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DevilzAdvocatIn 2022 my Topo Ultraventure Pro shoes had the same durability issues. I switched to the Altra Lone Peak 6 and painfully learned that my feet are not zero drop compatible. I went back to Topos, ripped the sole off, and glued it back on with Aquaseal SR. Never had an issue after that.
gIaucusIt depends on model. It would be nice if they were more up front with this info so people could make more informed purchase decisions. As a smaller brand, I've never seen them in a local store, so there's no opportunity to try before buying. Buying online is hit or miss. For me the Ultraventure, Ultraventure Pro, Ultrafly 3, and Ultrafly 4 models were all fine, but the Fli-Lyte 4 was awful.
It depends on model. It would be nice if they were more up front with this info so people could make more informed purchase decisions. As a smaller brand, I've never seen them in a local store, so there's no opportunity to try before buying. Buying online is hit or miss. For me the Ultraventure, Ultraventure Pro, Ultrafly 3, and Ultrafly 4 models were all fine, but the Fli-Lyte 4 was awful.
Prudent_Candidate566That’s my favorite shoe! The regular version is fairly wide, too, but it’s nice they offer a wide for folks like me (bad tailor’s bunion). Topo offers a few options in wide, including the Mtn Racer 4, but it’s not as wide as the wide Lone Peak.
It’s nice they offer the Mtn Racer 4 in wide. The 3 wasn’t available in wide. Unfortunately, it’s still too narrow for me. Same with the Terraventure. The Ultraventure in wide fits me, quite similar to the wide Lone Peak, but I don’t think it has enough grip. I really wish Altra offered a Lone Peak with a 30 mm stack height for a little more cushion on rocky terrain (and had it available in wide). But that’s probably an uber niche market.
coopalisciousI played with Astral Brewers for years and swapped to the Lone Peaks a few years back, but I feel like they've started to get narrower? For summer/dry times I'm in Topo Terraventures now and couldn't be happier. For winter/wet rounds I'm wearing the Topo Trailventures, I switched to those from the Hoka Anacapa (also got narrower).
4TheLoveOfRunningI like my ultraventures on road as well
6a7262Road shoes or a road to trail shoe. I rain a similar timed event with similar terrain wearing Topo Ultraventures a couple weeks ago and they were great.
a_b1rdTopo Ultraventure is a solid alternative. Nike Zegama also similar.
AceTracerHi, 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.
I’ve gotten 500+ miles on several Topo models, though I hear Norda 001 last even longer.
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