Known for their comfort, expert fit, and high performance in road and trail running circles, Topo Athletic has proudly announced the appointment of Ashleigh Cook, as Sales Director, U.S. Wholesale. In this position, Cook will lead Topo’s domestic sales team, working strategically with a growing network of retailer accounts and independent sales agents. Cook brings… [view more]
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Someone Like Me
For International Women’s Day our PR Consultant, Kristine David, shares her heartfelt journey to becoming an Ironman, highlighting the strength, passion, and determination all woman have within them. If you told me 10 years ago (before I had kids) that I would someday swim 2.4 miles, ride a bike for 112 miles and run for… [view more]
A Great Ultraventure: The Pursuit of the Triple Crown (Part 3)
Catch up with the Bennetts as they recount thru-hiking the Triple Crown. These trails include the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide, & Appalachian Trail.
Introducing Ultrarunner Anthony Lee as our newest Elite Athlete!
Today we’re excited to announce Anthony Lee as our newest Elite Athlete! Anthony is already part of the Topo family, as he joined our Apex Crew ambassador team a year ago and with his ultrarunning pursuit taking off, we’re so excited to continue our partnership with him. Anthony is a 28-year-old mountain, ultra, and trail… [view more]
The Democratization of Speed: Specter Running Shoe Design
We have been thrilled to see the positive response to Specter: our first high-cushioned, up-tempo trainer. Seeing so many runners enjoying the shoe validates the goals we set out to achieve when creating the product — after all, we designed it in the hopes that it would provide a fast, fun, and comfortable ride for… [view more]
A Great Ultraventure: The Pursuit of the Triple Crown (Part 2)
The Bennett Family is trail famous for thru-hiking both the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Continental Divide Trails. On April 13, the family started their quest to complete the Triple Crown by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (the Triple Crown = Pacific Crest + Continental Divide + Appalachian Trails) with all members of their family sporting… [view more]
Behind the Scenes: Ultrafly 4 Photoshoot with Topo Elite, Sho Gray
We love when our elite athletes can model for our photoshoots, especially when it’s for their all-time favorite shoe. We were thrilled when pro ultrarunner Sho Gray was able to squeeze us into his very busy training and volunteering schedule to do a photoshoot for the new Ultrafly 4. He brought the “classic Sho” energy… [view more]
The Only Way Out is Through: Finding Oneself in the Mosaic
Back in March we introduced you to Larsen Tormey, just before he embarked on his 6,000+ mile journey, aiming to complete both the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail this year. Lars has been on the Appalachian Trail now for 50 days and has covered 1,120 miles; roughly over half the trail and a… [view more]
Commemorating Juneteenth At Topo Athletic
On September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to establish that all enslaved people would be forever free. This however, did not free all of those who were enslaved. Almost two years later, on June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with federal orders declaring the emancipation of the… [view more]
When The Medicine Makes You Sick: How my experience with running went toxic and then made me healthy again
Last year, Topo Elite Zac Marion had an emotional reckoning after losing two of the most important people in his life. In reflection of Mental Health Awareness Month and Global Running Day, Zac shares with us how that experience forced him to take a hard look at the way he coped with his pain via… [view more]