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- Weight per Pair – Size 15 US 746 grams
- Sizes available (US) 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 15
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Rating:8.9 / 10Comfort1.7 / 2Durability1.9 / 2Support Stability1.8 / 2Weight1.8 / 2Value for Money1.7 / 2
Topo Ultraventure Pro Trail Running Shoe Review
The thing that always drives me insane about almost every shoe manufacturer is their incessant need to keep on releasing new models and often the changes are fairly minor or just cosmetic. Not so with this latest version of the Topo Ultraventure model, the Topo Ultraventure Pro. Now this review like the others on this site is about how these shoes perform as a hiking shoe and not as a trail running shoe so keep that in mind as you read.
Tóm lược đại ý quan trọng trong bài
- Topo Ultraventure Pro Trail Running Shoe Review
- We Don’t Like
- Would I Use These Shoes for Hiking?
- Other Versions
- Australian Hiker Newsletter
This is the third version in this range after the Topo Ultraventureand Topo Ultraventure 2, and while I usually post a shoe review after around 200 km of use, in this case I have been wearing my Topo Ultraventure Pro shoes since December 2020, giving them a good workout for approximately 5 months and 700 km. So how did they go?
Before I look at this model lets look at the Topo range in general. Topo Athletic make a range of trail running shoes and when you start researching them you realise the possible confusion with Altra shoes. I think many people who have looked at the Altra range, will also be fans of the Topo range. The direction that Topo has taken its features means you are going to lean towards one brand or another.
Like the rest of the Topo range the Ultraventure Pro is a wide foot shaped toe box similar to Altra and they also have a brand specific gaiter attachment point but thats where the similarities end.
Size-wise Im a size 15 US and this model of shoe fits quite well and runs true to size. Im finding these days that the more recent models from Altra tend to run a bit wider from front to back along the entire length of the shoe.The Topo shoes tend to be more of a medium width from the rear through to the mid point of the shoe and while they broaden out at the front, they arent as wide as Altra. While I do have broad feet, I find Topo to be very comfortable even after multiple days on the trail when my feet swell.
Unlike Altra most of the Topo shoes arent automaticallyzero drop shoes. In the case of the Topo Ultraventure Pro you have 30 mm rubber under the heel and 25 mm rubber under the front of the foot giving you a 5 mm drop. Hikers either love or hate zero drop shoes and the Ultraventure Pro has avoided this feature which make them more suitable to a wider range of hikers. Im a large guy weighing in at over 100kg and the cushioning on these shoes, while firm provides excellent tư vấn.
The soles of these shoes are a Vibram sole and in this model, they are reasonably firm. The Topo website highlights another option, the Topo MTN Racer, which has the same thickness sole but is not as rigid. The tread is also reasonably aggressive so they grip well in both wet and dry conditions. One thing that make these a great shoe from my perspective is that they have a flat section in the middle of the sole. If you are using a more robust canvas style gaiter with an underfoot strap then this shoe is one of the best choices you can make.
In wearing these shoes there was some things I couldnt quite place when comparing them to other Topo models. The different appearance is really just cosmetic. Probably the biggest change which isnt really visible is the sole construction. The materials used in the sole sit on the firm end of the range when comparing them to the two previous models. Probably the biggest difference with the Ultraventure Pro is that ithas a rock plate in the front of the shoe which provides additional protection from sharp and irregular shaped stones and roots.While this is aimed at runners, hikers with heavier packs will also appreciate this feature particularly on rockier trails.
The front and back of these shoes have good protection so if you manage to kick rocks you are well protected. All this combined offers a very stable and protective shoe that also has a good degree of sensitivity on the trail. Something most people will appreciate.
The upper on these shoes is water resistant rather than waterproof but will cope better than most shoes in moist conditions including heavy frost and rain. I often walk through thick wet vegetation and these shoes dont even notice it. In addition the mesh material has a reasonably tight weaveand keeps almost all but the finest dust out.
Price-wise the RRP of these shoes in nước Australia is $250 which is very similar to other high quality trail runners and trail shoes. Given they will last all but the most full-on hikers for acouple of years for1000+ km they end up being very good value.
Now for the negatives, and there really is only one. Something specific to me is that as a size 15 US foot I make up a very small section of the population with size 12 and above only accounting for around 2% of the population. I was paying close attention to the US Topo website when this shoe was released and purchased a pair almost immediately and long before they hit nước Australia. (A word of warning here that when purchasing from the US manufacturer they work out to be more expensive by the time you receive them than when purchased in nước Australia.) At the time of this review there was good availability and I have just purchased a second pair purely for an upcoming 1200 km hike on the Heysen Trail.
The only other negative, and its being pretty picky, is that the colour choices are limited to one option, and thats forest green and orange. Its not a major issue and the colour doesnt really show the dirt.
So how have they performed? Ive been wearing these shoes for just on 700 km now and while they are starting to show signs of wear on some sections of the sole, I fully expect them to easily last 1000-1200 km. I will update you on this in another few months as I get to that stage. As with most of the shoes I wear and test, while they appear to be in good condition I can feel the tư vấn disappear as they age but thats not the case with these shoes which have the same level of tư vấn as when they were new the tư vấn hasnt collapsed.
From my perspective the Topo Ultraventure Pro is the best trail shoe that Topo has produced and I believe in them so much that they will be my shoe of choice for myupcoming 1200 km thru hike on the Heysen Trail in South nước Australia.
We Like
- Comfortable footwear with a good degree of protection all round provided by the materials used in the sole and the rock plate on the forefoot that provides extra protection
- A very durable trail runner
- Very stable over a variety of terrain providing good traction and stability
- Reasonably lightweight which reduces the impact on the legs after long days hiking
- Wide toe box to allow your feet to expand on those longer hikes (medium width at the rear and mid foot)
- Low profile without being Zero Dropwhich will suit a wide range of hikers
- They breathe well so your feet dont overheat. Stay dry in all but the wettest conditions, and dry reasonably quickly in warm weather when they get wet
- Brand specific gaiter attachment but can also work with other brands of lycra style gaiters
- The sole on these shoes works well with heavy duty gaiters, they almost seem to be designed for it
We Don’t Like
- As someone with size 15 US feet Topo never seem to produce enough of the bigger sizes
- Not one of the more common shoes on the market so you may need to look for them or buy trực tuyến. If buying trực tuyến choose a store that has a good return policy
Would I Use These Shoes for Hiking?
Definitely! In fact this is my shoe of choice for my upcoming 1200 km Heysen Trail trip. They just tick all the right boxes for me as a trail shoe goes
Best Use
- For hikers who want a good mix of comfort, durability and shoe protection, this is a great shoe
- For hikers with a wide forefoot
Buy One
You can purchase the Topo Ultraventure Pro Trail Running Shoe Online at Amazon nước Australia or Injinji Performance Products
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Investment
$250.00 AUD RRP
Other Versions
- Available in both mens and womens sizings
- Topo Athletic also has a range of other shoes suitable for both hiking and trail running
Topo Ultraventure Pro Trail Running Shoe (Forest and Orange colour)
Topo Ultraventure Pro side view
Topo Ultraventure Pro rear view
Topo Ultraventure Pro front view
Insert on Topo Ultraventure Pro. The insert doesnt faze me one way or another
Topo Ultraventure Pro Sole view
Topo Ultraventure Pro close up of sole. Topo provides a clear section mid sole that allows you to wear this shoe with heavy duty gaiters
Topo Ultraventure Pro close up of sole after 700 km. Still going strong and providing plenty of tư vấn and cushioning
Disclaimer
This review was done with product purchased by Australian Hiker from a retail store
Australian Hiker Newsletter
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