Topo Blog
We believe in protecting wild places for now and for the future. That’s why we are proud members of The Conservation Alliance. Since 1989, they’ve helped to conserve 73 million acres and 3,580 river miles, remove or halt 37 dams, purchase 21 climbing areas, and designate five marine reserves. From April 19-25, we’re joining forces… [view more]
This week, Topo Athletic has banded with a group of like-minded outdoor brands committed to donating 5% of online sales from April 21-27 to The Conservation Alliance in celebration of Earth Day. Check out a full list of participating brands here. Imagine a planet where wild places, wildlife, and people thrive together. The Conservation Alliance… [view more]
REI Co-op has announced the Topo Athletic Trailventure as a new recipient of the REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award, an accolade that spotlights top-performing gear and apparel by brands sold at the co-op. Winners were awarded based on field testing, REI expertise, co-op member and customer feedback, and sustainability attributes. “We’ve been helping people get outside and find great gear… [view more]
You may have noticed Andrea as the fresh face featured in some of our most recent photography of the Ultraventure Pro and Ultraventure 2 trail models we launched over the last couple of months. It was such a great opportunity to work with Andrea as a model for our photoshoot set on location at Antelope… [view more]
We connected with Sandi Nypaver after smoke from the devastating Camp Fire forced race organizers to cancel the North Face Endurance Challenge Championships in San Francisco last fall. Staying nimble and positive, Sandi took the opportunity to release her training on another goal of hers: to set the fastest known time running the Grand Canyon,… [view more]
Do you share your athletic journey (the good, bad, and ugly) in hopes of inspiring others? Are you a footwear or natural-running expert? Do you know everyone at your local running store by name? Do you have a unique perspective or backstory? Are you looking for ways to provide helpful… [view more]
We’re thrilled to announce that Sho Gray, ultrarunner (road and trail) and Tennessee State Record holder for the 100 miler, is joining our elite team! Let’s send him good vibes as he tackles the Desert Solstice 24 hour and 100 mile track invitational this weekend in Phoenix, AZ! When we heard about Sho, we found… [view more]
Why did you make this shoe? After a great reception to the original Ultrafly, we wanted to keep the cushioning and light guidance that people enjoyed, but make the shoe even better with some key updates: The last was modified to fit snugger in the heel and roomier in the toe box. More toe spring… [view more]
Growing up along foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains in the 60’s and 70’s, I developed a special relationship with the outdoors. In those years, I spent most of my time outside, playing, skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, tubing creeks and streams, and chasing after wildlife. The foothills around Golden, Colorado were mostly undeveloped,… [view more]
WHY WE MADE IT // Trail shoes have become synonymous with big and bulky but it doesn’t have to be that way! Meet the Runventure 2: a trail shoe that pairs the lightweight flexibility of a road shoe with enough ruggedness and protection for the trail. We combined a zero-drop platform with a relaxed heel… [view more]