Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Magnifly 5

I am a huge fan of Topo. I train for marathons using the Topo specter 2 and Topo atmos. The Magnify came in handy as my everyday walking shoe that provides optimal comfort with a 0 drop. I wanted a shoe with a 0 drop but still provided comfort to offset all of my running/training. This is the perfect shoe for it and if I were to start running with 0 drop shoes, I wouldn't hesitate to put these on. Thank you Topo for being a true running brand for the running community. #sweepstakes

These are my favorite shoes - the Topo fit is great and zero-drop shoes have saved my knees. A couple suggestions for the next generation: Could you use a more durable fabric inside the heel? I've found that this is the first part of the shoe to wear out, often when the rest of the shoe is still in great condition. See attached photo. Also, I feel like the midsole breaks down more quickly in the forefoot of the shoe compared to the heel. Maybe use firmer/more resilient foam in the forefoot? Thanks for making great shoes!

I have bad lower back pain and a zero drop shoe helps. Also, I was having large toe pain and the wide toe box allowed my foot to flex in a natural way alleviating my toe pain.

Toe box is a bit more narrow than Altra but still adequate. Heel seems more durable compared to Altra.

Hiking/running in all weather. Would like to see a truly waterproof version.

I use my Magniflys for road running. The shoes and inserts do not agree with the pressure points on my feet. They do fit well, and I think they may work well for most people.

Own number of other brand of zero drop shoes. Own both styles of Topo zero drop shoes. Love the Topo toe box and both are very comfortable. If interested in getting into zero heel shoe , this would be a great shoe to start with.

The colors of your last three issues of this model stop me from buying. Too Garish or too LIGHT. I need two pair. Long time Topo buyer of Magnifly, i have owned over 20 pairs and now have 4 pairs wearing out. Looking at other brands.

I wear these every single day on the job as a hospital nurse, so +/- 5 miles there, plus some short jogs. This specific shoe is the key for me staying injury-free with nice, elongated calves. (If anyone was a 1st-gen Altra Escalante user from ~2017 or so, you'll likely love this shoe. Excellent wiiiide toe box, true zero drop, minimal cushion that's decently responsive). I could have done without the unwelcome instep support plastic piece, but that wasn't a dealbreaker just distracting.

Generally I trail run; however, between the Eaton fires in Altadena wiping out my running trails (which is hardly a travesty for me personally) and the residual toxic air quality, I've been running exclusively on the treadmill. Absolutely soul crushing, until these shoes. Light and comfortable and attractive. Sometimes I even forget I'm running in place, staring at an empty wall.

I switched to TOPO from Altra running. These are higher quality, and hopefully will never narrow like Altra did. I do wish the sole was a little springier like the escalante racer 1, but it was 17 degrees out so they should soften up a bit when it gets warmer.

I use these shoes for walking our dog every day, covering 5-7 miles. The cushioning is perfect for the hard surfaces we encounter (sidewalk). I wear a wide size 14 in most shoes and find that the standard toe box on Topo shoes accommodates my feet quite well.

I didn't love the Magnifly out of the box...they took a little adjusting. Once they broke in, however, they have become my go to shoes. I actually use them for mostly dirt and gravel trails; they are sturdy and responsive underfoot. I've also started using them for longer tempo runs (8 miles) on paved surfaces - they are also excellent there! I've owned more responsive shoes, but as an everyday trainer on a variety of surfaces, they are outstanding and durable with sufficient cushioning across the whole foot, but not so much that I'm sinking into the foam or weighed down. Magniflys are a great, more durable alternative to Altras, with the same wide toe box and snug heal fit benefits, but better cushioning and a longer lifespan. Great shoes!

Went to my trusted local running store for advice on walking/light jogging shoes I could use to complete my recovery from plantar fasciitis. I'd been using fairly cushioned Altra shoes, but they just weren't getting me to 100%, and I was getting frustrated. I didn't even know Topo shoes existed until the sales guy suggested I try the Magnify 5. It fit really well and had just enough cushioning (but not too much, which is what can prevent healing). I tried wearing them all day, and they really felt good. The next day, I walked briskly with my dog for about three miles, mostly on the road, and they felt even better on my injury. The structure and design of the shoe really makes walking in them feel right. Your toes can spread out and flex independently, and the heel really locks in comfortably. The heel strike is not a jolting thud, but more of a roll forward, if that makes any sense. These are neutral shoes, not stability shoes, but the overall impression for me is that my foot is very stable, and my stride mechanics feel really natural. Best of all, no heel pain, and none afterward either! Whoever designed these shoes knows what they are doing!

No changes and shoes are a great match for walking and running with my dog on roads and smooth gravel roads.

Came from Altra Escalantes as my last shoe, and I am loving these Magnaflys! Foam is slightly firmer, but softens up to a perfect level on longer runs (and I'm hoping to maybe get a few more miles out of them with the firmer foam). The big difference to me is the super locked down heel and ankle feel of the Magnafly, and the even roomier toe box than the Altras. Definitely enjoying running in these so far! #sweepstakes

For years I have purchased extra wide shoes and sneakers for marginal toe box comfort at the cost of mid sole sloppiness. Your design nails it. You are onto something here. Please offer more durable uppers on sneakers and boots such as leather and suede. A little more style and your product will be the next must have brand. #sweepstakes

Topo's roomy toe box and overall quality has never failed. However, it was a few years back that they introduced the lace loops on the tongue. These are too high and require lacing thru the heel adjustment eyelets. This prevents me from proper foot extension at the ankle as it binds me up a bit. Bring back or add the traditional tongue hole. I also prefer a little bit more space in the lacing sock to account for bone structure differences and allow you to adjust the lacing fit. This model seems to be a bit less. I am almost lacing both sides together... even with max cush socks. It is still my goto model and shoe. I would also love more FUN vibrant color choices...

Love running and walking in these, have significantly reduced my foot pain.

I do interval walking, and like the transition from fast to slow in these shoes. The fit is great, as I must order a men's size to get the wide width I need. Cushioning is perfect. However, the picture shows a "charcoal" color. The shoes I received are a light gray in color. Come on TOPO--get some darker and neutral colors so the shoe can also transition to business attire.

I use my Magnifly 5's for everything. , I got second pair recently. I am a nurse and on my feet a lot and they have been great for work. And I have a pair for everyday use and the occasional run. I've found that the amount of cushion it has combined with the zero drop has helped with so many of my feet issues I have had in the last few years. My feet don't hurt at the end of the day. I'll continue to buy these as long as they make them. #sweepstakes