Customer Reviews Topo Athletic ST-3

Topo, you hit it right w/these shoes, so why discontinue!! The wide toe box, perfect wide ness and give with the shoe tongue and laces. The fabric was perfect to also allow to stretch more for wider feet. *gah* Live this shoe. I own 3 pairs! Please bring these back on line ...

Very lightweight shoes with large toe box so no pinched toes! Love these shoes.

Love Topos. Great for nice roomy toe box. Wonderful on my feet and I have a neuroma.

I have been running in these shoes for the past couple of weeks and I absolutely love them. They are light, breathable and 0 drops, which my feet and legs have become used to. I am really sad that they are on the "going away" list. These are absolutely perfect

I've been a Topo ST fan for years. I wanted a light, neutral, low-drop, no fuss shoe. I love the spacious toe-box. No cramped toes!

I loved the ST-2 but was cautious to try the ST-3. I first read all the reviews I could find and ordered them in a half size bigger than my normal running shoes. I do have a bunion on my right foot and was worried after some of the reviews that they would be too tight but they are fine. I have to say they are awesome and are now my go to running shoe. Initially I got the black and then ordered the pink as a 2nd pair while they were on sale. I am not a huge fan of the color but don't really care because I love how the fit and feel when I run.

I have a degenerative tear in my knee and the zero drop is perfect! The large toe box and design of the shoe makes this shoe the most comfortable shoe I own. Love it, love it!

I used this product on my everyday walks in my neighborhood.

The ST-2 was my favorite shoe EVER and totally changed my running form for the better. It's marketed for short runs and speed work but I comfortably wore it for everything on the road up to 12 miles. (Never went farther than that, I think a bit more cushion would have been nice for anything longer.) Needlesss to say I was very excited about the ST-3. Out of the box, first impression is that this shoe is sleek and gorgeous and honestly I'd wear it casually with anything. I've only run in it twice, but I mostly like the changes. The mesh feels comfortable but secure, and my heel fits snugly just like the ST-2. The forefoot seems a bit narrower than the 2 which I've liked on my short quick test runs, but would want to size up half a size for a longer run. My only complaint with the 2 is that the tongue would slide to the side, and that hasn't happened yet in the 3. The sole has that awesome responsiveness with just a touch of softness that I loved in the 2 (the 3 maybe more responsive?). Overall this shoe is awesome and I can't wait to get out in it more! Thanks Topo!

This is my first time trying Topo, and I do like them. The fit is good with lots of room in the toe box. I have only used them for a few 3-6 mile runs so far, but they feel like they will last a good long time.

I have always loved my Topo ST-2 shoes. Put in many miles on them. The Topo ST-3 is another great shoe! Love the wide toebox and the ability to feel the ground beneath me.

Thank you Topo. I've been looking to replace the Topo shoes I bought a number of years ago and wore out. My foot is bony (I'm on the slender side) and while I've wanted to buy a Topo again (LOVE giving my toes room) every style I've tried were too much shoe -- wider, thicker and heavier than I wanted. These ST-3's are slimmer and much lighter. I love them. They are just what I dreamed of. And I appreciate the subtle black color, my shoes are not the focal point of my outfit (I wear them all day long).

I love the minimal nature of the ST-3 and it has just enough cushion for my longer runs (10M +). The toe box feeling is great I love being able to spread the toes a bit I've always run in minimal shoes (I prefer it) but after running in these I prefer this shoe for road runs specifically. Super light and packable too good for travel. I wouldn't mind a few more colors!

I love the minimal nature of the ST-3 and it has just enough cushion for my longer runs (10M +). The toe box feeling is great - I love being able to spread the toes a bit - I've always run in minimal shoes (I prefer it) but after running in these I prefer this shoe for road runs specifically. Super light and packable too - good for travel. I wouldn't mind a few more colors!

I love these shoes! I love the lack of heel padding so they sit smooth and don't force my foot forward. They are like wearing slippers and yet they are running shoes. Perfect for me.

I have been running in Topo shoes for five years and they just keep getting better. I love these new shoes and would recommend them.

So comfortable and lightweight! I wear them for walking and hiking.

I never thought I would find a replacement for my ST-2s, but this is it. The outside did take a few days to stretch and break in, but now that it has, they are just as comfortable as I expected. They seem much sturdier than the ST-2s, I had an issue with the upper peeling off the bottom part but I haven't noticed that yet in my ST-3s after ~25 miles. I also think the embossed logo is a classy touch. I am a Topo Ambassador, but it's because I love the shoes so much.

love the toe box. Love the light feel. But I would like a little thicker on the sole overall

Did a 12 mile hike with these. Nice to have the vibram soles which did a great job gripping. My feet felt a little more stuffed in the toes than the wider road/running topos. And I was surprised how much fine dirt from the trail made it into my shoes and permeated my socks. Wasn't expecting that.

Casual wear

I have 3 pairs of the original Ultraventure, and they are hands-down the best running shoes I have had in 40 years. My first pair has been retired with well over 500 miles on them. The two additional pairs have 200 & 320 miles and still look and feel almost new. I purchased a pair of Ultraventure 2 and am a little disappointed. They have less than 100 miles and the inside of the heel is already starting to rub a hole. Two friends with the same shoe (and also fans of the prior model) are seeing the same thing. Also, the toe on the new model does not have as much protection for the toes as the original, which had little rubber/plastic strips that were just enough to offer a bit more protection when catching toes on rocks or roots. The cushioning is good.

Honestly, I don't wear shoes most of the year because I live in Florida so I spend most of my time in sandals. However, I have problem feet and need a good pair of athletic shoes when we go on vacation and such and would be in need of a good, supportive shoe. My favorite athletic brand up until now starts with a "H" but they've made some changes to their most cushioned styles that don't agree with my feet anymore. I read about TOPO Athletic on a blog for people with "problem" feet. Recently, I have also been diagnosed with arthritis in my big toe so it's important for me to wear shoes with plenty of wiggle-room for my toes. So far, I really like this pair of shoes but I probably haven't had a chance to wear them long enough at this point to make a really informed recommendation.

After multiple foot surgeries and gait problems these are the best athletic shoes I have found and can rarely wear any other shoes- which is why I would love it if they made some more neutral colors to go with more outfits- please make some skin tone varieties and muted earth tones so I can pair these with ALL my outfits and not just running/athletic wear

I love the wide toe box that allows my feet to expand during long trail runs. Overall they feel great. The one problem I'm having is that they seem to expand within a few miles of running - they had loosened so much, I had to tighten them twice during a 14 mile run.