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I have loved Topo’s shoes since my first pair three years ago. Since then, I’ve almost exclusively used Topo because they offer high-performing shoes in a natural foot shape. That could have made me biased when testing out the Topo MTN Racer 4, but we all know every shoe hits a little different.
Last year, I completed multiple trail runs and races, including a 50k, in the Topo MTN Racer 3. I also used it as a hiking shoe to explore Yosemite, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Vermont’s Green Mountains. After 350 miles, the upper ripped, and, grieving, I retired the shoes.
All that to say, I had high expectations and a little fear that they may have changed something fantastic, you know what I’m talking about.
While the Topo MTN Racer 4 has several significant updates from its predecessor, it promises to become my adventure shoe this year.
Who is the Topo Mtn Racer 4 good for?
- Wide Feet: This model fits more snug through the mid-foot though the wide toe box remains the same.
- Technical Trails: The rugged Vibram sole grips damp granite, muddy trails, and uneven terrain. The new water-resistant sole drains water out of the shoe so you can cross streams and puddles…
