Vista

I was looking for a shoe that fit my wide for my feet based on my post here : https://www.reddit.com/r/trailrunning/s/3v67j7Heos A quick recap for context: * My Stats: 160cm, 68kg, and wide feet. * My Shoe Graveyard: * Asics Trabuco Max 3: My feet were cramping hard in this during 35k races. Not enough width in the toe box. * Hoka Speedgoat 5: Hoped to use this for a 50k, but the fit was just too unforgiving. * Asics Gel Trabuco 12: Still use it for hikes and short, technical stuff. I was on the hunt and narrowed it down to Altra, Topo, and Inov-8. I was a bit nervous about transitioning to Altra's zero-drop less than a month before a race, and I couldn't find the Inov-8 Trailfly Max in my size anywhere :( So, Topo it was! The Ultraventure 4 was tempting, but the outsole didn't look aggressive enough for me. Then I saw the Topo Vista, which looked like the perfect mashup of the MTN Racer's aggressive grip and the Ultraventure's cushioning. I had to try it. I took them for a 16km spin through a mix of roads, gravel, and rooty trails. Here's how it went: Upper & Fit Wow, the comfort is real. This is easily the most comfortable shoe I own right now. Topo's wide toe box is no joke – my toes could finally splay out and relax. Funny story on sizing: I'm a US 7.5, but the store's smallest size was a US 8.5. I tried it on with my Injinji midweight socks, and it fit perfectly! I did have to use a runner's knot to get a solid heel lockdown, but that's pretty standard for me. Even though it was a hot day, my feet felt great with zero breathability issues. The upper has a nice bit of stretch to it, too. My only tiny nitpick is that the padded tongue could be just a little bit longer. Midsole This is where the magic happens. Straight out of the box, the ZipFoam midsole felt amazing. It’s like a plush pillow but with a really nice, bouncy energy return. It's the feeling I wanted from the Trabuco Max 3, but the Vista feels much more stable and grounded, even with the high 38mm/33mm stack. It's soft, but in a responsive way that doesn't feel mushy. I've read this is the softest version of ZipFoam yet, and I believe it. Outsole The Vibram Megagrip outsole gave me decent grip on wet rocks and really solid traction on loose terrain and downhills. It's not full-coverage, so my main concern is how the exposed midsole foam will wear down over time. We'll see! Final Thoughts I think I might have finally found "the one" for my ultra-distance goals. I'm so happy with these. They nail the balance of stability, grip, and that perfect cushioned-but-responsive feeling. I'll definitely be saving these for my long runs and upcoming races. My only hope is that the pillowy midsole doesn't bottom out too quickly and that the upper holds up well. TL;DR: If you have wide feet and you're looking for a maximalist trail shoe that's comfortable, stable, and bouncy, you should absolutely give the Topo Vista a look!

Topo MTN Racer 3 or 4 are solid options, especially since you're already familiar with Topo. I recently finished a 50K in the Topo Vista—they performed really well, and my legs still felt strong after. I did get some blisters, but that’s on me for being too lazy to change socks after a few river crossings.