Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Terraventure 4

I've hike in both the Terraventure 3s and Ultraventures so I was pretty excited for the release of the Terraventure 4. So far they have exceeded my expectations! The best improvement over the 3s is the redesign of the side straps which on the 3 could be uncomfortable on the side of your foot and also the tongue seems to be much more comfortable. I'm very thankful that Topo didn't change the sole as this is the grippiest shoe I've ever owned. The mesh fabric seems better on the 4 but I'll need to hike thru some creeks to prove that. The 3s were an excellent shoe that served me for hundreds of miles of trail with no blisters, no foot pain, and without ever slipping on a wet rock. I expect no less from the 4s. Note to Topo: we like the small improvements but there's no need for major changes, especially to the toe box shape or outsole...thank you for keeping true to your philosophy and keeping this shoe awesome!

These are a step down from the Terraventure 3's. They don't feel like they have any cushion at all, very flat/firm feeling. The 3's felt like they had a little plush despite the short stack height. Supposedly, they changed the foam and insoles, so I'm guessing that's what went wrong. Also, the rock plate feels non-existent compared to the 3's. I love the 3's rock plate and sweared by it. Unfortunately, this one provides little to no protection. I just got done hiking a rocky trail and they felt no different than their mountain racer 3 with no rock plate. Bummed out, but will stock up on the 3's.

I love Topo's, and I love the Terraventure for trail running but the 4th version is different than the previous versions. I can feel every rock with the 4th version and I routinely get blisters during long runs. The product description says these shoes have a rock plate, but I cannot tell that it exists. I loved the previous versions of this shoe, especially the 3rd version. I've worn out 2 pairs of Terraventure 2's and 2 pairs of Terraventure 3's. The 3's were by far the best model. I'm about 5'11" and ~210lbs. I log 20-30 miles/wk. The 2's lasted about 300 miles. The 3's lasted about 350-400 miles. My first pair of Terraventure 4's were completely shot after 130 miles and I had heel blisters on any trail runs >15 miles. I replaced my first pair of 4's thinking I might have purchased a defective pair. On my first long run with the new Terraventure 4's I felt every rock and got horrible heel blisters again. I hate to abandon this shoe, but the 4th version is not working for me. Bring back the 3's. I'd buy a lifetime supply.

Good looking.

Amazing shade.

I replaced my several years old Terraventure 4's with the same. My other shoes are Topo's as well including boots and recovery shoes.

Walking dogs and at work in health care

Great shoes, needed a shoe for next day race. These came in clutch and had my feet feeling great all things considered!

I love the fit of my Topos and the durability is BOSS! They have spoiled me from any other shoes. I hope they expand their selection and color ways!

Always on the lookout for a great new trail shoe. I ordered probably 3 pairs before I landed on this one. I ordered the wide version and sized up one whole size. Probably could of just 1/2 sized up. There is a lot of room in the toe box which I love but that being said I probably wouldn't take this off trail to much. I hiked the JMT and had no problems at all. For how dirty the trail is it protected my feet great. I mean they were still filthy at the end of the day but could be worse. Only thing I would ask for is a zero drop and a gater attachment with velcro. Tried to attach my own velcro for my gaters which worked ok but not the best.

Walking and hiking

I am a competitive Spartan racer and coach, and I rely on my trail running shoes to keep me securely planted on the rugged terrain of the Obstacle Race Course. The Terraventure is the best shoe I've used thus far! It is comfortable, stable, durable, and provides excellent traction in wet and dry conditions. I love them so much that I've bought extra pairs just in case Topo decides to discontinue them! My only ask would be that they drain water more quickly, but this is a minor detail. I highly recommend these shoes. I hope to win the #sweepstakes, so I can stock up on even more of them!

Very awesome low. Great color love the green accent grey top black base. Like a fan boy meets soy boy. Water resistant and topo cool. For the fall and until 2025

By far the best balance of support, groundfeel, low drop, durability, and technical ability out of any shoe I have ever worn. I started wearing the terraventure 3, I went through 3 pairs in 2 years, and now 2 years later I'm on my second pair of terraventure 4s. The upper is more durable on the 4. These shoes are exceptional on 4th and 5th class exterme terrain. I can even lead up to 5.8 sport climbs in this shoe. I'm obsessed with vibram megagrip rubber. I love that it comes in EE wide too!

Enjoy Open toe box, "# Sweepstakes"

I've had many foot problems. The most significant / recent have been: (1) PF (surgically corrected) (2) Achillies tear which rolled up both sides of my leg only leaving a portion of the middle attached. I've been through so many different pairs of shoes and have spent so much money trying to strike that perfect balance between toe room with support all around with a low stack and low heel to toe drop to keep the achillies stretched out, which helps the scar tissue from accumulating. Anything too soft in the heel or stacked too high with less stability to where your foot can shift, and I have instant achillies pain. I first tried the Ultraventures, and the fit was perfect, but it ended up being too much cushioning. So now my Dad was gifted a pair of great new kicks, LOL! Next, I decided to go with the Terravanture 4's for less cushioning and stack. All I can say is, WOW! I have finally found my go-to for daily wear, trail/road running, and competitive shooting sports. Please don't change a thing in these Topo. You have a big winner here!

10.5 Wide, this shoe fits my foot perfectly. Room to reach inside the toe box and an amazing footprint for secure steps. I've backpacked (35lbs), day hiked, done gym workouts, played golf, traveled, walked the dog and cut the lawn in them, they have changed my footwear game completely. I bought this for hiking and backpacking, it is the best shoe I've experienced in that environment (multiple trips to YNP and GNP and other Montana hikes) and they've held up perfectly. I now own 2 pairs. Easy break-in. Secure in the heel and wraps well with a positive arch support that makes finding good footing on trail intuitive. This same securement provides confident descents. I have had zero blister issues or hot spots. If the shoe fits your foot, it is a bit of a unicorn.

The Terraventure 4 WIDE is a game changer. My husband said , "It's the most comfortable fitting shoe he has worn in years.

I wore a pair of terraventure 3's into the ground over the past couple years, so I got these ones, and they didn't disappoint! The grip on them is insane, great for keeping traction going downhill. #sweepstakes

Second pair of Topo trail runners and loved them both. This pair more than saw me through training for and completing a GC R2R. I use Topo gators and they're awesome. Only mod I've made is I prefer a molded insole which this shoe accommodates well (and no, as most customizable insoles aren't the bigger toe box shape, I only notice the difference the rare occurrences when I don't have on socks).

I just finished hiking 400kms on the Camino de Santiago - the first part of the del Norte and the Lebaniego. Lots of rugged terrain and mountains. The Terraventure 4s handled it all. Highly recommend!