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G.J. Van Etten
December 07, 2025
Great trail/run/hike/everyday shoe.
I have a wide forefoot and Topo fits me. It’s also well cushioned has great grip and still looks cool.
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Weng Choy Lee
June 09, 2025
Excellent shoes for walking, hiking, travelling
Important to know that I am not a runner, and use these and other similar shoes for walking, hiking and travelling. I have purchased several pairs of Topo Athletic shoes, as well as shoes from Altra and Xero. I am a big fan of Topo shoes because of their build quality, durability, comfort, anatomical fit and simple and elegant designs. I also like the way their shoes match my gait; I prefer them to Altras, for example. What I would like to share in this review is my experience with fit and sizing. Most of the time when I consider sizing and fit, I focus mainly on the length of the shoe and the shape and width of the toebox. However, with Topos, I would advise paying a lot of attention to the midfoot area. Topos fit snugly there. My first pair ran a bit long (US 10M) and therefore I tried my next pairs in US 9.5. Those fit fine, when laced up tightly, but when I want to wear them loose for a casual stroll, they don’t fit as well. The last of Topos is quite exacting. I find that when I wear size 10, I can both lace them up tightly and also wear them more loosely; they seem just a little long, though I’ve not found that to be a problem for walking. Note, the Ultraventures 3 & 4 are roomier than the Phantom 3s, so not all their shoes are exactly the same, which of course is true of many brands. Also, the UV4 midsole is noticeably more plush than the UV3’s, thus the UV4s are not as stable; for me, that’s not been an issue. I would also highly recommend buying Topo’s FKT insoles to replace the Ortholite insoles in your UVs. All in all, very happy with my Topo purchases.
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Joshua
September 21, 2025
Excellent
Excellent shoes! Very comfortable, fit exactly like the Ultraventure 3’s. I would say this is by far the best shoe they make.
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Jeffrey H.
January 03, 2026
Wide toe box yet fits a narrow heel
It’s seldom that I can put on any shoes and feel instar comfortable. These are lightweight and seem well made with just the right amount of Cush and arch support. I have a narrow heel so I tend to walk out of most wides as the heels are often low. These have a deeper heel and stay secure. I appreciate the tread as I have had no slipping issues on wet surfaces. I’ll be testing them in Patagonia in a few weeks.
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Shoes fine, just not for me.
The shoes were fine. However, each shoe looked a little different in the outer toe area. Not the same. Also, one shoe rubbed on my big toe area. I have a spere. Probably not a fault of the shoe. Overall the shoes seemed very comfortable, just not for me.
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EXCELLENT
Very good choice indeed for those with wide feet and wide toe box. The shoes are wide enough for me in the middle and toes area. Minimal taper allows the toes of my feet to play and relaxThis model is all-rounder good for casual daily walks, good for standing and gym activities. Very comfortable., sturdy without the bulk. I highly recommend it.
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Good, but there are some design concerns. Not water resistantant all.
They fit like Altras. Wide toe box, great fit, comfortable, etc. What I didn't realize is that the sides are mesh, so the slightest amount of moisture will seep through. You can actually see light coming through on the sides. This will not only be a problem in wet conditions, it also makes them a lot less durable, and will let dust in. I was going to spray them with water repellent, but after seeing the mesh, what is the point? the material on the sides are porous. I'm also not a fan of the color. I don't like the big white soles. I decided to try them since Altra seems to be going downhill, but I doubt if I will buy them again, because of the mesh sides. They might be ideal for Summer, but for Fall and Winter I would look for something else. Year round, they seem more appropriate for the gym, not the trail. I'm debating rather to send them back or not.
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