Customer Reviews Topo Athletic Pursuit 2

I use my topos for hiking predominantly. I live in the southwest where the trails are a bit rugged and challenging. The fit is consistent. This is my second pair of the pursuit 2's. I love the lace/ Tongue system . I don't have to play with the laces to get them comfortable. Just tighten them and go. Possibly a bit more durability from the soles. Otherwise love the shoes!

I spent a long time looking for the right trail hiker and couldn't be more pleased. I have wide feet and these fit perfect! I wasn't sure about the zero drop but after a few miles I really like it. The soles have fantastic grip. The shoe is incredibly lightweight but the materials are durable. The design is minimalistic which I prefer much more to the over engineered shoes I had before. LOVE these shoes and the style (I bought the green). I wear them for everything.

I have been looking for a trail running shoe that I crave on my feet. A shoe that feels right for both training and racing. I finally found it!. The shoe has the blend of a wide toe box, zero drop, while also hugging my foot loosly on easy runs, or getting a nice tight fit for racing and downhills. After about 100 miles on my first pair and decided to buy a second pair, just in case they changed it. Don't!

The zero drop is great for my knees and the sole is stiff enough to protect the forefoot. Great traction for New England's rocky trails. I'm almost 60 and this seems to be the only shoe I can comfortably hike in. Never any blisters or rubbing either. I do replace the insoles.

I am returning to add more information on a review that I wrote about 6 months ago. For the most part, I stick to that review. The sole of the shoe wore out faster than I expected, but the shoe was very comfortable and stable for walking/hiking under all weather except snow (did not try in snow) , and on a variety of terrains for over 1500 miles. The insole still gives the same comfort it did at 0 miles. This shoe breathed extremely well, so my feet did not feel like it was getting steamed even at 103-110 degrees (F). Just a couple of weeks ago I did a day hike of 40 plus miles wearing this shoe, which already had over 1500 miles on it, and I at the end of it, I felt like I could continue on easily for another 20-30 miles. One of the things that I found wonderful about this shoe is that it translated most of the force that I applied for moving forward into forward motion, maximizing the output per unit of force applied while minimizing the strain on the muscles. This aspect contributed to making all of my walks and hikes extremely enjoyable. However, I do understand that the experience can vary depending on the shoe, style of walking/hiking, how we use it as well as other factors. This shoe has been an exception to the idea of 'no pains no gains'. For more convincing reviews, I would suggest to visit the YouTube pages of 'Darwin on the Trail' and 'Homemade Wanderlust', especially if you are a hiker.

This is my first pare of Topos, bought after enduring a really rocky 9-mile hike in my usual New Balance minimalist trail shoes. Wow, these already feel MUCH better. Great toe box. The 12.5 seems perfect for my usual size 12 wide feet.

I use the Pursuits for trail running. Great fit for me. Perfect size toe box. Great roll from heel to toe. Durability seems good so far. These are even better that the original Altras

Really like these. I wore them in a race for about 60;miles and didn't run into any issues with them. No blisters or anything. 0 drop, perfect amount of cushion, and they dry pretty quickly. Definitely recommend them! Perhaps my favorite Topo yet and I've tried at least a half dozen different Topo shoes.

I really don't have to plan a route with Pursuit 2s on- comfortable on dirt, grass, rocks, water, mud, obstacles and fine for long sections of road too. Tread bites into snow. Just go and see where it takes you. No stuffing a second pair of shoes in a backpack for that other surface if you have to change plans. Comfortable, nice ride. Am 70 years old and I've started setting PBs in places I've been running for years. The upper is forgiving- accommodates arthritic swelling in both feet when tied snug.

I use my Persuit for hiking and running in Bieszczady mountains in Poland. Thanks to their foot shape, zero drop, grippy outsole and light weight they are truly great shoes. They are very breathable and not waterproof, so less suitable for winter time. I had MNT Racer 3 before but they wore off already. I find the Persuit model even better.

1. Extra wide space in the front gives me more room to adjust the step point. 2. The rubber is so grabbing, it makes me feel so confident both speed up or slow down. 3. The breathable vamp and waterproof insole let your feet dry easily.

This is the best trail shoe I've ever used! I feel like O can run forever in them and they never give me any toe or foot issues, and feel cushioned just enough, yet smooth and fluid, even after hours on the trails! They are so comfortable and just perfect stride after stride that I wish Topo would make this exact shoe, but with a road tread for pavement miles! I love this shoe and it is by far my favorite shoe to run in!

I've had this shoe for over 150 mi now and I just really love it. Every time I select them from my shoe rack I honestly get excited because they just fit so well and feel so great on the trail. It's a good middle of the road trail shoe, more cushion than maybe my race day shoes but also not overly cushioned.

Hiking walking

I have been searching years for a truly comfortable and quality zero-rise shoe. I believe I have found one in the TOPO Pursuit 2. The wide toe-box allows for a much more natural placement of one's toes when walking and running, while the snug mid-foot and heel offer a nicely secure fit. Cushioning is midlevel and is comfortable without sacrificing a 'feel' of the ground surface. The shoe uppers also are well designed, particularly the gusseted and dual looped tongue. This model may be one of highest quality shoes I have worn in years. I have tried a variety of heel-toe rises, as well as different cushioning, in shoes over the last several years, and I have never been completely satisfied with their effects on my running and walking. Nor have I always been impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship. The TOPO Pursuit 2 stands at the top of my ranking for shoes at this time, and I will explore other TOPO models for road running, walking, etc. #sweepstakes

Great space for my toes and a snug fit for the rest of my foot.

I bought these shoes after watching a youtube review posted by @DarwinOnTheTrail, whose review appears to be spot on. Although I found the toe box to be slightly wider than I needed, my feet adapted to it quickly without any discomfort. What I particularly like about this shoe is its highly flexible sole, which gives the perfect amount of trail feedback while adapting intelligently according to the terrain.

Use these as everyday and hiking shoes. Only had a couple months but they have cured my knee and hip pain on hikes.

Moved from hiking boots to trail runners and tried the Altra TIMP 4s which I loved from a comfort and wide toe box. Unfortunately the durability of the TIMP 4 was poor and had to be replaced after four prep trips for a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch that would be 10 days of hard backpacking. The TIMP 5 came out, but they narrowed the toe box which left me looking for another solution. the TOPO Pursuit 2s met and exceeded my expectations on trail and even in some rock climbing we did. They still look new after 10 days in the NM mountains! I am sold on this brand and will be using them going forward! I typically wear a size 10 and that is what I bought and they fit perfectly. I did also buy the gaiters which initially I was not happy about the proprietary connector on the heel, but they performed very well so can't complain.

By now I've ran ~70 miles and walked ~50 miles in these - my first Topo's, holding up well! I typically use Merrell's Trail Gloves or Vapor gloves, but for an upcoming hiking trip in Scotland needed 1) zero-drop 2) Vibram soles appropriate for a rugged and wet conditions 3) Size 7.5 Men. Merrell does not make this so I tried several Altra's (new models with Vibram) but they were not a good fit. Then I found the Persuit 2.0. They are very comfortable - except for me a 7.5 will be ideal.

Purchased the Pursuit 2 as a post knee replacement, zero drop, walker. They fit the bill perfectly. The wider toe box & snug mid/heel section work great for my foot offering comfort, stability and confidence. Zip foam cushioning lowers knee stress with the right combo of soft/firm. Just right for me! Thank you Topo!

walking/running/hiking with my dog in these. We generally put in at least 10 miles a day, so I've roughly put around 140 miles on them so far on grass, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, dirt, water, etc. There's very little if any wear on the lugs, no wear on the upper, and they are close to as plush as the day I got them. My only recommendation would be to maybe make the toe box a smidge wider in future iterations. Bottom line, I recommend and I'll never buy Altra again.

I bought these for trail running, but my footsteps don't feel secure when running in rocky terrain because there is too much movement in the toe box. They are fine for flat terrain or when not running.

I have 400 miles on my pursuit 2's and expect i'll get at least a few hundred more. Got 600+ on my Pursuit 1's. Overall very happy with them! Thanks for keeping a zero drop shoe in the lineup. The heel collar gave me blisters at first (didn't have this issue with my Pursuit 1's). Biggest complaint is the colors/design - could take a lesson from Altra in this aspect. Otherwise, they hold up much better than my Altras.

I love the Topo Pursuit. Also love the MTN Racer and Ultraventure. The brand in general has the best fit compared to other brands. I use the Pursuit and MtN Racer to run more technical and steep trails. They feel like a part of my feet, which is exactly what I want. Unfortunately the Pusuit 2 upper is starting to tear already (150 miles in) and they don't drain water as fast. It seems like the upper changed from the V1. For the version 3, it would be great to get that original upper back. V1 was perfect.