Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Terraventure 4 WP

I used the shoes only for morning dog walks to keep my feet dry on forested and off-road terrain. After about 3 months (only ~300 easy miles), the waterproofing failed on both shoes right where the sole meets the shoe box. Water poured in from both sides of the shoe, but once it got in, it couldn't get out. I couldn't even keep them for dry conditions because they really stank. I had to dispose of them while practically new. It's a shame because otherwise they were a great fit.

I got these because I love the other Topo shoes I have but needed something waterproof. These felt a whole size smaller and were very tight in the toes. After 2 months of wearing the seams have ripped apart and they are no longer waterproof. For the price I paid I would have expected these to last at the very least 6 months before falling apart. Very disappointed and will not buy again.

Wide toe. BOx and supportive. Quality construction. Nice tread.

I train herding dogs, so lots of walking, mini sprints in wet grass, mud and along roadsides. They are light weight so I am fairly agile with these shoes unlike some other waterproof brands I've tried. These shoes are supportive, keep my feet dry and are very comfortable. We also enjoy trail hiking and my Terraventure 4 handle uneven surfaces wonderfully.

I have been searching for the perfect hiking shoe that has good grip, a wide toe box, and leaves no blisters or hot spots. This is it. I bought these months ago but I've been holding off on writing a review until I put some real miles on them. I frequently hike the 4000 footers of NH. After wearing these for 5 mountain hikes, with thousands of feet in elevation, I can officially say these shoes check off all the boxes for me. Comfort, traction, and water resistance are fantastic. I've been hiking all summer with these and my feet aren't too hot. Usually a waterproof shoe will heat up fast but my feet stay cool. If you need a super thick sole with lot of cushion like those popular hiking shoes that I won't name but the brand begins with an "H".... these don't have a that, but for me it didn't compromise comfort because my toes feel great and no hot spots from going downhill.

I walk a lot of trails, gravel dirt roads, and through tons of wet grass. Water just beads up on the exterior of these. No more wet feet, soaked socks. The owner of Terraventure 4 (non-WP), I find these slightly tighter all over, and stiffer in feel. I almost sent them back, but after wearing all day, they seemed to loosen and conform to my feet. This is not a cushioned shoe, per se, but it is stable with a solid ground feel. For ref: Pursuit 2 is wider, Traverse narrower than this shoe.

I've wore them daily for years, and they are great.

They are so much lighter than my old Keen hikers. The lower heal improves my posture and the roomy toe box is very comfortable for my bunions. Super pleased with this purchase.

I have been looking for years to find a 'sneaker' i could wear. I wear 'those funny German shoes' pretty exclusively for 20 years. I needed something to wear in Iceland and have not had my trip yet - I have been practicing wearing these and so far, so good! Even wore them for ten hours one day! I am thrilled!

All is well except for shoelaces . Because the color of the shoelaces is the same as the shoe and I am older,I have difficulty distinguishing the laces when I am lacing up. I hope this makes sense. It is not a deal breaker but an annoyance.

I bought them for winter hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Extremely comfortable as all my Topos. They fare well in light rain or on wet grass, but after a few hours in moderate rain they let water in. In proper Olympic foothills winter rain. I got completely soaked in just over half an hour. I wish there was more volume in toebox to accommodate thicker socks and/or insulating insole. Topo please offer them in wide sizes and improve on that WP feature!

I wrote a very positive review for these shoes shortly after I got them. I mentioned the wide toe box and the excellent waterproofing. Now 4 months later I have a different opinion. My shoes are no longer waterproof. Even walking in wet grass will leave me with wet socks. Equally troubling is that one shoe is starting to rip open near the toe box. I walk most on the road and smooth dirt trails. These shoes have not been used roughly. I doubt I will be a return customer.

This is a nice shoe but the toe box is not as roomy as the trail venture which I need, with bunions. I am exchanging for another model. #sweepstakes

Love the roomy toe box, so comfortable.

Make them waterproof