Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Phantom

Felt a little firm for me to begin with (weighing under 155 lbs) but with regular wear this sensation dissipated, and became an everyday shoe for all types of runs - great comfort over many hours and miles, but responsive enough for faster running, able to run a couple of sub-16 min Parkruns. Insole and upper combine for a superior fit and feel which was good for 500+ miles

The are what you would get if the Hoka Bondi 6 and Altra Paradigm had a baby. It is the perfect blend of both shoes giving me nice and roomy toe box coupled with the good cushioning and a shoe that lets my foot roll through my stride. The Phantom offers a good lockdown of my feet without making them feel cramped or giving so much stability that tends to cause me other problems. Right out of the box these felt like the best shoes I have ever had for my daily long walks.

After a happy 550 miles, I definitely recommend the phantom. I'm a 200lbs guy that pushes a double stroller half the runs. These shoes went the distance. On solo runs I was able to get speed out of the shoe, nice and responsive. The first 50 miles were very stiff. I had to put a different insole in to help. After that it broke in perfectly. Around 200 miles the interior heal ripped but was not affecting the feel. They are a bit hot on 90+days. The sole could keep going. I have never had a shoe stay responsive so long. Oh yeah and no black toenails!

extremly comfortable. feels a tad smaller than other models but not enough to call it a half size. overall i love this shoe

...but I would also check for different insole options. The arch I'd just a little too far back for me. A comfortable, lightweight shoe all the same.

These feel great- I love the roomy toe box. I have a chronic sesamoid fracture with avascular necrosis and these shoes are the only brand I've found that enables me to run with very minimal pain!

I normaly wear a 10 in other branda but had to go down half a size. Very comfy. Foam is squishy but not too squishy. Lock down of foot in shoe is spot on. Would definitely recomend. Will buy again

Very comfortable

The Phantom works great with my custom orthotics due to the neutral, wider based forefoot platform. I love the 5mm drop for a more natural running experience rather than the Brooks Dyad line of shoes that I have been wearing for the past 7 plus years. My new go to shoes for road and light trail running and racing will definitely be Topo's!!

Great shoe for limiting impact while running. Ive been buying TOPO now for close to four or five years.

Great, cushy shoes, but laces are a bit short and stiff

I bought these sneakers for every day use around the house and yard. Love the appearance, fit and feel.

My first Topo shoe experience occurred summer 2019. Ever since, I've been hooked. Topo is my go-to running shoe brand now (just use Nike for racing). I have 4 pairs I circulate and The Phantom is my favorite. The high level comfort, light weight feel, flexibility and cushion just keep me coming back for more. It's not the perfect shoe but it sure as heck ticks a lot of boxes. If your looking for a cushioned shoe that can get you through daily, recovery, long distance and even some higher intensity runs you gotta get it. This shoe is awesome. I have tested 10+ shoes in the past year and these are the ones I look forward to running in the most. Thanks Topo. Keep the natural running movement going.

Really like these, i'm coming from Brooks Glycerin and Hoka One One Mach. The Phantoms have a smooth ride. I also must admit, that I'm not an avid runner, just do 10-12 miles over three runs per week on pavement. I have narrow feet and I initially thought the toe box would be too wide, but has been great. Good fit in the heel and mid and room to flex/breath in the toe box.

This is a fantastic shoe. It checks all the boxes. Great toe box for foot splay, stable platform, just enough cushion without feeling vague, great lacing system, secure fit. I've been really conscious lately of maintaining a neutral pelvic position, and this shoe seems to allow/position my body there very naturally compared to the Hokas I've been wearing. I feel very grounded an planted in them. My ankles have not gotten along with zero drop over the long haul, so these work extremely well for me. As an aside, when you try them on for the first time, I would recommend letting your feet warm into them for 15-30min, before passing judgement. The toe box area felt initially a little narrow at first impression, but then seemed to open up perfectly. Just my experience.

This is a fantastic shoe. It checks all the boxes. Great toe box for foot splay, stable platform, just enough cushion without feeling vague, great lacing system, secure fit. I've been really conscious lately of maintaining a neutral pelvic position, and this shoe seems to allow/position my body there very naturally compared to the Hokas I've been wearing. I feel very grounded an planted in them. My ankles have not gotten along with zero drop over the long haul, so these work extremely well for me. As an aside, when you try them on for the first time, I would recommend letting your feet warm into them for 15-30min, before passing judgement. The toe box area felt initially a little narrow at first impression, but then seemed to open up perfectly. Just my experience.

The reviews i've read online have said this is a plush shoe life a hoka, i don't see it. It feels firm and stable and my large frame loves it. As its my first pair of topos i can't comment on the size too much. I usually end up in either a 14 or 16 pending the brand and model (most end up as a 15) and i am wearing the 15. It hugs my feet well and The shape feels good. Not as roomy as an altra but not nearly as sloppy to run it. My foot feels very connected. I am really enjoying these shoes. Will need some time to determine durability but so far, so good.

The Phantom is the tallest stack height in the Topo quiver. I really enjoy this model for my long training runs on the road. The drop is more that I was accustom to at 5mm but it doeskin feel that much when on the road. I really enjoy the cushion of this ride- so much so that I wore it from miles 60-100 at the Leadville trail 100. The Phantom help up just fine on the fire roads of Leadville as well as the single-track around Turquoise Lake. The fit/ sizing was spot on. I am a Topo Athletic Ambassador.

Bought these for every day plus work. On my feet for 6 hours. Walking mostly on pavement but some mixed terrain as well. Very impressed with the quality, comfort and color ( blue/orange) Also have the Ultraventure which are awesome as well. Alternate daily with Salomons, Addidas, Altras and Hokas. I like these the best, Hoka second. The zip foam is holding up well and the cushioning isn't compressing to this point. Especially like the foot shape, roomy toe box and heel support. Great lace positioning for lockdown. Kinda makes me wanna run, but I'm too old Waiting for the upcoming mid in 20'

Bought these for every day plus work. On my feet for 6 hours. Walking mostly on pavement but some mixed terrain as well. Very impressed with the quality, comfort and color ( blue/orange) Also have the Ultraventure which are awesome as well. Alternate daily with Salomons, Addidas, Altras and Hokas. I like these the best, Hoka second. The zip foam is holding up well and the cushioning isn't compressing to this point. Especially like the foot shape, roomy toe box and heel support. Great lace positioning for lockdown. Kinda makes me wanna run, but I'm too old Waiting for the upcoming mid in 20'

I run ultra marathons, mostly trails, and needed a pair of road shoes on a recent business trip. My-go-to store in Washington DC had these and I thought I'd give them a shot. These are great. For those that appreciate shoe construction and the engineering involved to keep your foot in the correct place will appreciate the wrapping around the toe box. Current trend in road shoes is to cut out the support across the toe box and instead to go w lightweight mess. Go around a tight corner and you may end up sliding over the sole of the shoe and spraining your foot. This shoe wears like an Arc'Teryx Norvan LD (huge compliment) and runs like a Soloman Ultra 2 (another huge compliment). The tongue of the shoe provides really nice padding for those long distance runners that want tendon protection. This shoe is a hidden gym that you need in your arsenal.

These are not for the elite lightweight speedster, but if you are like me (6', 190 lbs), running a pace of 9 min miles or slower, and you aren't a featherweight like a lot of runners, these are amazing. First 2 runs with these were both PR's for me, and shaved 1.5 minutes off of my normal 4.2 mile time. I'm sold, if they last and don't wear out too soon. I have tried MT-2's on the road (good, soles wore out, they are trail shoes) then I tried Ultrafly 1's (good, but uppers wore out in a few months, ultrafly 2 solved this). But these are the best of the 3, and the best combo of cushy yet springy. If they would only get better colorways/style, the blue is pretty nice, but that grey is awful, like support shoes for an elderly person.

The Phantom is yet another solid new shoe from Topo and a fantastic plush option to put in rotation. The roominess of the toe box feels on par with their other recent road and trail updates with the external heel counter adding a nice sense of security. ZipFoam provides a balanced blend of cush and response without being overly, marshmallow-y soft. The ride is equally as enjoyable during quicker paced efforts as it is on slower recovery jogs. With just shy of 100 miles on my pair, the midsole is holding up great with no signs of compression or wrinkling. Nice work, Topo!

A fun new direction for Topo to go and expand their clientele. These shoes are quite beefy, and offer a larger than normal toe box, and a pleasant heel to toe drop without having too big of a transition. 5mm drop is a great transition to more natural running from a more traditional road shoe. This shoe has some speed built in with a large toe spring and new zip foam. I feel fast and protected in this shoe. Looking forward to using this shoe for some road ultras in the future. They feel a little more cushioned than the Ultrafly series. I am a Topo Athletic Ambassador.