Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Phantom 2

I use them for everyday. I like the way the shoe hugs my ankles.

I have many foot issues, plater fasciitis, neuroma, and bunions. These shoes give me the extra room and cushion I need. I do end up replacing the footbed with one that has better arch support and heel cushion. Otherwise they are one of only a few brands I can tolerate.

The first week they feel amazing. My heels didn't hurt at all. A few weeks in and my heels are now starting to feel those 12 hr shifts. It's hard to find a shoe that can withstand the plantar fasciitis / hospital shift combo. This is the closest thing I've found to a painless , supportive, lightweight shoe .

Had enough length in size 9, which I sized up to on second order. But toe box didn't have enough volume or width. In fact I didn't notice much difference between the 8.5 and the 9 for roominess. Possibly next half sixe would work but I didn't try. Fit great in heel and liked the style.

* I love the roomy toe box but they run 1/2 size too small. Toes hitting end of shoe on rt foot when I ordered the size I usually wear.

A little disappointed with the high arch in this shoe. I can feel it pushing up into my foot which is weird because I have medium arches and this is not usually a problem. They also seem quite slow, definitely not a shoe I would race in. They do provide a nice around of cushion and comfort otherwise and I love that they are vegan, contain recycled material and are super cute (gray/lavender). I haven't had them a full 30 days yet so I'm going to try and see how they do on another long run. I've already tried them on runs up to 7 miles. If you have a high arch and are looking for a recovery/long run shoe, I would recommend them. If you have a low arch, definitely steer clear.

I love the roomier toe box. I had been feeling like the toe box in the Phantom 1 was a little too snug and I had a lot of trouble with toe chafing. That problem is fixed with the 2.0, but the heel is looser. It doesn't rub, it's just not as snug as I'd like. Overall, I love the Phantom 2.0. I was ready for new colors and y'all delivered on that, too!

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.

One pair for my indoor workout shoes at the gym, the second pair for outdoor walking. The most comfortable athletic shoes I've owned. Roomy are upfront for toes and good support all over!

I like Topos and have the ultrafly, but wanted a more cushioned pair so I got the Phantom 2. I got an 11, which is my normal running shoe size, but these feel a half size too small and is the largest size they have available, which is very disappointing.

I got these for road running, training for a marathon. I love the width of the toe box and narrow-ish fit of the heal. Unfortunately I have long toes though and the shape of the outer edge towards the front of the toe box is an angle that rubs against my second to last toe. This is especially a problem on down hills. Otherwise I think they are super comfy and really wish the angle was just a little bit rounder. The other problem I have is more of a me thing, probably due to a change in drop.

I like the wide toe box, but still really hurts my bunion on the left foot. My bunion is more on the top of the big toe instead of to the side

I love these, but can only wear them for a few hours. I have forefoot pain and the flexible forefoot is not supportive enough for me. I love the secure heel fit. I do feel they have enough support to be considered a stability shoe.