Running Shoes Buying Guide

No rain check or weather delay needed on your daily run with these Topo Athletic road-running shoes. Their eVent® waterproofing helps your feet stay dry and comfy no matter the forecast.
Imported.
View all Topo Athletic Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Engineered mesh (30% recycled) with eVent bootie |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | ZipFoam |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.6 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| Type of Waterproofing | eVent stormST 1-layer waterproof bootie |
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I have worn the Topo Ultraventure Trail runner since that line was launched. Always fit perfectly, comfortably and blister free out of the box. My go to for backpacking, hiking, and about town. I wanted a waterproof for travel but the Terraventure was too rugged a shoe for about town usage. So to the road I went and Topo's Phantom 4 WP running shoes. Out of the box and on my feet and- what, where is that wide toe box? Shoe felt very tight, no ability to splay toes and could tell there would be rubbing on sides. When I held my Ultraventure 4 sole-to-sole with the Phantom, there was a clear difference in forefoot width, If you have a narrow foot (C or less) may not matter but for most of us who value that roomy toe box, Topo missed the mark here.
I needed a waterproof shoe, but the store only had the non-WP Phantom 4 in stock, so that's what I tried on. It felt like all my other Topos, so I went home and ordered the Phantom 4 WP online. The toe box was not the same as the non-WP. Returned. I love Topos, but this would not work for me.
The shoe is incredibly comfortable but size up at least 1/2 size to allow for the thickness of the waterproofing materials. The shoe laces are terrible and don't stay tied even when double knotted. How is that possible?
Absolute comfort. Plenty of room for toes. Water proof is a game changer.
These shoes feel great on my feet and put a bounce in my step. Good arch support, lightweight, ample toe box.
Very comfortable, nestles my feet into place. Room to wiggle toes. Fantastic support


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