Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP

I have put about 200 miles on these boots in two months and will retire them early due to injuries they caused (dislocated toe). Simply put, they are very comfortable but - for the reasons I get into below - not suitable hiking boots. Compared to brands like La Sportiva, Scarpa, Solomon, and Keen they simply don't offer enough protection and support to justify wearing them as hiking boots. Pro: - Extremely roomy toe box, almost feels like wearing sandals - Sole is adequately grippy on a variety of surfaces - Very lightweight - Waterproofing is functional Con: - Ankle support is very poor. Truthfully, these are hardly better than low-top shoes for ankle support. - Toe protection. I dislocated my toe wearing these shoes. I didn't even know that was possible. I fell scrambling and hit my toe against a rock and it got dislocated inside the shoe. I am convinced this is due to the toe box design, I've had tens of similar falls in other boots with zero issues. - Inconsistent step feeling, I can't tell where my foot is on the ground through these shoes. This makes it hard to be confident in your foot placement. - The waterproofing works but these boots reek like no others I've ever had. I have to keep them outside because they stink so much after hiking. I wanted to give these a try since they're super light and the fit out of the box is amazing. However, I now understand why other companies don't go for the same design principles. These don't cut it as hiking boots. Going into the backcountry I don't have confidence I'll make it out OK, the ankle support is laughable and the toe box design invites injury.

These were my go-to boots for winter day hikes . I did not, however, do any multi-day hikes with heavy pack. They're super comfortable and--despite how flexible and lightweight they are--good for ankle stability on rough & muddy terrain. The one downside I experienced is that the waterproof membrane on the right shoe was compromised after about 50 trail miles. The left followed suite about 40 or 50 miles later. For the price, I would have wished for longer use in wet conditions.

The fit is typical Topo. I have many pairs of road and trail running shoes and (for the most part) they all fit the same - and these hikers are no different, which is a huge plus especially when ordering by mail as it's comforting to know that the sizing will be accurate. The durability is not good. I have worn these approximately twice a week for the last two months on both dry and muddy trails, but nothing extreme. The sole is separating from the midsole on one boot and the upper is separating from the midsole on the other. Like others commenting here, my expectation for a hiking boot is that it will last a couple of years, certainly more than a few months. Due to my experience, I look at these more as high-top running shoes vs hiking boots. They are too expensive to replace every few months. It's a shame because the comfort and fit is really good for me.

Love this boot but didn't last a year. I am a hiker and not a trail runner. Is my expectation out of wack here? The boots lost their stiffness to the point where once they were wonderful for my feet and now they hurt my feet. I don't use them anymore, not even for gardeniing. If this boot would last like a typical hiking boot should (2 to 3 years) then I would be sold. Given what I just said I still am thinking about buying another pair (that's how good they initially felt on my feet) and spend the money every year. It does seem wasteful though. These boots have been sold out on Topo's website for months.

I have the previous model for about two years. I wear them for general activities as well as my bicycling shoes. I had to replace the insole immediately with a Currex biking insole because the one that it came with was unwearable. The glue on trim is now beginning to peal off so that's a bummer. The vibrum sole is holding up like they always do. If the insole was better it's a 5.

Super comfortable and have been happy with them until now. Walking through wet grass and one foot is dry the other is soaked and cold.

The comfort is outstanding. They are truly waterproof. But after five months, the soles are tearing away from the shoes.

I would recommend except for waterproof aspect. They are so comfortable right out of the box and have stayed that way for a couple months at a couple hundred miles in dry weather. But I need them to be waterproof for an upcoming trek. Do you have a recommendation for something to apply that will make them waterproof? I tested in the rain including puddles just above the top of the sole and splashing along the laces. I stopped after a few minutes when toe area on one foot got wet.

The full length rock plate, added stack height combined with he zip foam give an excellent balance of cushion, stability, protection and energy return. Despite the above improvements that allows for improved torsional stability and comfort the outsole is sufficiently flexible allowing for a very easy and natural gait. The quality of the upper and the overall shoe is noticeably improved over the prior version. So why only 3 stars, Quality Control (QC)! A section of orange insert between the midsole and the outsole on the left boot was not completely glued down to the midsole and easily spread apart with light finger pressure. I put some E6000 glue into the opening, allowed to dry and it is still holding several weeks later. The Event bootie and inner liner on the right shoe is sagging excessively giving the wearer a feeling similar to a bunched up sock in the toe box, annoying. I'm really glad the company listened to its users because this really is a first class design! Used for hiking, walking and every day use on or off the beaten path. I have not found a design on the market that offers, in my opinion, such a well rounded balance of stability from uneven terrain, under foot protection from rocks and roots, comfort and energy return. Now, all that is needed is quality consistency, especially when you consider the price. Highly recommend, especially if you get a pair that is properly assembled.

Ordered half a size larger than my Altra Lone Peak 6. Shoe felt tight with the same socks. I think this is mainly because the waterproof layer is located on the inside of the shoe, which makes it very small. Suspect that if I order an even larger size, it may feel better in width, but will still be too short in length. Will look for another shoe.

I used these topos for doing multi-day treks. At 100 miles in, the side creases cracked and opened up, hence the debris such as dust, sand and small rocks would get stuck between the inner and outer shells. At 300 miles, the shoe has lost the cushioning and all the rocks could be felt despite a rock plate underneath. Given the huge price these sell for - my advice is - DO NOT buy these for long distance treks. Only buy for casual walks/hikes on well-maintained trails.

these are too hot on my feet. bring back the non waterproof version please

They fit great but I bought these for their waterproofing and in less than a year, they are no longer waterproof. Both boots failed in the same area around the ball of my foot where the boot bends and water gets in from wet grass.

I had high hopes for these boots. I have used and continue to use Topo trail running shoes with no issues. The waterproof Trailventure 2 WP boots however have been disappointing. My first pair went a year without leaking then fell apart (basically flooded my feet during a rainy backpacking trip). I purchased a second pair before my first pair failed (thinking that the design or features would change). Now I have another failed pair of Terraventure 2 WP boots. One boot leaked the first winter of use. Year 2 and both boots leaks and have multiple points where the sole and toe seal have separated.

Wore these everywhere for 3 days. First day: impressed with the comfort. Second day, started to notice discomfort in my ankles and heels ( i have plantar fasciitis with bone spurs, so this isn't that unusual); but by day 3 the pain became pretty severe. i realized it could be the shoes, so went back to my old shoes, and over the next 3 days the pain went back away. The TPU heel counter goes PART way under Your heel, but not under the whole, so it's uneven support aggravated my bone spurs.

Mainly walking the dog on trails, grass and pavement. After less than a year of ownership and NOT being overly hard on them the seams came apart so that now they soak my feet in water. Not durable as I would have hoped.

I bought my 75 year old father 2 pairs of these now and they have both pealed at the seams . He doesn't hike or do anything but walk in them. He thinks they are incredibly comfortable it but the quality isn't good for the price. It would be nice if you lowered your price to match the quality .

I bought these because they were comfortable and most importantly lightweight. Unfortunately, they are not durable. I have worn these on only 4 hiking trips(most recently Mt Whitney)....maybe put 80 miles on them at the most. The tread on both boots in the same spot has either fallen off or is falling off. I don't think these are built well enough for serious hiking endeavors. In fairness to TOPO these problems may have been addressed in these WP versions, my review Is for the non WP version.

Pros: They fit great, with a nice wide toe box and cushy ride. Waterproofing works great (at first). Cons: Very aggressive toe spring that adds up to soreness on long hikes. After only about 40 miles of hiking the sole came unglued from the upper at the bend in the ball of my foot so water now seeps in.

I got these Trailventures for my new winter boot. I love how lightweight and roomy they are, HOWEVER there is water seeping in between the mid and upper. I would exchange them but I fear I will receive another leaky pair so I'll try sealing them with shoe goo. Also, the ankle support is not the most comfy. I mostly wanted the mid to keep out snow so that issue doesn't bother me much. I upgraded the laces too since the stock ones came undone easily. The lacing system is cumbersome. I think they will serve my needs but there is a lot of room for improvement.

Anytime I hiking, with or without a pack I use them. The fit is great! However, the sole delaminated pretty quickly because of a design flaw which is the strange channel that separates a tiny strip of rubber sole on the inside front from the rest of the sole. Clearly it's going to fail with any use, which mine did.

I bought two pairs of the Trailventure 2 WP. SUMMARY: Great grip, light weight, very comfortable (except for toe strike). Aside from two issues related to the toe area, these are an almost perfect shoe. The toe issue would prevent me from buying them again unless purchased from a store with a liberal return policy. THE GOOD: The tread has a fantastic grip , and the shoe is VERY comfortable on flats areas and uphills. The midtop, waterproof feature made this my preferred winter hiking shoe - until the toe strike issue noted below became evident. THE BAD: 1) Delamination of Toe Cover - My first pair delaminated at the top of the rubber toe cover within the first two hikes. Lickily, I also had a slight blister problem in the heel (using Leuko tape solved that, so not a big concern). 2) Toe Strike on Downhills - I decided to give the shoe a second try because I really did like the shoe. The first two hikes with the second pair had extreme downhill sections and toe strike became a serious issue. I normally wear a size 11 and picked a size 11 TOPO - the person fitting me at the store measured both of my feet (between 10.5 and 11) and said that Topos can have a toe strike issue, and said to consider sizing up. But after trying on the shoe, walking on the incline at the store, and factoring in the heel blister issue with the previous shoe, the concern was that another 1/2 size up would exaggerate the blister issue so we stayed with an 11. I did reach out to Topo (they have a return policy that states if you try the shoe and don't like it, you can return within 30 days). I was within the 30 day window but because I did not buy from their website - they simply offered a 20% off coupon - a nice gesture but honestly, you can find the shoe on sale from more than 20% off on occasion. This is a great shoe if you can get the sizing right, but the fit issues are just too risky for me to try a third pair. As it stands, I spent almost $200 on a hiking shoe that I really can't use for hiking.

The Trailventure 2 WP is a light weight, mid-height waterproof show with fantastic grip. With the large toe box, it is comfortable right out of the box. Unfortunately, there seem to be fit and manufacturing issues. I purchased two pairs - I won't wear either for hiking anymore, so they basically constitute one of the more expensive "gear mistakes" I have made. You may not have the same issues. If the shoe fits you well and doesn't have the quality control issues noted below, I imagine you will be very happy. My first pair had delamination at the toe box after 3 short hikes (I also experienced a blister in the heel). I returned the defective shoe and got a second pair. After taking the second pair on more extensive hikes, I experienced toe strike so badly that a toenail was black and blue. The fact I tried the shoe twice indicates how much I wanted to like the shoe. I also have a friend whom I recommend buy the shoe, and he also experienced toe strike and some discomfort at the ankle. The toe strike seems to be a known issue. Consider these two examples: 1) When I purchased the second shoe the person urged me to "size up", but after discussing the heel blister from the first shoe and re-measuring BOTH feet, we decided I was in the correct size. 2) My friend was told to size up and DID size up but still had the toe strike issues and plans not to use the shoe anymore. For the second shoe, the seller would not accept a return. Because I was within the 30-day return window Topo lists on their website I contacted Topo and requested an exchange for a larger size. Because I did not purchase from their website, they would not exchange the shoe. This shoe has so much potential but a very finicky fit and some QC concerns. If you can buy the shoe where the seller has a liberal return policy, you might want to consider a purchase. For me, I can't justify risking purchasing a half size larger based on my experiences.

I have slightly wider feet, and very fat toes that form a flat and linear 20 degree line from the tip of the big toe to the pinky toe, with a high arch. The trailventure2 wp has a roomy toe box, however the outer edge of the toe box curves inward too soon, so there is a chance of jamming the pinky toe if my feet move forward in the boot. I guess the boots are designed for feet that have more curvature at the toes, but at least the toes are roomier than some keen boots. The main problem is that the boot is too narrow at the mid foot, especially at the arch where the midsole drastically curves inward (concave) so that the arch becomes free-floating. The tightness at the middle of the foot is a bit uncomfortable and it's difficult to slip the feet into the boots. Maybe the tongue gusset is to short. I tried to insert insoles for high arches, but their extra thickness at the arch makes the boots even tighter at the arch. There was a slight popping sound from the crease in the upper material above the toes from lifting the feet with the US 9.5 when walking faster than average speed. With 9.0, there was no sound but the width was too narrow. There was also rubbing noise between my custom high arch insert and the event fabric. But not as loud as Altra all-wthr event fabric which is horrendously noisy against polyester socks. In summary, it was adequate for my toes, but I would like to have less curvature at the toe box to prevent the pinky from jamming forward. It was too narrow at the mid foot. Free floating arch, with no support, and not enough space for custom high arch insoles due to narrowness.