Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4

I have been running in version3 for couple of years. I wear a 9.5w. This version 4 is poorly made. The left and right don’t match! I have tried 3 pairs and there is obviously a manufacturing issue on this shoe. I think it’s the wide shoes since my friend has a 10.5 size M and hers look identical.

I wear my custom orthotics in these and with those, the fit is excellent and supportive. I love the wider toe box but not huge in mid foot and heel. These fit me way better than Hoka which are just big all over. My feet are narrow, especially in the heels. The subdued purple is a great color!

The fit is true to size; however with every upgrade in the Topo shoes, it does change and fit differently from the previous version. The toe box seems bigger in this version. Also the material is somewhat reduced in quality as they attempt to utilize more and more recycled products in them…they tend to wear out a lot quicker which I am not pleased about.

Fantastic shoes, especially if you have a narrow heel and foot but a very wide toe box or bunions. The zero drop feels great also! My feet are finally happy!!!

Great walking shoes, extra toe space with average heel width, great. Removable insoles.

Plenty of room in the toe box. Color is deep purple. Very happy with them!

I'm so much "on the fence" with this Ultraventure 4. It has a good stack of cushion, comes in Wide, has a rugged outsole for dirt & rock surfaces...but it feels weird in the middle of the feet. My husband & son thought the same thing -- it gets real snug at the arches & inside the heels. But the shoe is so soft that it allows pronation quite a bit, especially at the big toes. I might try a more supportive insert. Also, it just feels lacking in some cushion at the forefoot and curves upwards a lot at the toes.

Love Topo shoes but this women's dark purple shoe with dark teal sole is NOT an attractive color.

I am so so happy I happened onto Topos! These shoes are just what I need for shorter hikes and traveling. The wide toe bed (needed for my bunions) with normal heel width is unique and so appreciated. The cushioning and support is fabulous (I literally feel like I’m springing with each step). Also nice: the connecting grips the shoe laces go through that keep the shoe’s tongue centered rather than slipping to the side like with most shoes. This is a supportive, comfortable, well-designed shoe this is a most welcome addition to my walks. I’ve just ordered some waterproof shoes from the same company. I highly recommend!

I have tried All the big brands and had so many issues with fit I stumbled by accident onto Topos. I decided to try. I love the shoe and color! My first pair of Topos. I plan to use them as athletic shoes, not hiking particularly. I’ve only walked around the house. The arch support is prominent which my feet will need to become accustomed to but I’m hopeful to improve my foot health. I’m excited to take these on a nice long walk!

It took me awhile to covert to the wide-toe-box trend but after trying these on it was hard not to feel like my toes were being squished in a regular shoe! These are so comfortable, the vibram soles hold up really well on the trails and I can still run on the road a bit in these without feeling like I need more cushion. Bonus, I feel like these Topos actually make a wider toe box look cute instead of like a clown shoe. I hope they never mess with this model because I think I’m sold for life on these!

I was very disappointed because last year's Ultraventure 3 fit perfect! It also had more cushioning. This new one #4 runs wider in the toe box and throughout the shoe. The Ultaventure 3 was my favorite Topo shoe! So sad they changed it!! The only downside to the older model was that the heel wore out in just six months. The rest of the shoe was in perfect condition! I used them for walking three miles a day on pavement.

Seams on the inside back of the shoe protruded and gave me huge blisters. Shoe also ran small and narrow even though I purchased a wide. These shoes are unusable. I had to throw these away along with my $150. I’ll never buy this brand again.

Many of the top brands of running and trail shoes I have worn over the years seem to be having an issue with fit and quality. I put in a decent amount of mileage weekly and I was starting to have pain. I had to make a change so I started to explore other brand. Topo wins!!! I found my Goldilocks shoe! I ordered three different Topo shoes to try on and it was honestly hard to send any of them back. They were all great. I kept these because they are trail runners and sport Vibram soles/lugs. Vibram is the only grippy/anti-slip material I trust. I live in the PNW and am no stranger to rain or damp, slick boulders. I speed walk 6-8+ miles daily and do a mix of road/trail/gravel/stairs/etc. I need shoes that I can trust to perform. These have been perfect so far. No slips. Responsive. Comfortable right out of the box. No rubbing or blisters. Finally a toe box that lets my bones actually rest where they need to! With no heel slippage! GREAT arch support. Lightweight. Soooo comfortable. I also love the color options so far… outdoorsy or simple. None of that neon Miami club stuff. The only thing I would add is a little reflective material and a shoe lace elastic band or cargo net. I usually just tuck my laces which is fine but that little extra attention to detail would be helpful. I did size up as I usually do. My feet measure at size 5 but I go up to a 6.5 and the fit was perfection. Definitely a must try!

Super comfortable but the wide toe box was too clunky.

These Shoes! If you have a wide foot, you may have noticed many brands shrinking the width of their shoes. Not so with these. They have a wide toe box and a narrower heel, suited to a woman's foot. Zappos recommended I go up half a size from my usual 9, and the 9 1/2 is a great length for me. They are, in fact, almost too wide, something that delights my toes. The arch support is built into the shoe, and provides a noticeable boost to my arches. The slightly curved orthotic that comes with the shoes is removable so you can play around with other orthotics if you feel you need more. I love the color (a dusty denim blue) and more importantly I love the fit. If you've been let down by the other brands and their shrinking shoes, try these.

I am new to Topo Athletics and since I discovered them a few weeks ago, I know own 3 different pairs. These Utraventure will be used more a low / lightweight hiker and I am so happy with the way they have perfumed in woods on rocky beaches and roads. The regular width is surprisingly wide. I have very wide feet and felt the wides were too roomy in the front and kept the regulars.

These are terrific. I have challenging bunion feet and need a wide toe box. These are wide and supportive. I prefer them to my altras.

The toe box on these is super roomy--it borders on looking a little clown-like. I was worried that they may trip me up when I run, but they're supportive through the arch and have proven to be just what my feet need. Topo is a new brand for me and my always-crammed fourth and pinky toes are delighted that I found it.

I LOVE these shoes. I am not a runner so I can't comment on that aspect. I bought them due to very sore toes, and what a relief they are with that perfect wide toe box. These shoes are so comfortable and well made, attractive, and fit great. Now I am even using the treadmill. I already want to run out and buy another pair.

I love them, I've always used NB, but the last model I bought (I always buy wide) felt narrow. The next model was the extra wide called EE, it felt like the wide ones from years ago. I was recommended the Altra brand, it's superior to everything.

I love these shoes! They have a roomy toe box, lots of cushioning and arch support, good traction, and fit snugly on my heels. I’m wearing them for neighborhood walks and hikes on well maintained trails. These are my first pair of Topos, but I’m already planning to buy a second pair in a different style for casual daily wear.

So comfortable for my wide toe splay. This is a great shoe for people with low volume feet but wide toe areas.

I was so hoping these shoes would work since I need a wider toe box. But the rock guard on these ended up being too "thin" which caused my toes to catch. So I'm returning them.