Customer Reviews Topo Athletic MTN Racer

The Mountain Racer 2 is the best all-around trial shoe of '21. Unlike the original MR, which was really fun for shorter distances but increasingly unforgiving after 10-15 miles - especially in technical alpine terrain here in Colorado - the MR 2 rides like a true ultra-racing shoe. Plan fo use it on my next alpine 50 k in a month and, if it works out like I reasonably expect given the comfort and agility of this shoe, an upcoming 100 miler. Combines the common-sense shape of an Altra with the comfort of a Hoka and agility of a Salomon. Well-done, Topo. Keep it up!

I wore Hokas for years then the toe boxes started getting "stylishly" narrow. I tried Altras but the zero drop didn't work for me, then a friend suggested Topos. I find the shoe to be sized honestly and best of all the toe box is perfect for me and the caller hugs just enough as well. I love this shoe.

I received the Topo Ultrafly 3 shoes and try this. I love this shoes the toe box is wide and comfortable. The middle foot and ankle is locked to the shoes. I will use this shoes for my fasciitis plantar pain for walking. I use zero drop and wide toe box for my fasciitis plantar pain and help me with this problem. The drop in this shoes is 5mm but I feel nice this in my foot, is low compared with others brands. The shoes seem good quality.

The MTN Racer might be my favorite trail shoe of all time, which is a hard title to claim just because I'm fortunate enough to get to try a lot of different shoes. That being said, Topo has somehow improved upon the MTN Racer from its first iteration in really great ways. First, the new Zipfoam midsole feels just a little softer underfoot than the MR1 felt but without losing the responsiveness; you really feel that multi-density foam going to work. Next, I wasn't sure I was going to love the new engineered mesh upper as much as I did the ripstop material they used in the MR1, but I was really wrong. The new upper really hugs your foot in a great way and I really think it's going to pass the durability test (hard to say yet because I only have 30 miles on my pair). Great work on this update, Topo!

Amazing shoe. Fantastic cushioning, excellent midfoot hold, great toe box as always. Favorite shoe to run in. Please keep this one around for awhile, and request more color ways. Highly recommend.

These shoes are very comfortable. I love the wide toe box and the nice ground feel. One improvement would be to go to a totally flat insole. The insoles are ever so slightly higher near the arch which created some arch pressure. I replaced them with flat insoles and all is well!

I live on gravel and switch back and forth between these and a more "trail" style shoe from Altra. I do run purely on road occasionally (like this morning) and enjoy the feel of the Topos. My challenge has always been the toe-box of shoes being too narrow, but Topo have this figured out!

These shoes are amazing. Big improvements from Phantom 1! I use them for road running and walking. Bouncy feel, nice cushion, very roomy and comfortable toe box, snug midfoot. I have bunions and these shoes are great. I have Hokas, Altra, Asics and other shoes from quality brands, but these are the the best ones I have ever had. I have not tested them long term so I hope the quality holds up.

I love the wide toe box. For me it was so difficult to find a running shoe wide enough for my feet. TOPO for the win on this. No bloody toes, no scrunched toes , no pain on the tops of my feet. A very well designed running shoe.

I went for a 3 hour run in them right out of the box. The sizing is similar to the previous model. However, the mid foot is considerably more form fitting. As far as function, my run was terrific. I have zero hotspots, blisters, or sores. This shoe locks down on your foot. The slightly sloppy slide from the original is gone. I feel 100% confident making that statement. I live in West Virginia. My entire run was up and down a mountain. We don't have long climbs and declines like as in other parts of the country but we have short steep drops and rises. This terrain is brutal on I'll fitting footwear. I love these shoes. I have been racking my brain trying to remember the last time I had such a great shoe. If you change anything, the upper is not quite designed for the heat; this shoe will be ripe before mid-July.

I was very excited about these shoes, and i am not disappointed. They fit great, are nice and cushioned but still have great responsiveness. I have worn these in dry rocky single track and have enjoyed them so far. I haven't worn them in wet conditions yet but I can't imagine a trail scenario that the MTN Racer 2 would fall short. These are my new go-to shoes for any distance trail runs and ultra races

So I've tried so many different shoes to help with different foot issues. Oboz, Altras, Saucony, Hoka, Asics to name a few. Most of the time they were too narrow. If they did make a wide it only came in a few models. Altras were good but I couldn't take the zero drop and I had to order a size 15 to fit me. I swear my feet are getting bigger as I grow older. I'm 52 and try to walk hike several times a week. I did an 8 mile hike a couple of weeks ago in my Topos and had no issue. Slight blister on a couple of toes but that wasn't the shoes fault. The shoes still felt actually comforting by the end of the hike. I have a size 14 and it feels great. Compared to Saucony and Asics where their 14 even in wide still feels tight. If there was one minor problem would be the construction of the shoe puts a little stress in my upper arch. Kind of where the two different materials meet. However it doesn't cause any blistering or lasting pain. I wish Topo would make a waterproof low shoe with higher cushion in a 5 mm drop. More colors too. I have ordered two pair of Topos now and will definitely get more to try if they ever come back in stock.

A great shoe for mixed terrain over long distances. Asphalt, dirt roads and mountain trails. Very comfortable. Good grip. Good breathability. Thanks Topo !

I have had a terrible time with shoes being too tight especially for my "naturally walked" toes. I found these ad I put them on and wow!! Comfortable, fits good and my toes are happy! I have not been walking for weeks, now I can get back to it and I will update after a week of walking.

The Phantom 2 has the optimal stack height and delivers a very comfortable ride. The upper is light and airy affording good breathability and the lacing let's you dial in a secure midfoot. Great shoe! I hope Topo will increase the stack and foam to their Mtn Racer and / or Ultraventure 2 trail shoe.

I've been running in Altras the past 6 years but found the Topo mtn racer to fit my foot better (just wide enough in the toe-box with a narrow heel) and perform better out on the trails (light and nimble with the right amount of protection and traction). Will be buying a second pair.

He's raving about these shoes - Ultrafly 3 - like I've never heard him rave before! He loves them and he is picky about his shoes! He's worked in a fitness center since he was a kid. He knows shoes! He's not going to write a review, he's too busy walking and working in his Ultrafly's but I offered to send this review to you, for him. Hope you accept it because it's 100% TRUE!

Worried about the exposed foam on the bottom of the shoe is going to wear out and make me replace them too soon. :(

Second pair in a year and only got new ones because my first pair got dirty from wearing them so much. Absolutely love these shoes.

I run a bit here and there. I really like cushion and 0 drop. Feels better than the 0 drop 0 cushion shoes that I was wearing.

Look decent with a pair of jeans as well!

I am 73 and do over 20 miles per week speed walking. Due to "old knees" and past plantar fasciitis issues, shoe fit and design is critical to me. I had been wearing various Altra shoes for a number of years, but have abandoned the brand due to constant changes that compromised fit and reduced quality and reliability. I only have about 30 miles on my Phantom 2s, but they are awesome: - Fit was good. They may even be a bit large, and I may try a 10.5 next time. Plenty of room in the toe box, good midfoot and heel capture. - The stitched upper is so much better than many shoes with all kinds of glued on overlays, etc. - The tongue stays in place and absolutely does not rotate during a long walk. - The laces and lacing system is stable and does not loosen during a walk. - The cushion and return feels just right. I have experienced zero pain or stiffness after a walk. Incredible! - The shoes seem to breathe exceptionally well, even in Arizona heat. My feet were way less damp after a walk than in any other shoe. - The slight rake in the heel and toe eliminates any toe/heel drag. - The overall workmanship quality appears to be very good. Time will tell as to how well the shoes will wear. My wife just received a pair of Phantom 2s, and her words coming in the door after her first walk were "I want fifteen pairs!". That says it all. These are the best shoes I have ever had. Please don't make unneeded changes like other manufacturers.

Get up make coffee read the paper put in my phantoms and leave the house. Everyday. Walk 5-10 miles per day. Mostly on tarmac. Some trails. I wear wool socks, the shoes are mostly comfy and do not get sweaty or stinky.

I work in a warehouse and I walk on average 5-7 miles a day on concrete floors. I have orthotic insoles that fit perfectly with the size I ordered. I definitely will order another pair.

This is my go to shoe when I want a little less cushion than the Phantom. It provides more feel without sacrificing too much comfort.