Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Trailventure WP

I love my Runventures for warmer weather hiking and trail running, and really wanted these boots to work as a winter/shoulder season option. The Megagrip outsole is awesome and the toe box is a perfect fit (wouldn't mind if it was a bit wider, honestly, to accommodate thicker/double socks). I was a little bit disappointed by the tongue; there's no gusset and it gaps a bit on the sides, so I wouldn't expect these to provide much waterproof protection for anything but the shallowest puddles and stream crossings. The real turn-off, for me, is the prominent, rigid arch support. Topo's zero-drop models don't have this much of an arch so I wasn't expecting it, and I found it really interferes with my gait. I hope Topo will consider offering a neutral, zero-drop option that still features the eVent lining and Megagrip outsole. That would be my dream shoe!

While the midsole and outsole are very reminiscent of V-1, I found it very difficult to get a secure lockdown in the Ultraventure 2. I have changed the laces three times in an attempt to dial in fit. The microfiber band that goes around the midfoot is tacky but the heel area and fabric of the upper lacks the ability to keep me secure. The dual density upper is fairly thick but too stretchy and hot. Certainty not the greatest choice for hot weather running. Also, the lace loops are a paracord type(new to V-2). I do wonder if this contributes to the lack of security. The ortholite insole is super comfortable but it is a LITERAL sponge for sweat and water(also an issue in V-1). I rate this shoe as a 3 because i don't hate it...however, it needs to live up to, and/or surpass V-1 to recieve higher marks. I am hyper critical of this shoe because it has potential to be awesome. A positive feature of V-2 is it's loss of nearly 1 oz in my size 11. I will continue training in it but will not be able to race in the Ultraventure 2. Please change the upper on V-3.

I've got 32 miles on these, running on the PCT here in Tahoe. Want to love them and was bothering Topo to get my hands on a pair, but unless they do better over the next few miles they are going back. Likes, wide toe box, that is shaped like my foot. Very nice. Stable, as i have broken my ankle before, I'm always concerned. This was really nice. Dislikes. Typical slippery Topo laces. Liner appears to be odd shaped and does not go back in smooth nor flat. Topo specific gatter attachment. Come on, lets get some industry uniformity. 1st run was 6 miles. Was hoping for more comfort from new shoes. The cushion was not there, better then Altra's by far but still for the stack height, and all the talk about the new mid-sole I was hoping for more. Sure Im, 195 lbs but... What i really disliked is on the bottom of both heals, it was like I was running on rails. I'll add a photo below. Its like they put too much stability control into the show or the foot bed was made out of slightly harder places in lines. 2nd run. 6 miles. They felt better. Laces are still not great and I found myself stopping a lot. My ankles and legs felt tired. 3rd run. 20 miles with 3,500 feet gain. The hardness under the heals seemed to go away totally on my left foot. It went away for about 10 miles on the right then came back. I was surprised how tired my knees, quads and ankles got. Sure the PCT is rocky but I've run this section before with others and nothing like this. No way could I have worn them for a 50k. Feet and ankles hurt the next day. Maybe Im looking for the holy grail of shoes, and I thought this one would have it. Nice toe box for my flipper feet, combined with the structure to be a stable shoe but comfort is not there. After 32 miles, I'll try them again on a shorter run but anticipate sending them back.

I was really looking forward to this shoe coming out and had high hopes. Unfortunately this shoe does not work for me. It is a great looking shoe. Found the shoe to fit short on length and tight over the top of the foot. The width is fine, just lacks volume. The worst issue was there is something in the heel cup along the back of the heel that started causing a hot spot within 3 miles. Had the start of a raw spot at the end of my runs. Might work for some folks, just not me. Returning shoes to Topo for a refund.

Fine for walking but not a comfortable running shoe for me. Toe box is adequate, length runs a bit short

This was my first pair of Topo. I have been wearing Altra for a long time. I thought I would give Topo a try. I don't like the 5mm rise. I'm used to zero drop. Also don't like how it feels like you fall off the toe. Very stiff shoe. No forefoot cushion. Unfortunately, I am sticking with Altra. (I have the Topo Phantom)

Almost the perfect shoe. Unfortunately the new outsole design is hurting the outside of my foot. Where the softer part sist in the middle this creates a hard outer part that I'm stepping on. No point of having a wider toebox if the sole is buildt in like that. Should be the same platform overall that you step on. Also for a maximum cushioning it should be softer.

This shoe is notably stiffer than the same shoe without the wp fabric. It feels more like a traditional hiking boot and less like a running show. Haven't had chance to test water proofness yet. Time will tell.

I am very disappointed that these didn't work out. I own a pair of Phantoms and HydroVentures, both fit my feet perfectly. The Trailventure WP are tight! I held them up to both of my other Topos and they are narrower. Please use the same shoe last as the Phantom and I might try again.

I hike and work outside with these boots. I like that they are waterproof, and my feet stay dry. However, the fit isn't quite right. I'm getting irritation on the top of my foot at ankle level. The top of the tongue seems to not fit well with my feet.

I've never heard of this brand of shoes at all. I was returning some shoes that I didn't like. These caught my eye by looking different. I really couldn't decide for awhile because they really look more like dress up vs outdoor boots. Right off the bat I noticed how comfortable they are. Or at least seemed to be.. Day 1 the laces don't seem to stay laced. Wet concrete floors the "mega grip" is HORRIBLE!

These boots are comfortable and stylish but the ankle splay acts like a funnel for trail debris, even on relatively packed trails. Unfortunately, it's so bad, I can't wear them on trails and that's what they're for. They're a good waterproof boot for walking on pavement if wearing pants. Fix that issue and these are golden.

The footbed was spot on. Just wonderful. The material used in the ankle construction was stiff and unyielding. Like it wanted my ankle to conform to it rather than fit my ankle. I tried adjusting the laces and would experience heel slip and ankle rub simultaneously - just not a foot match for me. On another note- I LOVE my topo althletic running shoes. These are just a miss.

I've been wearing Topos for a few years now and these do not fit my foot the same way at all. I've tried wearing them a couple of times in the woods on trails and they really don't feel good on my foot. very strange, but not happy with this purchase.

I bought these after loving my Ultraventrues so much. That was a comfortable shoe and hard wearing. These however are a poor relative. I recognise that they are not the same design as the Ultraventrue but I still feel compelled to give a poor review. The shoe itself does not have a good, firm feel to it. After just 2 months, they feel flimsy and the rubber around the base has separated from the upper shoe. They wore out far too quickly for the price. Topo have been pretty good about it and replaced them but I won't buy these again. Please, please bring back the Ultraventures in a better colour selection!

So I have ordered 3 of these in various sizes. The ones that are my size lengthwise are too narrow where the stitching is. The wider men's ones are PERFECT in the width but are way too long. I would give anything for a men's 7 which they don't make. You have no idea how badly I want to love these shoesthe sock like feel of the upper is awesome. You guys are really close to perfection...but definitely not there yet.

The MT2 is what brought me to Topo, and was my favorite pair of running shoes that I ever had. The MT3 doesn't feel like it has the same quality to it. The soles are a lot more slippery, which was kind of a bust to me. I'd look at other models, especially if you are running dusty and rocky trails in California and New Mexico.

Ankle support is good, not breathable at all. Really no difference from the WP ones that are great. These are floppy and uncomfortable. My hope was a breathable summer version of the WP ones i love.

These shoes get full marks for intent, failing grade for execution. Great traction, true to size, great under foot support. Where these shoes fail, is in use of materials and method of attaching the tongue section to the rest of the shoe. Test drove these on a hilly six mile hike. The area in question abraded the top of my foot, at the base of my big toe the point that a blister developed at mile 3, not fun. I sent them back immediately.

All Topos I have ever bought are 1/2 size too small. I forgot this and had to return the hiking boots I bought

The uppers are stiff as a board and don't flex when you try to lace them so there's no way to snug them up. They run so large that my heel was lifting a lot and the toe area was long. They felt mor like ski boots.

Make them true to size

These shoes lasted no more than 5 weeks before totally delaminating at the sides. I would not have done more than 5 km in these over 5 weeks. Just not acceptable for such an expensive pair of trail shoes. I have had a pair of Mountain Racers which are still going after 500 km but these runventures are just total rubbish I am afraid.

I am a loyal Topo fan, Having gone through at least 10 pairs of their shoes in the last couple years as a high mileage runner. Based upon reviews I had high expectations for the new Cyclone. The good: A relatively light weight hi Christian Shoe with great energy return, feels very snappy, and *could* probably be a great long run shoe if it weren't for the bad: a god-awful, rigid, blister-inducing heel!! My feet are not usually Becky, but I could not tolerate more than 2 to 3 miles in the these. Quite frankly the poor design is evident the minute you put them on, but I really really wanted to like these. My second and last run I have 8 miles left me in significant pain halfway through, angry and gritting my teeth to get home and throw these back in the mail. Topo, you have an otherwise great shoe here if you can fix the awful heel design. Please, do it!!!