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Made to take you from today's group run to tomorrow's recovery day, the women's Topo Athletic Phantom 4 Road-Running Shoes offer a cushioned, lightweight and responsive ride.
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View all Topo Athletic Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh (30% recycled) |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | ZipFoam |
Outsole | Rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 15.2 ounces |
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 own several pairs of the Phantom 2 & 3’s. They are very comfortable and work well with my custom orthotics. When the 4’s came out it was a no brainer to get them. The color choice was a big mistake. I chose the white and as true to white the first day I wore them they got dirty real quick . Toe box is still nice and wide and the cushion on these are fantastic! I would give 5 stars but my custom orthotics don’t fit that great in this pair. However, thanks to REI’s email they sent it showed different types of ways to lace your shoes although my heel is a little looser wearing at least I can get them on with the orthotics.
Remains a great shoe for phantom 3 fans! It’s more cushion than previous generation so I was uncertain, but it’s still responsive and comfortable. True to size as with the previous gen, fitting well with secure heel and spacious toe box. Happy they came out with white to use as both runner and casual.
I have bunions that have become worse as I've aged. The topo brand was recommended to me by the person who makes my orthotics. These are the best shoes I've had in years and don't irritate my bunions at all. They have a wide toe box, but I still had to buy a wide for them to be comfortable. This shoe will be my go to in the future
They fixed all the negatives in the phantom 3. There is more cushion in the forefoot, more room in the midfoot and no irritation from the arch support. Nice rocker feel. I don’t know how they are for running but they are great for exercise walking. They seem a tiny bit shorter and the heel counter a a bit stiffer. Overall a huge improvement over the last model.
My very wide feet fit without my toes being squished together. Very comfy for me. Mesh helps keep my feet cool.
This is my first pair of Topo shoes. I just got them and have only worn them twice. They are very comfortable, requiring no break in time and I really like the wide toe box.
These are extremely comfortable. I have wide feet and these allow my toes the room they need. I did buy the wide.
Toe box is great. I prefer less cushion to help build leg strength.
These shoes are wonderfully comfortable! Wide in the toe area and well cushioned under the foot.