Altra is my second brand I go to but Topo quality is better IMO.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes with a wide toe box ? ->I have both of these shoes and switch back and forth. Completed a 50K with my Ultraventures and had zero blisters or issues. Great shoes that will last many, many miles.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes with a wide toe box ? ->As a fellow haglunds dude.. my main long run/race shoes are nike wildhorse 8's. They don't have a vibram sole, but the toebox is wide-ish and the heel counters don't bother my heels. They have a high heel toe drop though. I also run in topo ultraventure 2's and salomon sense ride 5's. The sense rides don't bother my heels at all, but the toebox is kinda narrow, I can't run more than 15 miles with them.
r/trailrunning • Can anyone recommend vibram soled, cushioned, wide toe box, soft heel counter trail shoes ->I loved the topo ultraventure 2's. They would have been a perfect shoe if they had a rock plate. I haven't tried the 3's or 4's yet. I'll probably pick up a pair of 4s when my current pergerines wear out. Have you considered the altra experience wild? They have a 4mm drop and a wide-ish toebox. I do most of my road runs in the experience flow, which are similar to the trail version.
r/ultrarunning • Trail shoe recommendations needed ->I like my ultraventures on road as well
r/ultrarunning • Shoes for combined trail and road ->Topo Ultraventure is a solid alternative. Nike Zegama also similar.
r/ultrarunning • Hoka Speedgoat - more durable, wider toe box alternative? ->Hi, I sell shoes at a local gear shop close to the PCT. You need to give me more information about your feet, your size and width. Chances are your shoes are too small. I personally hiked with the Topo Terraventure and love them, and I’ve also hiked over 1000 miles on the Ultraventure. Mainly I like their durability compared to Altra and HOKA. But again, it’s whatever shoe works for your foot and you’ve given zero info on that.
r/PacificCrestTrail • Trail Running Shoes Opinion ->I’ve gotten 500+ miles on several Topo models, though I hear Norda 001 last even longer.
r/Ultralight • More durable/longevity trail runner and hiking shoe options? ->If you as me Altra is terrible. The quality over the years has went down the drain. Topo Athletic has now passed them as the most popular shoe for thru hikers.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->I prefer ultraventure. I have used both, but it comes down to personal preference. The Ultraventure have a bit more padding, but I am heavier than your average hiker and live in a rocky area. I loved Altra back around Lone Peak 3 and 4. But they ended up shrinking the toe box, and they just don't hold up well, particularly in somewhat rocky ground.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Trail shoe for long, NOT ultralight trips ->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.
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe recommendations? ->Topo does the wide toe box. My Ultraventures have a 5mm drop, Terraventures have a 3mm drop and there is also the mtnracer model as well (haven't tried that one yet).
r/trailrunning • New shoe recommendation request… ->They are very comfortable and roomy for me with good lugs. They feel a little weird walking on pavement so mud, gravel, rocks, roots, and sand are all good but pavement is a no unless you enjoy suctioning to the pavement. If you need them to do pavement as well, look at the Terraventures which are bomb proof in durability as well. I think my husband has about 800 miles on his Terraventures with the outsole still intact. I have a lot less on mine but it should be well over 300 miles on mine and still waterproof. Terraventures come in waterproof and non-waterproof, fyi. The Ultraventure is a lot cushier than the Terraventure but both do a good job of protecting your foot from the rocks and roots. I can not speak to durability on the Ultraventures yet as I have only put 100 miles on them but so far they are still looking like new other than the inside heel. As to the inside heal, I have to use stickers in all my shoes as my heels always rub through all shoes there so that doesn't count against them in my book (Haglunds deformation is obnoxious but the stickers are a cheap fix).
r/trailrunning • New shoe recommendation request… ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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