Today we’re sharing part pour of our series with Dr. Neil Feldman. In the final installment, we take a deep dive into other elements to consider for a proper shoe fit and why they are important. The last of the three main categories is shoe fit and I’ll make an analogy here: A Toyota Corolla… [view more]
Sport Beyond the Binary in 2021
In celebration of International Non-binary Awareness Week, we caught up with the “Purple Tiger” Rach McBride (they/them), the world’s first out non-binary pro triathlete. It’s been a full year since Rach has been able to bravely show their stripes in the professional athlete world and, while there is much more work to be done, so… [view more]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part Three
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, along with other tendinopathies (injured or hurt tendons besides the Achilles), stress fractures, metatarsalgia, bunions, hallux limitus (big toe joint arthritis) and neuromas are the most common ailments that affect runners. The mere awareness of anything that might interfere with a runners’ plans is enough to raise dread, fear and… [view more]
A Most Unusual Season
Today Topo ambassador Nick Tsotu is sharing with us how coaching high school cross-country and track teams during the COVID-19 pandemic not only changed his perspective on running, but united him and his teams more than ever before. I have always been a solitary runner. I am used to running alone. Every day. Sometimes for… [view more]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part Two
Anyone who takes notice of the other creatures in this world will clearly see that we are all made differently. Humans come in all shapes and sizes and have unique patterns of movement (gait) – the feet are no different: some are arched, some are flat, wide or narrow, etc. As our bodies develop, we… [view more]
A Cautionary Tale of Toes and Woes: Part One
Podiatrist Dr. Neil Feldman joins us as a guest author of a multi-part series that walks us through the complicated history between running and shoes, and tips for how to keep our feet healthy for life. Dr. Feldman performed surgery on Topo founder Tony Post a couple of months ago after Tony ignored his symptoms… [view more]
Help us Protect North America’s Wild Places with The Conservation Alliance #WEKEEPITWILD
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]
At the Apex with David Lam
At the Apex is a blog series that strives to introduce you to the stories behind the inspirational people on the Topo Apex Crew — a small, yet powerful group of athletes whose outdoor passions intersect with their larger communities in new and exciting ways. Today, we are excited to introduce one of the newest… [view more]
April is Foot Health Awareness Month!
Did you know that most common foot issues have been linked to modern footwear, which cause the progressive deformation of the foot starting at the age of 3? As the body grows and adapts to new activities, the deformities in a person’s feet start to inhibit the body’s natural balance and kinetic chain, resulting in… [view more]
REI Co-op Honors Topo Athletic Trailventure Hiking Boot with Spring 2021 Editors’ Choice Award
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]