Men's | Trail
Runventure 4
Product Overview
Make the trails your own with our lightweight, nimble, and natural zero drop trail runner. Our distinctive fit is combined with a lightly cushioned, zero drop platform to deliver a natural and flexible ride with the optimal balance between ground feel and underfoot comfort. The outsole features Vibram® XS Trek EVO rubber for excellent multi-surface traction and durability on all terrain. The upper gets a new look with recycled mesh, delivering a breathable, secure, and durable fit.
Specs
- Best For:Trail Running
- Stack Height:20mm (0 drop)
- Heel to Toe Drop:0MM
- Weight:9.1 oz (M9)
- Gaiter Compatible: Yes
- Rock Plate: No
Why We Love It
0MM Drop
Completely neutral drop for the most natural running experience.
Gaiter Compatible
Offers additional protection from dirt, rocks, and twigs on the trails
(sold separately).
Roomy Toe Box
Anatomical toe box allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably.
Vibram Outsole
Unparalleled grip and traction and durability from the leaders in technical outsoles.
In The Press
Topo Athletic Nailed This Update!
"If you're looking for a lightweight, minimal shoe with lots of grip and ground feel, you are going to like this one."
Sizing
Most Liked Positive Review
My favorite pair of trail runners.
These are the best shoes that I have found for Disc Golf. I own a pair of Runventure 4 and a pair of Terraventure and they are both great. Love the roomy toe box and the low to zero drop. Having a flatter shoe with a thinner sole makes me feel more stable and grounded when putting a lot of side load...
Versus
Most Liked Negative Review
Great except the outsole rubber. Needs megagrip!
Great shoe, but it needs a better grip. The lockdown, the space in the toe box, zero drop are all excellent but the Vibram XS Trek EVO doesn't work on wet roots and rocks. I find it borderline dangerous. It would be perfect with Megagrip...
Reviewed by 18 customers
Convert From Lone Peaks
I've been a die hard Lone Peak wearer for a couple of years now but after trying these? Forgot I had other shoes in my closet. I have a few injuries on my left foot and the vibram sole protected it well enough that for the first time in a few months I wasn't in excruciating pain. I also quite enjoy the minimal cushioning-I wear barefoot shoes outside of running so these are a perfect fit. Super stoked I'm making the transition to these and will definitely be trying to convert the Lone Peak homies 🤙
This pair is good for work 2
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Submitted as part of a sweepstakes entry
Comments about Runventure 4
I like them
Fun and Fast
I've been using these shoes for a few weeks now as an addition to my quiver of trail runners. I love my Pursuits for those long mountain days but I wanted something with lower stack height for better ground feel on my shorter and faster training runs. The Runventure 4 is absolutely perfect for that purpose! They are light, balanced, grippy, snappy, and an absolute joy to run in. I have very flat feet meaning I have to remove the insert from my Topos but that is an advantage in this situation as I have never had such amazing ground feel while still feeling protected enough on technical terrain. I highly suggest these shoes if you are looking for a capable yet minimalist shoe for training runs under 10 miles.
My favorite pair of trail runners.
Verified Buyer
Comments about Runventure 4
These are the best shoes that I have found for Disc Golf. I own a pair of Runventure 4 and a pair of Terraventure and they are both great. Love the roomy toe box and the low to zero drop. Having a flatter shoe with a thinner sole makes me feel more stable and grounded when putting a lot of side load on the shoes as one does when throwing disc golf discs. Where other shoe uppers have torn these have held up better than anything else I've tried. Plus having Vibram soles is a must, often we are teeing off from concrete pads and that and rocky terrain can really wear down other soles. The Vibram soles have held up extremely well. Not to mention, these shoes are extremely comfortable. I don't even need to buy insoles for them. I will definitely keep going with Topo for a long time. Thanks for making a great shoe that checked all my boxes.
Finally, a rugged trail shoe with no drop and a vibram sole
This shoe will hopefully put other brands on the fritz. I have been searching for YEARS for a rugged trail shoe, vibram sole, big toe box, no drop, and low stack height and it doesn't exist. Vivobarefoots fall apart and Altras grip feel like icicles. I have tried them all. Topo, please don't change this shoe. It's fantastic the way it is. It's made for people who want a minimal shoe that can handle real mountains.
Very comfortable
Verified Buyer
Comments about Runventure 4
Far better than Altra
Liked the secure midfoot and heel
Verified Buyer
Comments about Runventure 4
Everyday wear for walks, hikes and runs
Very comfortable and grippy trail running shoes
I used to run in Altras with custom orthotics. They are very comfortable but they don't last. I then tried Xeros for a while thinking my legs will get used to no cushioning. Well... my knees were not very happy. It probably has to do with my age (mid 50s) and lacking meniscus in one knee. Runventure 4 are very comfortable (wide toe box) and the Vibram soles are very stable and got great traction on rocks. I don't know how long they will last... So far I love them.
Topos are my favorite shoe for disc golf!
Verified Buyer
Comments about Runventure 4
I mostly use my topos to hike or play disc golf. Actually, there is a new brand of shoe devoted entirely to disc golf called idio, but I'm not sure if they fit a big toebox. Most disc golfers where Solomons Adidas terrexs or running shoes. If topos had a full reinforced toe area for toe drag on concrete teepads, they'd be perfect. The only thing to have gone wrong so far is a hole where the big toe is. You guys should sponsor a disc golfer! I've suggested topos to several people and at least 2 have ordered a pair and wear them for DG!
Traction!
Yet another great shoe from Topo Athletic. I've started wearing minimalist sandals at work, around the house and for errands and discovered what a wonderful complex machine are those things at the ends of our legs. I bought these shoes as a bit of an experiment and discovered the benefits of a more flexible, zero drop shoe that allows the foot to hug the ground. The traction is amazing as a result, and these shoes are super light. I've done a couple 6-mile runs in the Colorado Rockies, which were, well...rocky...and did not find the lack of a rock plate to be a problem. These are my new go-to shoes. Kudos to Topo Athletic for its commitment to innovation.
