Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Atmos
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68%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
10%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
2%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
94%"Felt true to size"
100%"Felt true to width"
63%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Longtime clifton devotee, this is my first topo. Been seeing alot of buzz about these and was excited to try. In my first run in them yesterday I got that magical feeling like I could keep going forever and had my longest and frankly most fun run of the year so far. Im slower, 730-830 miles and 165 lbs. The toebox is great, and Im so glad I can now get it with a standard 5mm drop and max cushion. The foam is responsive/reliable - would be fun to see them put the PEBA on these in future :)
Charles,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This shoe had a lot of quality. I wish my foot wasn't so picky with arch support. Personally, the heel slippage was too much. No matter how tight I tied the shoe, my heel would still slide around which made the shoe have a "clopping" sound since it wouldn't stay in place. The arch support was also a bit much for me. That being said, the upper knit was quality, and the shoe laces were also really nice.
I'd also recommend:
Altra, saucony, brooks
Ben, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Great feel underfoot. That roomy toe box is everything. The all white is really cool. I've done a 10 mile jog in these. No breaking in required. No hotspots. Just the right amount of support and cushion. I plan on walking in them also.
John,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
my fav shoes for work only wish they had a leather option with some grip on the bottom
Marisela,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo AthleticIncentivized Review
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If you need a high stack road shoe (or an on-my-feet-all-day shoe) the Atmos is a great pick. And I just wish Topo would change one thing: use the midsole from the Vista instead. The Atmos's midsole is indeed cushy, but the Vista's midsole looks about the same thickness and is much cushier. Maybe the Vista is too cushy for some, esp. if you want more of a supportive feeling. If that's you, pick the Atmos. But if you want max cushioning with every step (you're dealing with metatarsalgia, for example), look at the Vista also.
#sweepstakes
Bri,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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needed wide toebox and stiff forefoot rocker; both are better in atmos than in the ultraventure. Only issue is that the narrow shape of the midfoot takes some getting used to and it also causes a squeak in custom orthotic that I cannot get rid of
Y,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
This is my first pair of Atmos, and I'm impressed with the wide-fit option and ample cushioning. As a hybrid athlete who lifts heavy and logs miles on the road, I need a shoe that can support a larger frame, and these deliver. Finding a wide fit in quality athletic shoes can be challengingespecially since Altra doesn't offer many wide optionsbut Topo delivers for us big ol block feet. My only complaint is the tongue; the material feels a bit cheap. Make the tongue like ASICS how they stretch and feel premium, otherwise it's an excellent shoe!
Josh,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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First time trying Topo. Comparing them to Altra, the other company with the larger toe box. I'm comparing the Topo Atmos with the Topo Ultrafly. I need a stability shoe and prefer the Ultrafly over the Atmos. The Atmos has abundant cushioning, but no stability, and my foot rolled in. The Ultrafly have less cushioning, but enough, and have guide rails for added stability. I'll be returning the Atmos and wear the Ultrafly around the house for a while to decide if I'll keep them or not.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka, Brooks, On, Altra
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Probably the best fitting and most comfortable shoe I have ever put on. That being said once I get about 6 miles in to a run they start to really feel squishy. I wear a 15 and I'm 230 lbs so it may be the foam is just not made for a runner my size. Will make a great walking shoe but after my last half in them I was getting foot pain from the high stack height without any support.
JR,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Primarily for road miles but occasionally other non-paved surfaces. I like the wide toe box alloy the foot to splay naturally. I also like the appearance, weight and ample cushioning the shoe provides.
# sweepstakes
Charlie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These were good shoes, just not for me. I have wide feet and bunions, so the Topo shape is great, and I have two other pairs that I love - the Cyclone and Phantom. The Atmos was just a bit too much shoe for me. Comfortable for sure, but the cushion was so plush, I felt off balance while running, especially on turns or uneven ground - even when I wore them on my longer, slower runs. Wish Topo could invent a shoe like the Hoka Mach 6, but with the Topo footbed!
JM,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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LOVE the last shape and fit. Need to work on the tongue (too short) The Zipfoam is improved but could still be a bit softer with more bounce (had Phantoms - way too firm)
Steve,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Good for long runs at a slow pace. They are a great balance of squish and firm. Definitely more squish though. The only flaw is the tongue. It needs another half inch and more padding.
Austin R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
I bought a pair of highly aclaimed Saucony Triumph 21 and the Atomos. Did some running on a track and the Atomos was the clear winner. I preferred the .5mm rise versus the 10mm of the Triumph. In addition, the midsoles on the Atomos were mush "springier." The only con on the Atomos was the tonge, which is barely long enough.
William,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
I've run 50 miles in the Atmos and have been somewhat enjoying them, using them mostly for easy/recovery runns. I like the breathable upper and the weight of the shoe, which is pretty light for its stack height. As for dislikes, I find it runs a tad narrow in the midfoot (as compared to the Phantom and Ultraventure) and I have experienced a decent amount of heal slippage even with a runners knot which may have to do with the short tongue. Overall, I'd still recommend and look forward to v2
Chris R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Very well cushioned shoe. I would compare it in some ways to a Hoka Bondi except this feels more stable and balanced. In fact, surprisingly stable for such a thick cushioned sole. The only negative is the short tongue which has been referenced in many reviews and posts. This requires you to have to be aware of how you're knotting the laces. Besides runners this would be an excellent shoe for those who work or spend a lot of time on hard, concrete-like, surfaces. Like Altras, this has a natural foot shape that allows for a very comfortable fit for the forefoot and toes. In Hokas I have to always order a wide (2EE) size to accommodate my feet, but not in Topos. I am extremely impressed with these shoes; if additional colors are introduced and the tongue length improved I would immediately order another pair. I highly recommend these both to runners and walkers like myself.
John,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Fantastic foot shape fit with massive cushioning but stable and balanced feel. I would compare these to Hoka Bondi, as far as cushioning goes. But the Atmos has a more stable feel to them. I feel a little wobbly in my Bondis, but not these. And the natural foot shape meant that I had no need to order a wide version, as I do with my Hokas. The only negative, and only reason I’m not rating them 5 stars, is the tongue is noticeably short compared to every other shoe I have. That requires some care when lacing and knotting these up. For some it could mean that the lacing would bite your ankle when running. I’m strictly a walker and have not had that issue, but I am careful when tying these up. This strikes me as a design defect as I can see no purpose to intentionally making a shorter tongue. This aspect has been mentioned in any number of reviews and comments. Other than that I am extremely pleased with these shoes. Runners should find them to be ideal for longer, harder runs.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka, Altra
John, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
I wear the Phantom 3 as Altra passed the torch to Topo by breaking what was working. The Phantom 3 are good shoes. These are more plush and comfortable than the Phantom 3. I really wanted to like these as they were offered in a wide size And a dark color. Unfortunately the tongue is too short, so I ended up with the laces up against my feet. I tried tying the laces in different ways. I finally gave up and sent them back. Why design a new model and make such an obvious flaw?
Stu,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Long time user of Topo shoes. Have run in Phantom (v 1,2, &3), MTN Racer (v 2 &3) , Specter, & Cyclone v 2. I'd say this is Topo's best/ most complete shoe yet. They have always done excellent uppers, so no change here. Whatever formulation of Zipfoam they're using, it's really really nice in the Atmos. I've always felt Zipfoam/ midsole has been Topo's weak spot. Don't know if it's the quantity of the foam, new formulas, or not using dual densities of it, but it's really nice. I'd agree with other reviews here on this site & in the press that the tongue runs a touch short. Kind of baffled that this wasn't identified during creation & prototyping of the shoe. I'd give the shoe a 4.5 if possible, only issue is the tongue. The shoe is a joy to run in.
Jesse,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
I'm convinced this is the worst product this brand has ever produced. I own four pairs of shoes by this brand and these are the least cushion or soft. Instead of soft, you get a 2 inch tall stiff platform to get around on. The toe box is wide, the construction is good, but these are the least pair of shoes I own. the magnify, the Phantom, the FlyLite are all more soft and cushioned than these. I wasted my money on these.
Erik,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
I have 11 pairs of Topo I use now. Trail shoes and road shoes. I've bought over 50 pairs in the last few years. Normally they are perfect; I need to order without trying because I'm an expat in S. Korea and no Topps. here. I bought the new Atmos to see if the larger stack would be different, it is, in a good way. However, some of the inner structural pieces on the inside of the shoe have come loose after only a hundred kilometers. They now causes blisters. Poor build quality, disappointed.
Dean,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I like a bit more cushion since I run a lot of miles.
Jeffery,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
The shoes are comfortable under foot providing a great cushion for shorter to longer miles. The draw backs are: tongue is too short, heel doesn't provide enough cushion, shoes may be slightly narrow around the arch for some and the shoes are off balance. The shoes started off great and the wider toe box was greatly appreciated! On the 5th wear (about 10 miles of wear time) the heel began to rub causing pain. The balance of the shoes shift more towards the heel leaving the forward momentum harder to turn over. The narrow cut around the arch will be personal preference, personally found it too narrow with too much arch support maybe to compensate for the narrow cut. Adding cushion on the heel, rocker technology, widening the shoes ever so slightly and a longer tongue would be great!!
Amber,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I like the way they fit around my foot but this model hurts front my feet.
Timothy,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Topo Athletic
Really wanted to love this shoe...fit and everything is perfect or so I thought...something was poking my mid to heel area on my left foot about two miles in to every run...it was just too noticeable for me to use. Not sure if that was arch support or maybe the midfoot is just too narrow for me. I'm thinking it's too narrow for my medium to wider foot. Cushion is amazing and the toes had amazing room to splay in my normal size. Almost a home run.
Ed,
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