Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3

I haven't done too many runs in these shoes yet, but what I have done has been awesome! I was so tired of my toes always getting squeezed together by other shoe brands; other brands seem to neglect the fact that people have a pinky toe, and I'd always finish runs with a pinky toe that's gone numb. These are my first pair of Topos and tbh I'm pretty impressed so far. I like how these shoes have the wide toe box, but still cup my heel and hugs the midfoot, so it still feels secure (I can't stand when my feet slide around in shoes). I also have relatively flat feet and these shoes have just enough support that it's not a neutral shoe yet still flexible, and unlike other support shoes I don't feel like I'm smacking the ground with concrete blocks attached to my feet. (Much less important than the shoe's actual mechanics, I also really like the crazy color combo - it's wild but not too bright or attention grabbing, just enough for people to ask "hey what kind of shoes are those?") I have tried COUNTLESS other brands and nothing was making me happy or checking all the boxes of what I wanted in a running shoe. I have weird feet and I think Topo practically caters to that. So if you're fed up with traditional running shoes and don't know what to try next, Topo may be right for you!

Great fit, great feel, and was pleasantly surprised with how lightweight they are given that they are marketed as a cushioned stability shoe. My only reason for deducting from 5 stars is the fact that this email was addressed to "Becky" and my name is Kate ;)

I walk and go to gym

I love the fit of these and was excited to find a wide toe box with a 5mm drop option (can't seem to be able to do the 0). Unfortunately, I'm starting to get knee pain after three months of running and short of 200 miles that I normally get from my shoes when I hit 300-350. I noticed there is more wear on these at 200 than I would expect, with some of the foam looking pretty compressed.

Toe box too narrow in this model

I had to return because I need a more secure upper. I have flexible feet that need some guidance in the upper of the shoe. These were too soft. Otherwise, I loved them

I loved the wide toe box, and it felt great. Unfortunately the rest of the shoe was too narrow and that caused the arch support to fall in the wrong place for my wide foot. I wish there were a wide option for people to who truly need a wide shoe (not just a wide toe box)!

I wanted to live these shoes, the seemed like the perfect pair for my wide front foot and narrow heel, and they were great for the first month or so of wear. But, now, I can't even wear them for half a day with out getting terrible pains in my knees and feet. Thinking this pain was from something else, I continued wearing these shoes until I noticed the front part of my foot slides around ALOT as I'm walking (heels stay put). Theres just too much side to side movement and a "tall" footbed, the ball of my foot and toes are just out there with no support. I even tried adjusting the laces, no help. I went back to my old shoes, and the pain is gone. I'm a steady size 6 lengthwise, a perfect thumbs width from the end, but these are just too wide in the front, so sad :(

I typically wear a 7.5 which is what I initially ordered in this shoe. It was definitely too small and exchanged for an 8 in red. The 8 still seemed a hair short but has not caused any problems over 400mi. I like the secure fit through the mid foot which gives me more confidence in technical terrain and on the down hill. I just ordered another pair in size 8, this time in green just so I could keep track of which shoes had more miles on them. Fit is completely different, the shoe is longer and wider, higher volume. Double checked the labeling in both shoes to be sure they are the same model and size. Cosmetics/materials are the same. What's up with that? Super frustrated. This would be my "go to" shoe and would probably recommend the shoe if I knew what size to get. Afraid to order another pair.

Super comfy but dirt and gravel gets in. These need gaiters.

The shoes are too narrow in the toe box. I wish you would be more consistent in the toe box shape and size amongst your shoes.

The width is perfect! My only issue is the outside ankle part of the shoe runs on the bottom of my ankles. Not a good fit there and causes problems. Can you design them with a lower ankle like the first pair I bought a couple of years ago. I'm back wearing them.

I run and walk in my Topos. I would like a little extra cushioning in the heel as my heels are sometimes sore after. Love the roominess in the toes and my arch feels supported.

I liked my older TOPOs better than newer. What's changed?

I like the wide toe box and narrow heel but the shallow toebox causes pressure on my toes. In my most recent 50 K I injured three toenails with the shoes. I wish the toebox was a bit deeper up at the toes.

I hike 2 to 3 miles a day and the shoe on the wider foot is taking a long time to break in. The problem is the facing of the lace area, it is very stiff and irritating. 60 miles in and it is still annoying. They are otherwise comfortable and provide secure footing. I have debated returning them, but will probably keep them. I would probably not buy again. I would recommend them for average or moderately wide feet.