Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Traverse

When I first wore my Traverse I felt a lot of pain in the midfoot. I called Topo to ask if this was common. I discussed returning them. I was told with a few more days of wear they would relax a little in the midfoot. I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did. They have become pretty comfortable to wear. I'd like to compliment the customer service representative I spoke with. He had no issue with me returning the shoes and was very helpful. My apologies for not remembering his name.

I had been wearing boots to backpack but my wife has been wearing Topo hiking shoes. She suggested that I do the same. I bought them 1/2 size larger than I normally wear - the same that I did with my boots. This provided plenty of toe clearance for down hill hiking. Worked beautifully!

Hiking/backpacking. Perfect amount of support. Lightweight and breathable. Great shoe, hope they keep making it

Love the way they look although the are roomy they do not look clumsy They are a great to go from trail to concrete or to garden paths. Very versatile I was a long time Teva shoe devotee but I am now converted to Topo

I will be walking the 500 mile Camino de Santiago Frances in September. I did this hike 3 years ago with Terraventure 3 shoe. Wanted to try a shoe with a 5cm lift and a bit more padding. This shoe has been great during my training. Looking forward to using them in September. #sweepstakes

Love the roomy toe box

Topo has truly nailed it with this shoe for thru-hiking. Perfectly structured to handle the weight of a pack. I just finished section hiking the PCT through Desolation Wilderness with this shoe and it handled everything perfectly. Pros: 1. Durability - this shoe held up to everything I threw at it and still looks brand new. The quality is unmatched. 2. Tread - super grippy and durable. 3. Upper + integrated gaiters - withstands the elements and keeps debris out 4. Insole - the smart design of the insole dries quickly and sheds water fast after river crossings. I want this insole for all shoes. Cons: 1. Only con I can think of is it's not instantly comfortable when trying on. It doesn't shine til you add the weight of a pack. Overall, the best shoe I've worn for backpacking period.

I use my tipis for racing, hiking and backpacking

I purchased these Traverse to walk the Camino Frances from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in March & April. These shoes have ~500 miles from the camino and ~200 miles of training and the only real sign of wear is at the back heel. The sole looks almost new. Walked in cold, warm, rain, shine, snow, unpaved trail to concrete to remnants of Roman roads. Only two days had hot spots which tape cured. No blisters. Paired with double layer merino wool socks and size larger than normal. Perfect!

#sweepstakes I use the Traverse for cutting grass on a hillside with a lawnmower. The lugs are great grippers and the shoe is lightweight! The fit is just about perfect. At first I thought it was a tad too tight, and I started to get a hotspot or two, but after wearing them to cut grass on a couple of hillsides, I actually didn't want to take them off, and didn't! They were comfortable all day long that day. Alas! I took them off and they're waiting for the next week's grass cutting. I'm impressed with the shoe, for sure.

Nice work Topo, these are outstanding, dare I say the best hiking shoe! This is my 3rd pair of Topo shoes and my favorite! I previously wore out 2 pairs of Mtn Racers. I have been wearing the Pursuits on trails in AZ including several days backpacking through the Grand Canyon backcountry. These have just the right amount of cushioning for hiking and backpacking, firm enough to allow my shoes to give the support needed when hiking and backpacking with a 38 pound pack, but enough cushion to be a trail runner. Nailed it! I think that's your multi layer midsole. The rock plate is a welcome addition (not previously seen on other models) to protect my feet from poky things in the trail. The grip of the Vibram outsole is the best on the market and it's a very versatile tread design. The internal dimensions hold my foot securely but allow my for plenty of room for my piggies to stay happy on long hikes (always size up 1/2 size from your normal size if using on trails). His has just the right amount of lightweight external foot protection around the forefoot. The integrated, proprietary gaiter attachments are handy for using Topo gaiters. It would be nice if you included a tab of Velcro on the heel to accommodate other brands. One could easily shoegoo on a little tab of Velcro if I wanted it, so no deduction in score. Regarding he 5 mm drop Inthink that's perfect for backpacking. 10 out of 10! The Pursuit deserves cult status in he hiking world

Walking our dogs on rough terrain; wearing them to work; the Traverse does the job and lasts longer than the dozen or so Altra's used in the past. The foot feel of the inner sole feels very textured when initially putting them on, but it is not noticeable at all when out and about. Wearing a size 13 men's. Used a small length of gutted paracord with knots on both ends (see image) then adhesive backed Velcro folded onto itself around the cord (see other image). This allows lighter weight, better breathing gaiters to be used. Only Topo's with a decent rock plate can be used with our pointy sharp rock trails. The WP Trailventure 2 works great when the weather is cooler/snowy. Sadly, my big toes bend inward and the tip of the big toenail presses on fabric instead of the toe bumper, causing accelerated wear: no fault by Topo, just wish the toe bumper extended a little more over the top of the shoes, like the Trailventure 2.

just a minor complaint on the shoe is that after long hikes for me (+12 miles & 5K elevation gain) I started to feel tight on the sides of the shoe, rubbing my pinky fingers but nothing to big of a complain, just something to get better on the new version

I've been 24 years off the AT and am approaching the point of no return. I recently hooked up with my ThruHiking niece on a down day. Her partner suggested I look at the Traverse and I've been nothing but impressed. Any decent shoes I've tried lately have been too tight in the arch and toe, or else they didn't seem durable enough for a long distance hike. I hiked exclusively in Mrrls back in the day, but now find they don't fit, (too many retirement years in sandals). There are just too many things to like about the Traverse such as the thought put into the sole construction, the fact these things dry so fast, and I love the gaiter loop. Although I know a shoe alone won't get me back on the trail, but it goes a long way in encouragement, so for me the Traverse hiking shoe is a God-send.

Great for trail running. Would like a slightly wider option but overall the fit rocks and is much better than many other brands. Feels very secure but doesn't mess up my toes. If you like Altras you'll like these. #sweepstakes

Currently am using my Topo's for everyday walking. These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. As I have issues with plantar fasciitis, the heel to toe drop was an important feature. Having Appalachian Trail hiking experience and hoping to get back on the next section soon, the "#sweepstakes" could help with the replenishment of another pair when needed, as I need look no further for another brand of shoe. I am a satisfied customer and keep up the good work!

Avid hiker and dog walker and had a pair of Topo mid-height hikers a couple years ago that I loved. Over the winter I went with another "footshape" shoe brand (no need to name names, you know) that had what looked like a nice GoreTex offering but ultimately I didn't like the squeak of the soles that weren't properly attached. Decided to try Topo again for this spring and summer and they're my favorite shoes. I should have gone with my instinct and shopped a Topo hiker for the winter. Lesson learned. #sweepstakes

I was interested in trying some trail runners to replace my old heavy hiking boots. After exploring some options I found the Traverse. These might just be the perfect shoes! The shank in the sole gives just enough protection from stepping on rocks all day, and the added stability helps when carrying a pack. Switching from boots to runners takes a little getting use to, you defiantly need to watch were you step, while they don't need break-in your feet will need 15-20 miles to get use to them.

These shoes were comfortable right out of the box and got about 25 miles of work before I wore them on the Ozark Trail recently for 4 straight days. 30 pound pack, very rocky, plenty of steep and decline, water crossings, 60 degree temp swing. No blisters or hot spots. The rock plate in the fore was critical. The shoes were grippy, drained and dried well. Overall, they performed great!!!

This was my very first pair of Topo shoes. Love them. Traction is the best I've ever had on any shoe. Wish you made these in the wide size! Overall best show I've owned after 100 miles in the last few weeks. I came here today to purchase the Ultraventure 3 in wide and can't wait to try them out but honestly really like the rock plate in the Traverse.

Congratulations to the designers of this model, they have engineered the best Shoe Last of the century! These are exactly what the doctors failed to prescribe me. I have a pinched nerve on my lower back and arch pain which make my work life, 9-10 hours on feet, miserable. Out of the box, the Traverse shoes gave me something which all the specialized expensive insoles and shoes, I have tried, never could. A basic human comfort! I hope that Topo keeps the Shoe Last used in it's arsenal for many years to come and expands the model lineup based on it. Fantastic styling and color palette used on Topo's shoes cannot be ignored as well. Something hard to find on majority of modern day shoes. Waiting for more color variants of these amazing shoes to buy. Thank you Topo and kudos to the designers, they have nailed it!

I was introduced to Topos when preparing to hike nearly 500 miles of the Camino del Norte in Spain. I have been pleased with three pair of Terraventures, appreciating the wide toebox and the low toe-to-heel drop. I found the toe box too wide for me in the latest rendition of Terraventure, so I tried the Traverse. So far I like them a lot. The toe box feels just wide enough. Mostly, I appreciate the midfoot support. I'm reserving them for trail hiking and using Topo MT-4s for daily pavement walking.

I use these for hiking and during the day. Super comfortable and lots of room in the toe box. I just wish they made all of their shoes in a size 14!!!

Where have these been all my life?!?! I'm a big shoe guy since I wa sin middle school. I love the fit, style and stability that I need for my everyday lifestyle. I love Topo's shoes, and these are fantastic! No buyers remorse! And have great conversations with people who ask about my shoes. Love Topo.

They are as comfortable of a shoe as I have worn. The roomy toe box and the cushioning are the perfect combo.