The second version of the Topo Athletic MTN Racer gets a complete rebuild compared to its predecessor. With a redesigned breathable upper, a lighter three-piece Zip Foam midsole, and an external heel counter, the MTN Racer 2 has kept the best parts of the original MTN Racer but fixed the rest. The outsole of the Topo MTN Racer 2 features the same 6mm Vibram lugs, giving you plenty of grip in wet and slippery conditions. Topo's signature toe-box will give your feet plenty of room to splay and more surface area for getting a solid hold on technical terrain. The redesigned up features a more breathable mesh and that helps to keep your feet cool on longer runs, but also works to drain water should you run through a creek or snow-covered trails. The upper in the MTN Racer 2 also fixes another complaint from its predecessor: a more secure lockdown across the top of the foot without making your feet feel trapped. Topo also made some minor adjustments to the length of the MTN Racer 2, so it fits more true to size. A slightly narrower midfoot makes it more adaptable for a variety of foot sizes. Despite its name, the Topo MTN Racer 2 isn't just for running in the mountains. It is a versatile shoe that can handle any terrain and will become your new favorite trail runner.
The second version of the Topo Athletic MTN Racer gets a complete rebuild compared to its predecessor. With a redesigned breathable upper, a lighter three-piece Zip Foam midsole, and an external heel counter, the MTN Racer 2 has kept the best parts of the original MTN Racer but fixed the rest. The outsole of the Topo MTN Racer 2 features the same 6mm Vibram lugs, giving you plenty of grip in wet and slippery conditions. Topo's signature toe-box will give your feet plenty of room to splay and more surface area for getting a solid hold on technical terrain. The redesigned up features a more breathable mesh and that helps to keep your feet cool on longer runs, but also works to drain water should you run through a creek or snow-covered trails. The upper in the MTN Racer 2 also fixes another complaint from its predecessor: a more secure lockdown across the top of the foot without making your feet feel trapped. Topo also made some minor adjustments to the length of the MTN Racer 2, so it fits more true to size. A slightly narrower midfoot makes it more adaptable for a variety of foot sizes. Despite its name, the Topo MTN Racer 2 isn't just for running in the mountains. It is a versatile shoe that can handle any terrain and will become your new favorite trail runner.
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Topo Mountain Racer 2 Mens Shoes - Bone/Black - 9.5
The second version of the Topo Athletic MTN Racer gets a complete rebuild compared to its predecessor. With a redesigned breathable upper, a lighter three-piece Zip Foam midsole, and an external heel counter, the MTN Racer 2 has kept the best parts of the original MTN Racer but fixed the rest. The outsole of the Topo MTN Racer 2 features the same 6mm Vibram lugs, giving you plenty of grip in wet and slippery conditions. Topo's signature toe-box will give your feet plenty of room to splay and more surface area for getting a solid hold on technical terrain. The redesigned up features a more breathable mesh and that helps to keep your feet cool on longer runs, but also works to drain water should you run through a creek or snow-covered trails. The upper in the MTN Racer 2 also fixes another complaint from its predecessor: a more secure lockdown across the top of the foot without making your feet feel trapped. Topo also made some minor adjustments to the length of the MTN Racer 2, so it fits more true to size. A slightly narrower midfoot makes it more adaptable for a variety of foot sizes. Despite its name, the Topo MTN Racer 2 isn't just for running in the mountains. It is a versatile shoe that can handle any terrain and will become your new favorite trail runner.
The second version of the Topo Athletic MTN Racer gets a complete rebuild compared to its predecessor. With a redesigned breathable upper, a lighter three-piece Zip Foam midsole, and an external heel counter, the MTN Racer 2 has kept the best parts of the original MTN Racer but fixed the rest. The outsole of the Topo MTN Racer 2 features the same 6mm Vibram lugs, giving you plenty of grip in wet and slippery conditions. Topo's signature toe-box will give your feet plenty of room to splay and more surface area for getting a solid hold on technical terrain. The redesigned up features a more breathable mesh and that helps to keep your feet cool on longer runs, but also works to drain water should you run through a creek or snow-covered trails. The upper in the MTN Racer 2 also fixes another complaint from its predecessor: a more secure lockdown across the top of the foot without making your feet feel trapped. Topo also made some minor adjustments to the length of the MTN Racer 2, so it fits more true to size. A slightly narrower midfoot makes it more adaptable for a variety of foot sizes. Despite its name, the Topo MTN Racer 2 isn't just for running in the mountains. It is a versatile shoe that can handle any terrain and will become your new favorite trail runner.
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Excellent, well thought out, durably built trail runners. Fantastic Vibram soles.In designing shoes, as in most things, there are nearly always opposing goals to balance. The shoe needs to be sufficiently cushioned, but not so much that it's an unresponsive marshmallow with no feel of the trail. It needs to be durable and protective but can't be a heavy tank. The sole and upper need to be supportive but not stiff. The Topo MTN Racer 2 has superbly achieved balancing all of these. Bonus is the sweeeet Vibram sole in a nicely aggressive pattern. This shoe is the best all around, nicest quality trail runner I've ever experienced.About me: I prefer a wider toe box and low to zero drop shoes. These shoes have a wider toe box and a 5 mm drop so while not zero drop, ... MoreExcellent, well thought out, durably built trail runners. Fantastic Vibram soles.In designing shoes, as in most things, there are nearly always opposing goals to balance. The shoe needs to be sufficiently cushioned, but not so much that it's an unresponsive marshmallow with no feel of the trail. It needs to be durable and protective but can't be a heavy tank. The sole and upper need to be supportive but not stiff. The Topo MTN Racer 2 has superbly achieved balancing all of these. Bonus is the sweeeet Vibram sole in a nicely aggressive pattern. This shoe is the best all around, nicest quality trail runner I've ever experienced.About me: I prefer a wider toe box and low to zero drop shoes. These shoes have a wider toe box and a 5 mm drop so while not zero drop, they are definitely toward the zero drop end of the spectrum. I like a moderate stack hight to give protection, cushion but still decent trail feel I'm a runner of many years and run rocky SW USA trails. I have owned many brands over the last two decades: New Balance, Montrail, Salomon, Altra. I've been running the latter for 7 yrs. While I genereally liked the fit of Altra, I was not super happy with Altra's durability or the sole design and was looking for an alternative... Cue Topo, a relatively young startup shoe company founded by a veteran runner and shoe rep.Some things to note:(1) The MTN Racer 2 runs a bit large big. I recommend trying them on and probably downsizing a half size. I'm normally a mens 10.5-11 and wear a 10 in this (still provides proper gap between my toe and the end of the toe box to allow for rock bumping and downhills).(2) I did try on the Topo Terraventure 3 (incase you're considering that) and found that the Terraventure sole felt quite noodly but the MTN Racer 2 was ideal (a very different from the Terraventure), better feeling shoe and has the perfect amount of sole stiffness for trail purposes.(3) the soft round laces stay tied! No need for a double knot, no need to fuss with my double knotted laces thing to get my shoes off, yay!(4) The tongue is thinner than most and I wan't sure how I'd like it. Well it's thin but it's not uncomfortable at all. Maybe due to the choice of laces. Don't fear the thin, light tongue (at least for short to medium mileage, as I haven't done more than 10 miles at a time).These shoes are awesome, highly recommended.
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I hope your R&D guys run in sand and dust at an average mountain pace. If they do you'll be bringing back the ripstop. I owned 3 pair of MTN Racers just because of the outer fabric and my wife owned 2 pair after I recommended them.The Ultraventure with a ripstop shell would be the best shoe on the market that isn't a zero-drop Altra. I can't run in zeros or I would just buy an Altra.I would buy this combo, Ultraventure with ripstop outer, all day long. My feet would be clean, dust and sand free.The Ultraventure is one of the most comfy shoes I've had but my feet get trashed with the Rocky Mountain dust and sand. The MTN racer kept my feet clean but didn't last as long, were not as comfy and then you took the ripstop away. The ripstop is bomb proof in brush, ... MoreI hope your R&D guys run in sand and dust at an average mountain pace. If they do you'll be bringing back the ripstop. I owned 3 pair of MTN Racers just because of the outer fabric and my wife owned 2 pair after I recommended them.The Ultraventure with a ripstop shell would be the best shoe on the market that isn't a zero-drop Altra. I can't run in zeros or I would just buy an Altra.I would buy this combo, Ultraventure with ripstop outer, all day long. My feet would be clean, dust and sand free.The Ultraventure is one of the most comfy shoes I've had but my feet get trashed with the Rocky Mountain dust and sand. The MTN racer kept my feet clean but didn't last as long, were not as comfy and then you took the ripstop away. The ripstop is bomb proof in brush, scree, and sharp traverses.Talk to an average trail runner, not the elites, and bring back the ripstop.Sincerely,Al
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Topo, the shoe is amazing. Please please please do something about those spongy, water-absorbing insoles. The cushion level on them is great, but unless the shoes never experience temps above 60F, those insoles are so porous on the underside they are literal sponges and hold water and squish.Maybe a type of coating on them to keep them sealed or mostly watertight? It isn't even in long runs, just 4 miles in hot weather, and those insoles soak up so much water I can wring them out.Amazing job on the shoes themselves though! A huge fan of the eyelets on the tongue to hold it in place. I know some athletes had issues with the toe rubbing the top of the shoes but I never had that issue. Solid shoe! Just really really think the insoles need some major changes.
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Excellent, well thought out, durably built trail runners. Fantastic Vibram soles.In designing shoes, as in most things, there are nearly always opposing goals to balance. The shoe needs to be sufficiently cushioned, but not so much that it's an unresponsive marshmallow with no feel of the trail. It needs to be durable and protective but can't be a heavy tank. The sole and upper need to be supportive but not stiff. The Topo MTN Racer 2 has superbly achieved balancing all of these. Bonus is the sweeeet Vibram sole in a nicely aggressive pattern. This shoe is the best all around, nicest quality trail runner I've ever experienced.About me: I prefer a wider toe box and low to zero drop shoes. These shoes have a wider toe box and a 5 mm drop so while not zero drop, ... MoreExcellent, well thought out, durably built trail runners. Fantastic Vibram soles.In designing shoes, as in most things, there are nearly always opposing goals to balance. The shoe needs to be sufficiently cushioned, but not so much that it's an unresponsive marshmallow with no feel of the trail. It needs to be durable and protective but can't be a heavy tank. The sole and upper need to be supportive but not stiff. The Topo MTN Racer 2 has superbly achieved balancing all of these. Bonus is the sweeeet Vibram sole in a nicely aggressive pattern. This shoe is the best all around, nicest quality trail runner I've ever experienced.About me: I prefer a wider toe box and low to zero drop shoes. These shoes have a wider toe box and a 5 mm drop so while not zero drop, they are definitely toward the zero drop end of the spectrum. I like a moderate stack hight to give protection, cushion but still decent trail feel I'm a runner of many years and run rocky SW USA trails. I have owned many brands over the last two decades: New Balance, Montrail, Salomon, Altra. I've been running the latter for 7 yrs. While I genereally liked the fit of Altra, I was not super happy with Altra's durability or the sole design and was looking for an alternative... Cue Topo, a relatively young startup shoe company founded by a veteran runner and shoe rep.Some things to note:(1) The MTN Racer 2 runs a bit large big. I recommend trying them on and probably downsizing a half size. I'm normally a mens 10.5-11 and wear a 10 in this (still provides proper gap between my toe and the end of the toe box to allow for rock bumping and downhills).(2) I did try on the Topo Terraventure 3 (incase you're considering that) and found that the Terraventure sole felt quite noodly but the MTN Racer 2 was ideal (a very different from the Terraventure), better feeling shoe and has the perfect amount of sole stiffness for trail purposes.(3) the soft round laces stay tied! No need for a double knot, no need to fuss with my double knotted laces thing to get my shoes off, yay!(4) The tongue is thinner than most and I wan't sure how I'd like it. Well it's thin but it's not uncomfortable at all. Maybe due to the choice of laces. Don't fear the thin, light tongue (at least for short to medium mileage, as I haven't done more than 10 miles at a time).These shoes are awesome, highly recommended.
I hope your R&D guys run in sand and dust at an average mountain pace. If they do you'll be bringing back the ripstop. I owned 3 pair of MTN Racers just because of the outer fabric and my wife owned 2 pair after I recommended them.The Ultraventure with a ripstop shell would be the best shoe on the market that isn't a zero-drop Altra. I can't run in zeros or I would just buy an Altra.I would buy this combo, Ultraventure with ripstop outer, all day long. My feet would be clean, dust and sand free.The Ultraventure is one of the most comfy shoes I've had but my feet get trashed with the Rocky Mountain dust and sand. The MTN racer kept my feet clean but didn't last as long, were not as comfy and then you took the ripstop away. The ripstop is bomb proof in brush, ... MoreI hope your R&D guys run in sand and dust at an average mountain pace. If they do you'll be bringing back the ripstop. I owned 3 pair of MTN Racers just because of the outer fabric and my wife owned 2 pair after I recommended them.The Ultraventure with a ripstop shell would be the best shoe on the market that isn't a zero-drop Altra. I can't run in zeros or I would just buy an Altra.I would buy this combo, Ultraventure with ripstop outer, all day long. My feet would be clean, dust and sand free.The Ultraventure is one of the most comfy shoes I've had but my feet get trashed with the Rocky Mountain dust and sand. The MTN racer kept my feet clean but didn't last as long, were not as comfy and then you took the ripstop away. The ripstop is bomb proof in brush, scree, and sharp traverses.Talk to an average trail runner, not the elites, and bring back the ripstop.Sincerely,Al
Topo, the shoe is amazing. Please please please do something about those spongy, water-absorbing insoles. The cushion level on them is great, but unless the shoes never experience temps above 60F, those insoles are so porous on the underside they are literal sponges and hold water and squish.Maybe a type of coating on them to keep them sealed or mostly watertight? It isn't even in long runs, just 4 miles in hot weather, and those insoles soak up so much water I can wring them out.Amazing job on the shoes themselves though! A huge fan of the eyelets on the tongue to hold it in place. I know some athletes had issues with the toe rubbing the top of the shoes but I never had that issue. Solid shoe! Just really really think the insoles need some major changes.
I'm really enjoying this shoe so far. I got the mangos so I have to call them Goldilocks because they're just right. I come from a long line of Altras because I like zero drop shoes. I do wish the Mt. Racer was a zero drop or no more than 3mm, but 5mm is acceptable to my legs/feet/knees. The Altras are falling apart before the soles wear out, lame! And they are not backing up their product, so I'm out. This shoe has all the goods for my use, cush, light, and nimble handling, and so far durable. I'm at 100 miles so far. The Mega grip is the industry standard and 100%. The upper is slippery, tough, and breathable. The slippery part is key, stuff doesn't catch on the shoe therefore the upper doesn't tear. Love the secure heal cup and the thin tongue. The amount of cush ... MoreI'm really enjoying this shoe so far. I got the mangos so I have to call them Goldilocks because they're just right. I come from a long line of Altras because I like zero drop shoes. I do wish the Mt. Racer was a zero drop or no more than 3mm, but 5mm is acceptable to my legs/feet/knees. The Altras are falling apart before the soles wear out, lame! And they are not backing up their product, so I'm out. This shoe has all the goods for my use, cush, light, and nimble handling, and so far durable. I'm at 100 miles so far. The Mega grip is the industry standard and 100%. The upper is slippery, tough, and breathable. The slippery part is key, stuff doesn't catch on the shoe therefore the upper doesn't tear. Love the secure heal cup and the thin tongue. The amount of cush is perfect. Topo nailed it, and it's $40-$50 less than an Altra. One more thing; I'm a tough reviewer with very high expectations and I'm impressed with this shoe.
I'm really enjoying this shoe so far. I got the mangos so I have to call them Goldilocks. I come from a long line of Altras because I like zero drop shoes. I do wish the Mt. Racer was a zero drop or no more than 3mm, but 5mm is acceptable to my legs/feet/knees. The Altras are falling apart before the soles wear out, lame! And they are not backing up their product, so I'm out. This shoe has all the goods for my style, cush, light, and nimble handling, and so far durable. I'm at 100 miles so far. The Mega grip is the industry standard and 100%. The upper is slippery, tough, and breathable. The slippery part is key, stuff doesn't catch on the shoe therefore the upper doesn't tear. Love the secure heal cup and the thin tongue. The amount of cush is perfect. Topo nailed ... MoreI'm really enjoying this shoe so far. I got the mangos so I have to call them Goldilocks. I come from a long line of Altras because I like zero drop shoes. I do wish the Mt. Racer was a zero drop or no more than 3mm, but 5mm is acceptable to my legs/feet/knees. The Altras are falling apart before the soles wear out, lame! And they are not backing up their product, so I'm out. This shoe has all the goods for my style, cush, light, and nimble handling, and so far durable. I'm at 100 miles so far. The Mega grip is the industry standard and 100%. The upper is slippery, tough, and breathable. The slippery part is key, stuff doesn't catch on the shoe therefore the upper doesn't tear. Love the secure heal cup and the thin tongue. The amount of cush is perfect. Topo nailed it, and it's $40-$50 less than an Altra. One more thing; I'm a tough reviewer with very high expectations and I'm impressed with this shoe.
I've put some miles on these now after also using the original Mtn Racer. The new ZipFoam really makes a huge difference, and is a great foam that is more cushy, but has a solid rebound so it doesn't feel all squishy. Durability so far has been good. While I preferred the originals upper material, this new one has been a bit more breathable, tho at the cost of allowing more trail ash as grit thru into my socks. The MegaGrip outsold is the best I've ever worn, in both wet and dry.My only wish for improvement is to add a little bit more padding at the top of the tongue. When I lace them up tight to get a snug fit, the laces there cut into the top of my instep a bit more than I would like.Other than that, I really wish Topo would offer these in a understated dark ... MoreI've put some miles on these now after also using the original Mtn Racer. The new ZipFoam really makes a huge difference, and is a great foam that is more cushy, but has a solid rebound so it doesn't feel all squishy. Durability so far has been good. While I preferred the originals upper material, this new one has been a bit more breathable, tho at the cost of allowing more trail ash as grit thru into my socks. The MegaGrip outsold is the best I've ever worn, in both wet and dry.My only wish for improvement is to add a little bit more padding at the top of the tongue. When I lace them up tight to get a snug fit, the laces there cut into the top of my instep a bit more than I would like.Other than that, I really wish Topo would offer these in a understated dark gray/black or true navy blue /gray type color way. It'd be nice to wear them on travel trips without a bunch of neon nonsense standing out. And offer the 12.5 in all colors as well.
I have struggled for a while to find a trail shoe that is stable (I over-pronate and wear orthotics), wide in the toebox, neat at the heel and generally rugged enough to cope with mountains, trails, beaches and the odd stretch of tarmac. After a bit of searching I came across the Mtn Racer 2 which seemed to offer what I needed.So far they seem to be living up to my expectations. They are not perfect but I have now run around 60 miles in them (including one 20 miler) and the pro's far out weigh the cons.Bad stuff first (and this is purely from my perspective) ...The tongue is very thin and and as such you can feel the laces across the top of your feet. It's not enough to be a huge problem but it's a bit odd for shoes that are priced at the top end of market.I ... MoreI have struggled for a while to find a trail shoe that is stable (I over-pronate and wear orthotics), wide in the toebox, neat at the heel and generally rugged enough to cope with mountains, trails, beaches and the odd stretch of tarmac. After a bit of searching I came across the Mtn Racer 2 which seemed to offer what I needed.So far they seem to be living up to my expectations. They are not perfect but I have now run around 60 miles in them (including one 20 miler) and the pro's far out weigh the cons.Bad stuff first (and this is purely from my perspective) ...The tongue is very thin and and as such you can feel the laces across the top of your feet. It's not enough to be a huge problem but it's a bit odd for shoes that are priced at the top end of market.I am finding it difficult to get the shoes laced in a way that keeps the heel nice and snug without having the laces pulled really tight (not good). On longer runs I have found myself adjusting the laces a couple of times.Whilst the heel has a low external cup I would have preferred to have a more traditional solid internal heel cup. For me it makes for a more secure and supported feeling.Price - Great shoes but a bit pricey. I will wait and see how long they last though, it may be that the 'cost per mile' works out to be better than other shoes I have owned and they turn out to be worth every penny.The uppers are very light, the material looks pretty tough but at this stage not sure how well they will stand up to sharp rocks and stones. Open minded though and time will tell. Related to this (but a totally personal thing) I prefer a more substantial toe bumper, something a bit more protective. They have an OK bumper but something a bit more '4x4' would be better.Not a problem just an observation but I did find I had to go for a half size down from my normal shoe size, but appreciate that may just be because in the past I was buying a slightly larger size to gain a bit of extra width in the toe box.Right now the good stuff...The outsoles are great. I have run on the road, grass, trails, mountain tracks, sand, and coastal rocks and they have coped with everything. I have not been able to try them in really muddy conditions yet but they have coped well with the small sections of mud I have had to run through. I am pretty confident they will perform well, so no concerns at all in this area.The support seems pretty good. Although these aren't 'proper' support shoes they do have a tri-density mid sole, with a bit of posting and a nice broad base with a totally flat outsole. So far they have felt really supportive. Not sure I would run huge distances on the road with them (and I wouldn't but them for that) but the short sections I have done have felt fine.The fit is pretty good. The wide toebox is a revelation (no more 'burning' toes) it may not suit everyone but if your feet start to feel 'cramped' after a few miles these could be the shoes for you. The low drop design (5mm) hasn't been an issue and I have 'migrated' with out any problems. Overall they really comfortable and I was able to complete a 10 mile run in them straight out of the box. I didn't plan to run that far but they felt so good I just bashed on.Cushioning is nice, not too bouncey but enough to feel good underfoot without loosing feedback from the trail.I mentioned earlier these are quite expensive but the build quality is great. My usual preference is for more sedate colours so these are a bit of a departure but I really like the look of them and, unusually, I have had several people comment on how good they look.So in conclusion, really pleased with these shoes. It's early days but they are performing well.
The original Mtn Racer was my favorite trail shoe of all time, so the second version didn't have a lot to improve on in my opinion. Unfortunately though, this version doesn't quite do it for me. Still a good shoe, but no longer my favorite, and I am especially hesitant about grabbing them for my long, technical runs.My biggest issues:1) I'm struggling to get a good fit in the forefoot. On very technical terrain the new mesh just feels sloppier and I've been twisting my ankles from time to time. This used to be a common occurrence when I wore *ltras, and it's the reason I switched to topos in the first place. The original mountain racer always felt snug and secure, and still left me with plenty of wiggle room.2) When I tighten the laces to try and minimize the ... MoreThe original Mtn Racer was my favorite trail shoe of all time, so the second version didn't have a lot to improve on in my opinion. Unfortunately though, this version doesn't quite do it for me. Still a good shoe, but no longer my favorite, and I am especially hesitant about grabbing them for my long, technical runs.My biggest issues:1) I'm struggling to get a good fit in the forefoot. On very technical terrain the new mesh just feels sloppier and I've been twisting my ankles from time to time. This used to be a common occurrence when I wore *ltras, and it's the reason I switched to topos in the first place. The original mountain racer always felt snug and secure, and still left me with plenty of wiggle room.2) When I tighten the laces to try and minimize the sloppiness of the forefoot, they bite into the tops of my feet. For the most part, I don't really feel it, but on sustained, steep, technical downhills it can be quite painful. I find myself constantly trying to adjust the fit until I get a happy medium where my feet are locked down, but it's not painful.3) I'm a bit nervous about the durability of the new mesh material. All that sloppy "drift" in the forefoot is putting added stress on the upper, and I fear that will eventually lead to blowouts. With ~100 miles on the shoe so far, that doesn't seem to be happening yet, so I really have no evidence to support this other than past experiences with *ltras.4) Always a minor consideration, but the colors are horrid. On races and adventure runs I don't like to be too flashy -- I understand this is the trend, but I'd love a more toned-down color scheme. The original red/yellow, and the new mustard color just doesn't do it for me. Total personal preference, but what's wrong with subtle blues and greens or a minimalist design?
I absolutely love the wrap and fit of this shoe. The MTN Racer 2 does an exceptional job of providing incredible wrapping around the ankle pocket and forefoot area while leaving *just enough* room in the toe box where I don't feel cramped nor like I'm all sloppy. I wouldn't say that I have bony protrusions on my heals, but they're definitely a little pronounced. That being said, I don't ever feel them while running in these shoes (I do in other brands) and can vouch that the materials topo used in the heel pocket are superior... I HATE other brands' cheap materials that rip/shred after 50-100 miles. Topo took the time to make sure the the shoe (inside and out) will weather well through the miles of use and abuse. The laces are rock solid and hold a knot well. ... MoreI absolutely love the wrap and fit of this shoe. The MTN Racer 2 does an exceptional job of providing incredible wrapping around the ankle pocket and forefoot area while leaving *just enough* room in the toe box where I don't feel cramped nor like I'm all sloppy. I wouldn't say that I have bony protrusions on my heals, but they're definitely a little pronounced. That being said, I don't ever feel them while running in these shoes (I do in other brands) and can vouch that the materials topo used in the heel pocket are superior... I HATE other brands' cheap materials that rip/shred after 50-100 miles. Topo took the time to make sure the the shoe (inside and out) will weather well through the miles of use and abuse. The laces are rock solid and hold a knot well. Traction is incredible - I'm a Pacific Northwest runner (cough cough rain / rocks / roots cough cough) and have been very pleased with the confident foot strikes as I'm rambling through the woods.
I was loyal to a certain company of "foot-shaped" shoes for years. Had that company stayed true to their original ideas, I'd have never discovered Topo. Topo stepped in and filled the gap that the 'other' company had -- well -- done away with. That is, Topo is truly a foot shaped shoe. Further, the cushion on this shoe is like none I have ever experienced. I've got 150 miles on these and the cushion still feel like new. The uppers are strong, the midsole is still soft, and the Vibram outsole is tough as nails and sticky as taffy. This is the best shoe I've run in - ever. So, Topo, please don't feel the pressure to change too frequently. It's ok with me if you just change the colors from year-to-year, but your formula works. Speaking of the color, this school bus ... MoreI was loyal to a certain company of "foot-shaped" shoes for years. Had that company stayed true to their original ideas, I'd have never discovered Topo. Topo stepped in and filled the gap that the 'other' company had -- well -- done away with. That is, Topo is truly a foot shaped shoe. Further, the cushion on this shoe is like none I have ever experienced. I've got 150 miles on these and the cushion still feel like new. The uppers are strong, the midsole is still soft, and the Vibram outsole is tough as nails and sticky as taffy. This is the best shoe I've run in - ever. So, Topo, please don't feel the pressure to change too frequently. It's ok with me if you just change the colors from year-to-year, but your formula works. Speaking of the color, this school bus orange has been my favorite color since I had my first circus peanut. So, if you keep this color, that'd be cool also.I've already purchased multiple pairs of these shoes, so I should be good for a while. Try this shoe.
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