Topo Blog
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]
Topo Elite athlete Rachel McBride turned pro only six years ago and, in the last couple of race seasons, struggled to advance her career at the pace that matched her potential due to a series of foot injuries. Frustrated and confused, she tried a different approach this year that involved a new mobility routine and… [view more]
Rachel Schilkowsky gives us a tour of her running shoe closet and how she rotates through each platform to maximize her training and performance potential. According to a recent survey conducted by the Huffington Post, women over the age of 18 own 20 pairs of shoes on average. If they’re considering only regular, non-athletic shoes, this statistic… [view more]
Last year, ultrarunner Paul Giblin raced his first Western States 100 with a spectacular fifth-place finish. Now he’s back for another crack at the podium and feeling even more prepared than before. Topo’s PR Manager, Kristine David, chats with Paul about what he learned from his experience last year and how he’s preparing to tackle the course again… [view more]
Our VP of Finance shares why the ST-2 is her “renaissance” shoe The powers that be have asked me to write about my love for the ST-2. Let’s start by saying that I am an accountant. I can deliver a top-notch spreadsheet or analysis at a moment’s notice, but writing a blog isn’t really my jam.… [view more]
Veteran Boston Marathoners on the Topo Team lend their wisdom to runners racing Boston for the first time For those of you gearing up to run the Boston Marathon on Monday, we gathered a few stories, tips and highlights to look forward to from our very own veteran Boston Marathoners here at Topo HQ and on… [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]
Welcome Rachel McBride, pro triathlete and our first sponsored athlete! We instantly fell in love with Rachel (a.k.a. The Purple Tiger), which is why this Valentine’s Day announcement is ever-so-perfectly timed. She exudes so much personality and charisma for life and the sport of triathlon that it is no wonder why people are… [view more]