Topo Athletic - Ultraventure Series
Models:
Ultraventure Pro
Ultraventure 4
Ultraventure 2
Ultraventure 3
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026 How it works
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5
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"Big wide toe box"
"Due to recent foot arthritis I've discovered Topo ultraventure 4's with zero drop, lots of cushioning and a wide toe box."
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13
"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."
"mud, gravel, rocks, roots, and sand are all good"
"I wear trail runners to play golf. I have no problems with traction and they are better in my feet."
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14
"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"
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"Big wide toe box"
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4
"Still keep the wide toe box ... minimizing hot spots I had with Hoka and Salomon in particular."
"Big wide toe box"
"Due to recent foot arthritis I've discovered Topo ultraventure 4's with zero drop, lots of cushioning and a wide toe box."
Disliked most:
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4
"the 5mm drop lead to ankle inflamation"
"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."
"That 35mm heel stack was really uncomfortable."
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"For flat feet, stay away from Topo - they have super high arch support that caused me major issues even with just low arches."
"the midsole "correction/support" were to agressive and resulted in pain"
"Topos narrow so insanely in the midfoot it’s insane. I grabbed the ultraventure 4s and had the worst foot pain ever because my feet were just hanging off the sides."
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"Both my Topos ripped open in under 400-miles this year. ... One of the Topos didn’t even last 200"
"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"
"They also had a hole in the side that I had to sew up for him ... had a hole in one 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."
"The second there is any moisture or mud they are like banana peels."
"My only critique of these shoes is they are not grippy at all. ... I had to return my pair after almost failing to descend a really steep section of hills. Only thing that saved me were my poles. Never had that with any other shoe."
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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."
"But the mid foot is too narrow for me. ... my foot always spills over the outside of the sole"
"I find the arch and midfoot too narrow."
49thDipper 0.3Non goretex trail runners Topo are my jam. Big wide toe box. Altra is my second choice
4TheLoveOfRunning 1.0I like my ultraventures on road as well
6a7262 1.0Road 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_b1rd 1.0Topo Ultraventure is a solid alternative. Nike Zegama also similar.
AccidentalTourista 0.3Topo for the win. Altras wear out way to fast
AceKetchup11 0.3I’ve worn Altras and Topos. My wife has some Hokas. It really depends on what fits your feet.
AceTracer 1.0Hi, 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.
ADadandHisKids-1 1.0This, have used them for years and have been great. Most of my shoes are Topo because I have big wide feet and I like zero to minimal drop
AggravatingStage8906 1.0Have 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.
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).
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).
akmacmac 1.0Also have wide feet with low arches. I’ve never been able to get a good fit with Topo. The wide toe box is great, but I find the arch and midfoot too narrow. 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’m currently using Altra Experience Wild and Lone Peak 8’s. They have both been fine for me and they fit my feet much better than the Topo’s. They are both pretty minimally cushioned shoes though, so if you’re running on harder surfaces you may need a higher stack
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