Running Shoes Buying Guide

Stability shoes have never been more comfortable—the men'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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Imported.
View all Topo Athletic Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| 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. 5.8 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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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 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.
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.)
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.
The sales person was very nice and very helpful! He was great! I returned my tennis shoes because I just changed my mind!! Taking them back was just as easy or easier than Buying them!!!
Great roomy for, very cushioned and designed for runners .