Customer Reviews Topo Athletic MT-5

I got these shoes to try to make them my do everything shoe and they've fulfilled that perfectly. On a recent trip they were my only shoe: wore them driving in the car, wore them kicking around Nashville, wore them on my morning road runs around the AirBNB, wore them hiking on trail-wading through streams and climbing, and wore them to a hockey game and kicking around downtown. They were perfect. The stack-height and cushioning is perfect for this, soft enough to not get beat up when road-running but not so tall that I feel like I'm walking around on a mattress. The fit is typical Topo-perfect, lots of room in the toe-box but nice and fitting around the ankle/heel. The lugs are deep enough to be helpful on a hike, but shallow enough it doesn't feel like you're walking around in cleats. The only thing I kind of don't like is the main material for the upper is a little too plastic-looking for my taste, but on the flip side this keeps the upper from looking dirty when you've been wearing it hiking around in the wilderness for a day, but then turning around and wearing them to eat out downtown the next. Overall I'm very happy with the purchase and will definitely be replacing these with the same thing when the time comes.

I've been wearing Topos almost exclusively for 4 years now. My favorites were the Mountain Racer 2s for trail and Phantom 3 for road, but I lean towards the trail shoes for everyday wear. These replace my Mountain Racers 2s for all time favorite for all purposes. My only concern is that I'm always a 10.5, and I had to go down to 10 with these. Probably could even go down to a 9.5, but comfy a half size down from my normal size. The combination of cushion, support, response, and roominess all put these at the top of my list.

My sole shoe ( flip flops too) for a 4-month trip through Central/South America. Been on multi-day volcano hikes, underwater, multiple 5k runs, and on city streets 20,000+ steps a day on average and going strong. These are a perfect all-around shoe. ST-5 as well if you want a minimal shoe. The Topoadveture were too tall & aggressive for my case. Con: Tread near toes is NOT aggressive, you will slip and slide in looser earth these are not the shoes to do hard trailrun with. Toe box is A+

The structure of the shoe seems to give just a bit of stability without getting in the way.

I've worn pretty much only Topo shoes for the last 3 to 4 years. My favorite were the Mountain Racer 2s, until I received the MT5. I've always ordered a 10.5 from Topo, so had to return and go down to a 10, and probably could have fit into a 9.5. Despite this, they are my new favorites. Comfortable, supportive, and quite possibly the best looking Topos I have (black and charcoal).

So in 2025 this is an "entry level shoe" given the cushioning profile.. If you like moderate cushioning with a nimble feel and like light weight shoes, it rips pretty well for fast trail running. I'll be using it for a very technical 50k in 3 weeks.. It's good for walking and hiking and doubles as a good mtb shoe... For me, the heel counter is perfect. This is the most critical fit issue for me and shoes.... Overall great great shoe.. keep it rolling

I had these because of section hiking the AT, 10-15-20 miles vary per each hike. I paired them with custom soles (heat molded). They grip, dry easily, light weight, wide toe box. All worth the usage I get out of them. Comfortable after a full day of hiking with a full backpack. The only wear I see after 300miles on them is the outer bunion side of my feet must be rubbing up against the fabric, causing some wear. The tread and the physical appearance of the shoes are looking durable. I will purchase another pair of these for longer trips. Definitely need gaiters for hiking as the low profile shoe does collect debris. MT-5 does vent well. Topo please add some colors options available for this model.

Feel great on trails and beach runs. Happy miles so far.

#sweepstakes Very comfortable for exercising and everyday wear. I need a roomy toe box for a nerve condition, and the MT-5 feels great. The price was reasonable, too. And finally the shoestrings are long enough!

Use mostly for walking and hiking. Fits true to size and very comfortable to wear. My 3rd pair

Brought these as my "everyday" shoe and couldn't be more pleased. I wear them on both paved and NP trails and also for casual walking around my little town. Just an all-around comfortable, solidly-built, and good-looking shoe.

Great shoes for everyday use or on the road and trail. #sweepstakes

Look great too!

Daily 1 1/2 mile walk in town...working up to 2 miles a day. I'm +70 y.o. with multiple joints replaced.

As a seasoned runner I like these for road/trail . I've ran in Topos for several years.

Long time Topo runner. Truly the best shoe I've ran in. Please don't change a thing

Things I like: * Typical topo style shape * Light and comfortable for up or downhill running. Enough cushioning for protection but not so much to compromise stability * Good look * Better than MT 3. I think 5mm drop is a sweet spot for many people * Heel counter: does not aggravate Achilles Areas to improve: * Shoe is longer than my other size 11s. For me personally, this is ok. I wear ankle braces and the overall fit is nice. Doesnt overall affect my running experience but I am aware they are slightly long. * Durability tbd. I'm in my first week of use Summary: I'm excited about the product. I enjoy use and would buy again.

Wish you stocked more size 14 #sweepstakes

I wear Topo almost exclusively for daily wear. Love the quality and fit generally. This shoe is "lighter" by design I understand but a bit lighter on my foot than expect...feels less substantive and I prefer more support. That said, I will wear them for certain conditions and an happy with the product.

This is probably the most comfortable shoe I have ever tried on right out of the box. Outstanding fit and feel. Wearing them around the house, driving out to the trails, I was convinced. Took them right up a steep (43 degree incline) 1,000 ft climb and absolutely loved them. Until I had to descend. Foot slid forward uncontrollably. No amount of lacing can overcome gravity. Such a shame. I will wear these everywhere else I go, just not to climb.

I love my M 10 Phantom 3s & have desperately been trying to find a replacementnew Phantoms do not fit the same. Needed a 9.5 in these. These could be great but aside from toebox they're too narrow & I have mid-foot spillover. (I'm a F who needs to buy M for width, but I'm ave. weight so these seem esp. narrow) In addition to narrow width & no W available, area around ankle dips super low. Another request to Topo : PLEASE please please offer more normal colorsblack shoe/white sole.

I like these but my little left toe is killing me. I wear a 10.5 and there is about 1/4 to 1/5 inch of space before my toes hit the end of the shoe. I also have problems with nerve issues on both feet and these don't offer much padding. I just wear these for walking around my lab and spend most of my time sitting. The end of the day my feet are killing me. So wrong shoe for my feet.

The mesh like marial used is weak and rips easily. I have a hole on both shoes where the box is. This happened 1 month after I bought them. I wish Topo used better materials specifically for the price I paid.