Topo Athletic

Ultraventure Series

Topo Athletic

Ultraventure 1

TL;DR: Spacious toe box, durable; but poor wet grip and arch issues.

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Sentiment score71% positive
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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit Icon49thDipper
10 months ago

Non goretex trail runners Topo are my jam. Big wide toe box. Altra is my second choice

Reddit Icon4TheLoveOfRunning
11 months ago

I like my ultraventures on road as well

Reddit Icon6a7262
about 2 months ago

Road 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.

Reddit Icona_b1rd
10 months ago

Topo Ultraventure is a solid alternative. Nike Zegama also similar.

Reddit IconAccidentalTourista
3 months ago

Topo for the win. Altras wear out way to fast

Reddit IconAceKetchup11
7 months ago

I’ve worn Altras and Topos. My wife has some Hokas. It really depends on what fits your feet.

Reddit IconAceTracer
11 months ago

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.

9 months ago

I’ve gotten 500+ miles on several Topo models, though I hear Norda 001 last even longer.

Reddit IconADadandHisKids-1
11 months ago

This, 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

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