Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Pursuit

Comfortable and good looking, but did not hold up well along the collar. The material along the inside of the collar fell apart within a month, and contact with customer service claimed it was from my gait (as if my feet brush along each other when I walk, which they do not) and suggested I add tape to the shoes. This has never been an issue with any other brand of shoe I own, only Topo. I wish Topo would improve the durability of their shoes in this area.

I love this new Topo shoe! The toe box is roomy and these are zero drop shoes. The cushioning is awesome for rocky trails! The only thing I don't like is the tongue. I constantly shift it while lacing, but still sometimes the attachment mesh gets caught and hurts the top of my foot. If the tongue wasn't attached to the shoe, I would give it five stars. I can't thank Topo enough for making a zero-drop, cushioned shoe!

Last year I upped my running from 50K to 50 miles. I had been a die-hard fan of the Altra Lone Peaks, but they were so loose in the heel and just didn't provide enough cushion for that increase in volumemy feet were thrashed. I bought the Pursuit and wore them for a 10 mile run out of the box with no issues. The fit is amazing: secure in the heel, with room for my forefoot/toes to move normally. Enough cushion to protect my feet, but not so much that I can't feel or respond to the trail. Perfect.

If you're looking for an extremely comfortable shoe with a wide toe box, a great fit through the midsole and heel, the grip that comes with a Vibram sole, and a zero drop platform, then the Topo Pursuit is the shoe for you. It is easy to put on and take off, the tongue is well padded and comfortable and the laces are just the right length and stay tied. The shoe has just enough structure that I can be assured that my microspikes stay in place. I've been wearing these shoes during the last three seasons and they have been great!

I was recently told I have planter fasciitis and was on the hunt for new sneakers. I found these and the support, arch, wide toe are amazing. By far the most supportive and comfortable sneakers I've ever had.

It's very difficult to find a shoe that has a wide toe box, AND narrow heel, AND high arch reference. These are IT!! Thank you!

I use my topos every day for my 3 mile walks or for hikes. They have excellent grip on lose gravel. They Breathe easy. The toebox is perfect. The cushion is delightful. My feet feel balanced and I'm not tweaking my ankle. I am tripping less. My feet aren't tired after 7 mile walks on concrete. Would definitely but again. I love these shoes!! (They're also NOT fuglybonus!)

Love the Pursuit for my daily 4 mile walks. I appreciate the cushion that is difficult to find in a zero drop shoe. I would LOVE it if you added a rock plate to this model as well as made them waterproof so I could wear them on my hikes.

I switched over from Altra Lone Peaks/Timps and am so delighted with these shoes- I love the way my heel and midfoot feel cradled and secure while leaving plenty of room in the toebox for my toes to spread out. And they are so comfortable! I ran and hiked a good five miles after opening the box and they felt delightful. I wore them off trail on sand and slickrock backpacking in Utah- something they are not necessarily designed for- and still just super pleased. Awesome customer service!

I wear these daily for errands, dog walking, etc. I have a large bunion, and the toe box on this shoe is perfect. The heel keeps my foot secure, unlike some other brands that just offer wide shoes (my foot is not wide other than the bunion). Super comfortable and cute! Would love to see more neutral colors as well as the fun colors (all black, all white). #sweepstakes

Took a chance based off a reddit thread and I LOVE these shoes! I was wearing Merrell's women's Trail Glove 6 for the zero drop but didn't enjoy the hard ride and not the widest toe box. Then tried Hoka Clifton 7's and loved the cushion/ toe box, but it wasn't zero drop and I felt unbalanced. These Pursuits are GREAT. The toe box is roomy enough for me to flay my toes, and the fabric is soft and dries fast. There is a bit of height and cushion, but the shoe is zero drop. Cons: sole collects dirt

Have the Magnifly which is my favorite road shoe and wanted a trail shoe. The Pursuit zero drop with roomy toe box feels like the trail equivalent of the Magnifly. I love it.

I use them for all my trail runs, and they are a game changer! These shoes are so comfortable and name me feel so quick!

Coming from VFFs and then Altras, I was so happy to find my perfect shoe with Topos. I have to have a very wide toe box, and I like the 0 drop, but Altras I felt sloppy and insecure in, like my foot was going to drag the upper off of the foam. Topo gives me the toe box I need, with a nice secure locked in feel through the mid foot and heel. Small complaints. I would wish that the toe box was maybe even a tiny bit wider, I am maxed out at the ball of my foot, but I have a mild bunion so maybe I'm just a tough fit. I tried a half size bigger but it was just too long. Also the laces are short. I use an ankle lock lacing style, and there is barely enough left for a double knot. I've been using my Pursuits to train for ultra races. I run mostly on trail, some on gravel roads, and the treadmill over the winter too. The Pursuit has been a comfortable and confident ride. I feel agile over rough terrain, have lots of grip, and they have a good amount of cushion. Another positive, this pair has about 300 miles on them and they look almost new! No wear to the upper mesh and tons of tread left. The ankle collar part is starting to break down, although I try to be careful and not just shove my foot in. And they are starting to feel a little pounded out now compared to a brand new shoe. But they still have life in them and I'll be running in them a while longer. Overall an extremely positive experience with this shoe! I'm eagerly waiting for the next model update since my size is no longer available, and am trying the MTN Racers in the meantime.

I absolutely love this shoes. I ran a 100mile race on rugged technical terrain with lots of mud and water and I never had any blisters. My feet felt protected from the New England roots and rocks due to the rockplate in these shoes. I thought I would need to change shoes halfway but feet felt good even at mile 80. Please don't change these shoes.

I started walking marathons a few years ago, because of faulty knees that don't allow me to run. (15 marathons so far, wearing Altras) Morton's neuroma on board as well. I have only ever worn Altras, but the quality has gone downhill on almost every version I try. A young man at Mass General recommended Topos, specifically the Pursuit with zero drop, and I cannot even explain the difference my feet are feeling! I went from an Olympus 5 to the Topos Pursuit, and it is like night and day! I usually get 400-500 miles out of my shoes, so my hopes are high that these will stand the test of time! So far, I literally could not be more pleased with the Pursuit! A week ago, I never would have dreamed I would be open to a new shoe brand. I hope they don't ruin each new version as Altra did, these seem absolutely perfect

I took these as my only shoes for a 2 week backpacking trip through the Swiss Alps. I was the only one in my group that didn't have feet issues. Not a single blister! No raw spots. No sore feet at the start of each day. Literally perfection. I was most worried about not having waterproof shoes on such a trek, but it turned out just fine. I highly recommend them. They withstood many boulder fields, and very rough terrain. So comfortable! Definitely buying from Topo again.

Walk over 30 miles a week, and Topo is a better quality shoe than the other brand wide and zero drop

This is the second time I have purchased the Topo Pursuit. I like how wide the toe box is which accommodates for my bunion. My foot slips in comfortably. For my second purchase I bought 2 pairs the blue and the green. They are comfortable to wear all day. The traction from the Vibram sole is also a nice feature.

Lately, my back has been aching and I wasn't walking my normal distances because of it. When my shoes arrived today I put them on and felt instant relief. My other shoes were well loved and worn out. This new still has the 0mm drop, wide toe box but more support which I needed. The old ones had become too flexible. Love these new ones Cushioning with good arch support. Perfect!

Walking - 5 mi/day; summer hikes in the adirondacks Large toe box and mesh upper great for bunion, morton's neuroma; enough room for custom orthotics

In preparing for a Grand Canyon rim to rim day hike, I researched shoes carefully. At 66 years of age and with a history of plantar fasciitis, I was not about to leave anything to chance. These shoes were amazing! Sufficiently sturdy and flexible. Trustworthy grip. Comfortable, even in the heat. I'm a convert!