Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Terraventure 4

I got these for daily hiking when I felt that my Pursuits got too squishy. I wore these right out of the box. There was no break-in period. These fit my feet perfectly. I have a narrow foot and have always worn narrow shoes. With the snug midsole and heel, these shoes allow me to have a wide toe box which is way more healthy for my feet. I've been dealing with a tendon injury in one foot and Topos allow me to hike without pain. These shoes have maintained their support and rigidity for several months. I highly recommend these shoes.

I do very technical but shorter runs. Usually wear La Sportiva Wildcats which I love but could use more toe room. The toe box on the Terraventure is so roomy and comfortable. Aside from that, I had problems with the shoes. Lots of slippage on pine needles and gravel. Not enough of a toe guard. Maybe it's the lower drop, but my back actually hurt during and after my run. My knee hurt also. The Wildcats are much more stable. I would recommend the Topos for flatter, easier runs/hikes.

I'm wearing my Topos for work and general wear after developing plantar fasciitis pain in my feet. I searched for a shoe with a wide toe box, secure heel, and strong arch support. I absolutely love these and they're helping a lot with the foot pain. Topo is my new favorite shoe brand and I'm looking forward to hiking in them once my feet heal!

I've had these shoes for a few months and have used them for trail running, hiking, road running, and walking. So far I love them! I have been wearing Altra Lonepeaks for the last ~6 years and I'm finding my Topos to be both more stable (I'm a pronator) because there's more of a heel cup and more comfortable with the little but of cushion. My foot tended to slide laterally with the Altras and that is not an issue with the Topos but they still have plenty of toe room. The vibram soles also seem like they'll last longer since I do use them for road running / walking too. #sweepstakes

After years of looking for a new trail shoe and several months of nerve pain I put a pair of terraventures on and never looked back. I needed something to run longer races in than my normal line up and being very picky on footwear choices I took a chance 4 weeks before my first 100 miler. Out of the box and into a 20 mile trail run and another 20 the next day I was jumping for joy after my first run in 6 months with no sever nerve pain from my baxters neuritis! After the next weekend with the same runs and still no pain I hunted down another color in my size and took 2 pairs to my first 100 miler. 75 miles in one pair and 25 in another at the end of 100 right out of the box and no issues at all (all during Tropical Storm Ophelia). THANK YOU for making a shoe that is low drop with some cushion for longer stuff but not too much underfoot feeling ! Now more colors so I can buy them all !

I take daily 40-60 minute walks in my neighborhood. I am walking on sidewalks and asphalt. The shoes feels very stable on my feet and they are super comfortable. I also like the Topo Ultra Adventure which may be a little softer. I like the Terraventure-4 because the material seems a little sturdier.

I've always had trouble with running shoes (and other shoes for that matter) because I have wide spreading toes. Topos are the first shoes I've found that actually fit my feet. They feel great for trail running, just the right amount of cushion so you can feel the surface under your feet but not the sharp rocks. A slight problem has manifested itself this winter, though -- these are the coldest running shoes I've ever worn. Most brands I can wear a pair of wool socks and I'm fine down to 10 below, but even at 5 degrees (above zero), my feet take about two and a half miles before they warm up -- before that, it's very uncomfortable. I've been wearing a neoprene bootie inside to keep my feet warm, but it makes the fit a little snug -- but not as snug as my (warmer) Sauconys!

I hike with my topo terradventure, I do alot of off trail and scrambling. The vibram grip is awesome. I wear them every day. I have feet problems and these are the only shoes that my feet are comfortable in. I replace my shoes every 3-4 months, as they are wearing out. About 700 miles. I average about 2500 or so miles a year hiking and walking. Love these shoes

I prefer more cushion. The traction, toe box, and build are true to Topo form.

Plenty of super for walking in rocks. Love the wide toe box. The only thought I have is I would have preferred it to be slightly stiffer and yet also be this cushioned. The soles have great grip.

I want to loves these but......they hurt the outside bone of my ankle so after a while I can no longer wear them

Use then for hiking. Wish they were zero drop though. And Wish they had more padding on the insole, and wish they had a built in velcro on the heal so I can use my own gators. Other than that I would buy again but need zero drop to keep the weight evenly on ball of foot and heal.

These are not good trail shoes. They are a thing layer away from being minimalist shoes. I felt every rock and root while wearing these and my feet ached after 2miles, and they weren't very grippy on the soles. They're too pliable which is not good if you have arthritis in your foot like me. I could not wait to take these off- they feel like Altra's Escalante road shoe.

I love the terraventure 4 for hiking. A superior balance of structural support without losing ground feel. I'd change nothing.

These shoes feel really healthy for my feet. A Morton's neuroma on one foot makes typical, narrow-toe athletic shoes absolutely impossible to wear. These give space for your toes to spread naturally but hug the heel and give a nice arch support. The amount of cushion is super comfortable and the 3mm drop minimizes pressure on the forefoot. These are a perfect option to the "barefoot" shoes I was wearing. Superb shoes!

I wear these in the weight room - very stable because they are not overly cushioned and are nice & wide. I also wear them on my elliptical and on outdoor walks. I like the extra traction of the sole. Compared to Altra, these are a little roomier lengthwise - I could've gone with my regular size, but I bought 1/2 size larger as I usually do for walking/running shoes to allow a little extra room for my longer 2nd toe. That wasn't necessary on these, but they still feel good.

I use them for trail running and hiking. I love the comfortable fit for my wide feet and the tread which grippier than the ultraventure.

Make the back of the shoe flush. Like the hiking boot.

Omg these shoes have brought me so much joy I have many pairs of topos and love them all but really missed the grip and feel of the ultraventure pros and 2s. I feel like this is a bit of a sleeper shoe in the line and had never worn them. I read some reviews that said they were similar and they are even better! Wore them to a technical trail 100k within a week of getting them and came out with happy feet!! Get them

I wear my topo daily, I love the roominess in the toolbox and the styles and colors.

I've always needed wide shoes, and now I'm getting bunions, so a wide toe box is even more necessary. I can tell the difference in comfort levels when I wear my topos, vs any other shoe in my current rotation. They are very grippy and I know they will be great for hiking. They are cute enough to wear with every day clothes for long walks around the neighborhood, and were comfortable right out of the box. #sweepstakes

I wore the Terraventure across Spain, walking the Camino800KM (500 miles) and these things rocked. I was walking all kinds of terrain, pavement, grass, cobble stone streets, you name it I walked it! Up steep mountains and down! I actually had Morton's Neuroma for years and these Topos cured me while walking the Camino! i just bought Topo Athletic shoes as well! Greatest shoe to ever happen to me after being a tride and true Brooks wearer for 10+ years! I wear a 8.5 normal shoe but got 9.5 Tops and they were perfect especially for the steep downhills? I can't say enough about them and they did not wear out!

At the suggestion of my physical therapist, I bought these to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Unfortunately prior orthopedic issues prevented my Camino. I tried on and tested about 8 pairs of trail running and hiking shoes but I'm sold on Topos. I'm now on my second pair and wear them everyday.