Customer Reviews Topo Athletic MT-5

I’ve worn Altras for years because they are very comfortable but they lacked in construction and stability so I tried the Topos. Nice toe box plenty of room allows for any swelling. My heel sits nicely in the “cup” and I have room for a slim arch support as well. I’m also impressed with the stability. These are my new favorites! Only reason this isn’t a five star review is because they don’t appear to be water proof or water resistant, my toes get wet when walking through damp morning dew grass. Also, I’m a walker about 4 miles a day. We have plenty of rocky hillsides and grassy slopes so the shoes get a good workout, I’m hoping these last a few months before I wear them out. So far so good.

Sadly will be returning. I loved a pair of topos I had a few years ago. I wanted to try the trail ones this time for running both of road and trails. The sizing was way off! I am always a solid size 6. These were easily a size too big. If I could have ordered smaller I would have but that isn’t an option. Color was nice and bright and felt like it had medium amount of cushioning. Really wish sizing was like it has been in the past. I’m really bummed.

I’ve had such great luck with Topos to date, I didn’t think much of this one feeling a little snug on the ball of my foot when I first put it on, and the arch support felt good, so I excitedly wore them out on a short walk without bothering to wear them around the house first. Huge mistake! These are the most uncomfortable Topos I’ve ever worn, and I have four other styles that are all amazing. Within minutes these started rubbing on my pinky toes and also the ball of the foot, and after 10 min the soles of my feet started to go tingly. By the time I cut my walk short and got home my feet were actually in pain. I am shocked that Topo could make something this bad. And a bummer because the emerald and pink looks great. I’d return them if I could. (Note: my husband has the men’s MT-5 and does not have these issues. Not sure if the men’s version is better or if the shape of his foot is better suited for it.)

Initially, I thought this show was going to be great. Lightweight, good fit and comfortable. However; they started breaking down within two weeks of wear, and not daily wear, just a couple of times a week. The fabric near the opening started splitting and they lost all support within 2 months of non-aggressive wear.