Comments about MTN Racer

Great combination of light, sturdy, cushion and support.

Comments about MTN Racer

trail running, hiking

Comments about MTN Racer

This is my third pair of Topos. These shoes are great. They offer plenty of room in the toe box. The Vibram sole is durable for hiking trails as well as pavement. It's better to get fitted but if you order online you might go up a half size.

Based on other reviews, I sized up, which was no problem and they fit perfectly. I have troublesome feet, shaped like a duck's foot with a wide forefoot and narrow heel, high arch. I have problems with foot pain and have struggled to find a hiking shoe that fits, gives my forefoot as much room as it needs, and provides cushioning and stability on rough and uneven terrain. I've tried Altras, and while they get the forefoot part right, their shoes are too floppy for me (and they're the worst on off-camber trails and off-trail). I just got back from a 17 mile hike in these Topos and my feet felt, well, not great because they'll never feel great after that many miles, but so much better than they ever have in other shoes. They have excellent traction on loose and slippery surfaces and felt very stable on all sorts of terrain. The only thing I'd change is to make them a little more compatible with a range of gaiter types (both at the heel and at the connection at the front of the foot). But for real you guys, don't change this shoe! It's my unicorn!

No clunky boots required for hiking In Nevada's rocky desert with the MTN Racer! These grippy shoes seem to stick to rocks! They were sturdy, yet comfortable right out of the box. This is my second pair due to sizing. I'm an 8.5 & ordered a 9 the first time and they were a little small. But they are great looking, so I wear just kicking around. Went up to a 9.5, so I could wear good socks to protect my beat up feet. Great job. Topo!

Wow! Amazing traction, good cushion, perfect support .... and the best part: when you wear these shoes, you never think about them! They're just like extensions of your feet. I was a little worried they would feel too flat compared to the 10mm drop road shoes I wear... but they're awesome! Can't recommend enough!

I purchased these just a week before my Tahoe 200 endurance run and found them ideal out on the trails for a few reasons. First, it was incredibly dusty out there, and these (along with gators) kept the fine dust out. This really helped with blister prevention. Secondly, they feel like they mold to my feet and grip the trails so well. I felt so comfortable in them I actually wore them 40 miles longer than anticipated (I went in with 4 different pairs of Topo's for my 200-miler, but ended up in these nearly double the distance of any others). They look pretty beat up after only a few wears - the upper forefoot area got really creased and pushed down after only the second time wearing them (to be fair, the second time was for nearly 100 miles, but they look and feel fine once on my feet again. I'm a Topo ambassador - but I only leave reviews where I honestly believe in the product and these fit the bill!!

I am a big fan of the all my Topo shoes so far, but these are my favorite. They have a nice wide toe box that doesn't aggravate my big toe joint. The vibram sole is a big improvement over some of the other models for preventing spines and other sharp objects from stabbing through the sole. Love them!

I did have to send them back order a half size up (10), I wear a size 9.5 in all the other Topos I have had.

Topo really hit the mark with these shoes! They have plenty of cushion and protection for big distance on the most technical trails, but are still fairly light and nimble. Flexible, but a bit of snap for faster paces. The classic wide toe box and secure mid-foot never disappoint. And the material on the upper keeps the dirt out. :-D Please don't ever change these shoes!!