Topo Athletic  Aura Road-Running Shoes - Men's

Full disclosure: I am not a runner, as I have meniscal tears in both my osteoarthritic knees. I purchased this pair to have some walking around shoes that are stable, comfortable, and with the right level of cushioning for my purposes, I rate these a five. Ive had these less than two days, but the walking in these Topos are a revelation. It’s the first time in a while I’ve walked around town and forgotten about my knees.And I didn’t have to slide in any arch supports, oIt helps that the shape of the shoe mirrors the shape of my foot: wide at the front, narrow heel. Will these hold up? Time will tell, but they seem well made.

As someone who ran in Altras for years, Topo is my new favorite. Their shoes have the wide forefoot like Altra but just feel a whole lot more comfortable. With so many design changes in recent years, I can no longer find an Altra that feels good on my feet. Topo has all the good qualities I originally liked about Altra and none of the more recent liabilities. On my first run the Aura felt secure and cushy, providing solid stability and a softness that I like without making my feet feel too isolated from the road. I hope they hold up and will re-post after a few months of running.

Great shoe. Good stack height. Wide toe box. Replaced my altras as my daily shoes. Very comfortable with good support. Just purchased my 2nd pair for wearing to the office in addition to being my training shoe for runs

I may switch to me s topo running shoes Nice room ball of foot and toes but still stay secure on heel I do miss a bit more supporting feel at the arch I’m wondering will they hold up longer in cushioning than a woman’s shoe I’m only 130# but I walk a lot …time will tell

After buying the same shoes for a while, I thought I would try something different. Mainly because this brand offered a wider toe box - it delivered - plus the comfort is ideal

Good shoes, great cushion, low ankle, feels comfortable

I bought a pair of very expensive (Topo) sneakers. Customer service was great both in the shoe department and at the register. Tanya? Tonya? at the register was personable and helpful, as always. (I think she was on register at one of my previous visits.)

I find these shoes very comfortable. The toe box is roomy. The heel box seems to be a bit larger than just about any shoe I’ve tried. The rep recommended a runners lace. My only complaint is the sole material gets shredded by my bicycle pedals worse than any she I’ve ever owned. I bought them on sale but man $170 seems like a lot for a pair of running shoes. I hope they hold up for awhile.

Excellent support and comfort in distance brisk road walking—am a diabetic with neuropathy in feet— need the cushioning/firm upper front shoe combination uniquely found with too and some Hokas

I have fought with these shoes for six months and enough is enough! They are in the Goodwill box today. I read about them in a Wall Street Journal (Possibly NYT) about running shoe "Influencers", and their favorite shoes. That should have been my first indication to stay away. Well, I took the bait and put my $168.00 on the counter. I constantly feel as though I am going to fall backwards in them, and my hips start yelling at me after five minutes walking in them. The provide almost zero support and stability. I replaced them with five-year old Sauconys and Reeboks I had in the closet. I was looking for a comfortable walking shoe with a wider toe box. I got "bupkus" on the comfort and too much toe box, I am unable to drive my manual transmission vehicle with the shoes on. Granted, the vehicle has a narrow footwell. A bad choice on my part, and an expensive lesson when adding in the $78.00 inserts I bought a few days after the shoe purchase to try and improve the fit and feel. Live and learn. Topo is off the list.