Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Trailventure WP

I have owned at least a dozen pair of topos and my wife and daughter have owned many more. We love them for the fit, comfort and durability and I will wear no other athletic shoes. I was wary about the boot. I like Topo's with 3mm drop and these have 5mm drop. Most of my Topos have had flexible soles. The boots are stiff. They feel clunky at first. I never have to break in Topo running shoes. The boots needed a little breaking in. After a couple of weeks I now love them. They are incredibly comfortable and protective. They no longer feel clunky but light and part of my foot. They are warm in winter and so far have remained dry. I walk, hike and snowshoe in these. They are super stable on all sorts of difficult terrain. And the lugs grip like crazy. I even like the 5mm drop. this is by far the best trail boot I've ever had. Don't give up on it if they feel stiff and clunky at first. That will miraculously change. I wear size 11.5 in all Topos including these which is .5 bigger than my normal size.

Very nice light weight boot. Had been wearing Altra shoes and had not been happy with sizing changes they were making. I am used to a more substantial boot from companies like Zamberlan and wanted a light weight water proof boot with a wide toe box. Boot came highly recommended by our local store. Boot was very comfortable unfortunately for me the heel of the boot was very large and my heel moved around. Tried multiple fixes to correct issue as the toe box was very comfortable. Ultimately I ended up returning. Sad to see them go as they appeared to be very well built for a lightweight boot.

I have used these boots for many miles. I was curious how a lighter weight hiking boot would perform on the Colorado trails. I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and durability. Most surprising was the reduced pain in my knees. I reduced the amount of time I used my my hiking sticks. I have not tested the knees carrying a backpack. But theses boots have become my go-to choice for day hikes.

The toe spread is great for my aging feet -- especially going down a steep hill on ice. No runner's toe problems. My foot held steady inside the shoe. No sliding or wiggling. The cushion between the Vibram sole and the upper gives an adequate amount of flex. Hiking shoes shouldn't have stiff soles, and this one doesn't. I accidentally tested the waterproofing by stepping through ice into a deep puddle, but I stayed dry. Only had them one week but I can tell the difference from standard boots.

I'm a Bicycle mechanic. Ordered a pair the waterproof boots a few months ago and have worn them everyday. still look and feel like new. Buying red ones now and pair as a gift because of how satisfied I am

I have a slightly wide foot and normally need a wide shoe, these fit great with plenty of toe room. Super comfy right out of the box. The lacing system is cool with the second from the top holding the laces snug while you do the last two hooks. Highly recommend.

I'm 5'3" and 170lbs doing a lot of day hiking. I am not a runner. I only have about 60 miles on my Trailventure boots but so far so good. Love the fit & comfort. They are a fairly stiff shoe so I wasn't sure how I would like that but I really have not noticed the stiffness except that on rocky terrain that they are very stable. I enjoy the wide toe box and the room both width and above the toes. I have had no issues with the waterproofness and I had a 10 mile hike in the rain. I do notice that the sweat from my feet "bleeds though" the fabric and I have a couple darker spots from that. The Vibram outsole is amazingly grippy and I have had no problem with break-down yet. I met a person who had 300 miles on his and they were still going strong. I typically find that light fabric shoes/boots wear-out at the flex point at the front of the shoe. Maybe it is the stiffness of these boots that there is less of a flex point, but again no problems yet.

My second pair. - the shoe laces on second pair are poor to say the least. Slip and slide and hard to keep tied and snug. This could be my last pair

Awesome boots, I wish they were a little wider. They are not as wide as I thought they would be. But they are well made, and very comfortable.

I have 4 pair and love them but the sizing between style varies a half size up or down. Some I'm a 10 some I'm a 9.5. The toe box in the boot is not the same as the rest of the shoes, I may send the last one back. And the color shows a nice gray on the web sight and what I received is all dark back. Can' t stand black. If you can find them in a retail store try them on before you buy. I've sent a couple back here and there.

Comfortable foot bed and shoe conforms to foot and ankle. They are built with a lot of pronation which seems to be the case with most wide platform footwear (not sure why). They will wear into my correction. Overall a really nice shoe. Let's see how long they survive.

I use this boot for long days hiking/backpacking on muddy and rocky trails. These boots are basically my favorite trail running shoe, the ultraventures, with the addition of ankle support and a waterproof upper. They are good, but I have two complaints to make. One, there is no gaiter attachment on the heel for the topo gaiter. Dirt and small pebbles all get trapped in this shoe. Please add a gaiter attachment. Two, the lower lock for the lace does not work well. Change those things and I'd buy 10 pairs.

Love everything about this shoe, best Topo model I've tried and I've run road and trail models. Downside is the laces. Across the board they don't hold well, slowly loosen. Need a lace with a higher coefficient of friction.

I'm really enjoying these shoes. Before this I was in the cyclone and I prefer the front upper from that shoe but it doesn't lock your heel in as well as these do. I love having the extra support from the plastic plate. Would love to see one with a carbon plate.

I bought these in October 2020 for day hikes and overnights on medium to rough trails, under loads from minimalist to 30 lbs. Longest day hike 12 miles. 75-ish total trail miles so far. I am very satisfied with the fit, stability, and traction. I have wide feet with narrow heels. They fit so well I added daily wear, now nearing 100 miles in town. The soles are wearing well, but the heel collars have worn through to the foam. Disappointing for 8 months. Expecting at least 18 mo. Qualified "buy".

Great shoes so far. Have been a HOKA guy for years but these are definitely itself a nice addition to my running shoe problem. Will definitely buy TOPOs again!

I have ran in a few Topos over the years. I needed to return to a 5mm drop after a few seasons on 0mm (knees starting telling me so). Decided to give these a try since they also offered a stiffer ride. That is a fact. Took a good week to get used to that but now my gait and wheels are in sync. Now I can feel that extra bounce the tension plate gives out. The tongue is a bit stiff and long cutting into my ankle above the no show sock line. Glad to see bright FUN colors... after all running is supposed to be happy. Topo needs to do better with its colors and schemes across all RUNNING shoes - come on guys - live a little! The standard Black, awful White, typical Blue, Green or Gray are boring. I do like the colors and design of the new MTN Racer 2 that is more like it - creative and eye catching. Anyway, I am positive these will allow the 300+ miles Topo usually gives me especially since it is firmer. Overall it is a solid runner and delivers what it advertises.

I have been backpacking in these shoes for nearly 150 miles so far, and actually look forward to putting them on to hit the trails! The trails around here are rocky and "rooty", but the sole plate and the tread lugs make it safe and enjoyable. My backpack weight is around 25 lbs with full food and water, but I still have good support from the shoes. I have had only one wear area show up and that is right at the Achilles area padding on both shoes. It could probably have a thicker material there to prevent breakdown. Overall, I am super pleased to have finally found not only a comfortable shoe, but also a very functional one!

Got the 1/2 size smaller... Fit would be perfect if it wasn't for the crazy firm toe protection piece... If you like a good snug fit on the length, you may not like the toe protection. It gets in the way in a painful way with my pinky toe. Might have to suffer with a slightly too big shoe because the size that fits my foot size perfect is ruined by the toe cap/guard... With all that said, if you can find the perfect fit and not be bothered by the toe cap, I highly recommend these shoes.

needs more cushion, plus they are just a little narrow for my bunion

I prefer zero drop shoes for running. I have many Altra shoes and I decide to try the Topo because of zero drop and big toe box. Magnifly 3 is a perfect shoes for my regular training because of comfortable cushion without the big stack height. It is a little heavier than my Altra but not by much.

I primarily bought these for work, as I do a fair amount of walking outside, but also wanted something for some actual hiking. I have a "bad" right knee so I had to give up backpacking and bigger mountain hikes, but still wanted something to help me enjoy the great outdoors. These seemed to alleviate a lot of knee pain, and that is just coming off from a 30 day trial on the Hoka Challenger Mid with Gore-Tex! I like the way these fit width wise, like Keen [also Sketcher Extra-Wide] boots. Because these have that same WIDE look, that are better for those of us with wider toe boxes, like EEE. I have tried almost every brand with wide sizes under $200, and these just simply feel better for my foot, but they should still offer a wide option...PLEASE! Not a lot of interior height either, so going to try some lacing techniques to try and free up some room for my higher volume feet, plus to be able to run thicker or cushioned socks, and also to hopefully eliminate heel lifting(getting a little better). But I am not too hopeful, because there is no leather to stretch or even break-in. Length is like Danner and Sketchers for me, in that they are a half to a full size bigger than I wear in every other boot. I am normally a 10w-10.5w, but had to go down to a 9.5 on these. I have had these for a couple of weeks now and appreciate the waterproof [and breathable] booties, because I also work in the rain, and walk across dew covered drenched lawns in the mornings. However we will see how long they stay waterproof, as I don't have much luck with waterproof/breathable membranes, besides Gore-Tex, and that only last a year for me. Most others brand versions start leaking on me within two weeks to about 3-4 months. My better half says I should be a boot tester for all the brands of boots I have owned and failed. They still do make my feet sweat, even with eVent, especially compared to the apparently very breathable Hoka boots I just tried. I also prefer leather, so this will be the first full nylon boot I have ever tried, and so far I don't mind them. One less boot to Sno-Seal. However, just like the waterproofness, we will see how the outside holds up long term. Likes: wider toe box and squared off toe design(like Keen), stable transition through the gate cycle, Vibram outsole :), speed lacing with a 'lace-lock' feature, isolation from rocks and roots from the full-length ESS rock plate, waterproof [so far]. Annoyances: Slightly heavier than the Hoka boot I just had, sweaty despite the eVent DVdryLT one-piece upper that is supposed to be breathable, stiff sole(so unfortunately lots of heel lift) probably due to that full-length ESS rock plate, no wide sizes(even though they are wider than most other boots "wide" sizes), low volume(so need to wear thin socks), and thin/too flexible removable insole which make insertion after drying difficult.

I hope they last, I run about eight hours a week mostly trails, the Vibram sole was the reason I bought these shoes. They feel less comfortable comparing to Nike, or other brands I've tried but I don't want to buy shows every three month.

Got these for snowshoeing, Comfortable right out of the box. 5mm drop is perfect for my old man feet.

They are pretty roomy in the toe box which is a nice change of pace. They are made well and look great. I haven't worn them except in the house but from the looks of them, I'm betting they will perform well. I wear orthotics and have a high instep and these are a bit too tight for my comfort. I'm probably going to exchange them.