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Stability shoes have never been more comfortable—the women's Topo Athletic Aura road-running shoes combine a supportive ride with max cushioning and roomy toe boxes so you get the best of everything.
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View all Topo Athletic Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Stability |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 38 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 33 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | ZipFoam (EVA/TPU blend) |
Outsole | Rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2.2 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 |
UK | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10 |
EU | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 |
Mondo | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11.2 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I work full time in retail and have always suffered from foot pain. For years I wore Brooks (Ghost or Glycerin) but more recently I developed plantar fasciitis. Looking to heal and prevent it redeveloping I started looking into a wider toe box, thicker stack and stability. These shoes have been amazing so far. Very little foot pain So far I have tried: Topo Phantom (not quite enough padding) Topo Atmos (too cushy without the stability) Altra Via Olympus (next best to the Topo Aura) Altra Paradigm (didn’t work for me) Hoka Bondi wide (didn’t work for me) Brooks Ghost Max (was very tight and painful in the ankle area, may be better once broke in but I couldn’t handle it) **Bought these locally but will be purchasing more from Rei Coop once I can afford it.
I work full time in retail and have always suffered from foot pain. For years I wore Brooks (Ghost or Glycerin) but more recently I developed plantar fasciitis. Looking to heal and prevent it redeveloping I started looking into a wider toe box, thicker stack and stability. These shoes have been amazing so far. Very little foot pain So far I have tried: Topo Phantom (not quite enough padding) Topo Atmos (too cushy without the stability) Altra Via Olympus (next best to the Topo Aura) Altra Paradigm (didn’t work for me) Hoka Bondi wide (didn’t work for me) Brooks Ghost Max (was very tight and painful in the ankle area, may be better once broke in but I couldn’t handle it) **Bought these locally but will be purchasing more from Rei Coop once I can afford it.
I have erosive osteoarthritis, neuropathy & my toes are curving with joint loss & metatarsal degeneration, so my feet hurt. These shoes have been the MOST comfortable shoes for daily walking & all day wear. I wore Hoka bondi 7 &8's for 6 months prior & these are so much more stable & comfortable with a wide toe box & REAL comfort! My heel sits in the shoe more deeply, great arch support, & cushioning that feels more plush, yet stable. Get yourself a pair!
I found that these shoes are extremely comfortable, wider through the toe box. I was able to use a heal lock in order to more customize the shoe for my foot. Today, I literally wore them for an entire day and was extremely comfortable. I felt like my feet could breathe. I like the support that this shoe is giving me at this moment -- of course they are new. This is one of the few times that I have purchases a running-type shoe that isn't New Balance, and so far, I'm impressed. The shoe is very cushioning, and I feel like there is a heal cup that helps keep my heal in place. I personally like the wider toe box area, that allows me to relax my feet within the shoe. Overtime, I will find out if the shoe maintains that nice cushiony feeling. I hope in several months I still feel the same way about them, as I do today.
My favorite Topo shoe so far and I’ve worn a lot. I usually need to buy men’s to accommodate my bunions but these fit perfectly. I save them for my road runnings but I might need to buy another pair to wear all the time.The purple color is awesome.
I have wide feet and high arches. I find the wider toe box and cushion to be just perfect for my feet and how I run (I do pronate). Definitely like this better than my Hoka Bondis.
These shoes are so comfortable. I’ve struggled with ingrown toenails for years before realizing my shoes needed bigger toe boxes. Topo is my new go to brand for shoes. These are very attractive as well as comfortable. True to size.
I am a health care worker on my feet roughly 9 hrs a day. I have bilateral knee replacements and after those found that I needed stability shoes as my gait had changed. These are my new favorites. I have the TOPO Ultraflys, which are stability also. These new Auras add cushioning to that. Very comfortable for long days on your feet. And the color is great too. I have found the size to be true and the thicker sole gives me a little more height too!
I wanted to love these! They are so stable and pretty. But for some reason, there is a trend to cut that side ankle area down lower than it used to be. I could not keep my heel in. Also though, I'm using orthotics. But don't have that issue nearly as much on other Topos.
I can note EVEN BELIEVE how much I love these shoes, I wear them to run, walk, weightlifting. they are incredible. I feel very stable when hitting fast moves they are the most incredible shoes, try them and u will buy them...