Topo Blog
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]
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]
WHY WE MADE IT // All Topo shoe models start with our signature natural-fit ingredients: wide toe box, contoured fit in the midfoot and heel, and a low drop (5mm and under). From this baseline, we engineer each unique model to meet the needs of different running styles, workouts, terrain, and distance. In the Magnifly… [view more]
As a small (but rapidly growing!) brand, we rely on an expansive network of running communities to glean insights that, paired with 30+ years of footwear design experience, help the Topo fit evolve to deliver the most natural running experience. Our startup status gives us the flexibility to be nimble and adapt quickly, and our… [view more]
Professional Ultrarunner and 5th Place Finisher at Western States 100 2016, Paul Giblin, Signs With Topo Athletic “Urban-dwelling hill seeker” partners with Topo for the 2017 race season and another crack at the most competitive 100-mile race in the U.S. Following Paul Giblin on social media is like being transported to a magical place –… [view more]
Introducing new features, colors and sizes for one of our award-winning trail favorites A Bit of History: The original MT (Mountain trainer) was designed as a hybrid platform: flexible enough for the road and grippy enough for well-groomed trails. About 1 year later, we introduced the MT-2 which added a bit more cushioning and additional structural overlays… [view more]