Topo Athletic Mens Pursuit 2 Running Shoes - Lightweight 0MM Drop Laced Sh es Athletic Shoes for Trail

I have wide feet and an old injury on my right foot that makes the ball of my foot hurt if I don’t have a wide enough toe box. Tried Altra Lone Peak 9 pro’s for two weighted hikes (50+ lbs) about 5 miles each. I loved the sense of control and maneuverability in the LP’s. Even with heavy pack I felt agile and confident in every step. I can see why they are so popular. But the thin soul left my feet sore at the end of the hikes. I returned them although I really wanted to love them. Now I bought these Topo Pursuit 2’s. These have a bit more cushion, they lock in my heel better, and have almost the same feel for confident steps on uneven terrain. Cushion is always a trade off for the feeling of connectedness to the trail. These strike the best balance for me. They are still relatively low cushion compared to Hokas or other full cushion shoes yet they are more comfortable after several miles of a weighted hike than the LP 9’s. Zero drop is nice especially for downhill or stepping on the downward slant of boulders. They say the LP’s toe box is a bit wider, but I can’t tell a difference. I can tell that the Pursuit’s are narrower in the heel which adds support for my foot, while maintaining a very wide toe box for toe splay. Read more

These shoes are not for every foot. I have a high arch, wide toe box and small heel which is EXACTLY the type of foot this shoe is designed for. It’s not for flat feet, it’s not for narrow toes, it’s definitely for a particular type of foot. I did not buy this shoe without trying it on first and then going on Amazon to buy them online. I would STRONGLY recommend (before buying) you find these shoes somewhere in the real world, try them on and then order them if you don’t want the hassle of returning them if they don’t fit comfortably. They fit me wonderfully because I knew what I was buying. They’re very, very lightweight! They’re probably just as light as a pair of Hokas. The only reason I’m not 100% sure is because I don’t have Hokas anymore to compare them, but the weight feels about the same. The grip on the treads are super grippy! VERY nice! And they’re also pretty flexible so they have a very elastic durability. Read more

I used to wear the Altra Timp 4, they always fell apart, went through 3 pairs of them in less than a year. The longest any of them lasted was 3 months, and that was with them ending with the upper falling apart, insoles falling apart, tread almost completely worn off. The last pair had all of the above in just over a month. Now about the Topo Pursuit 2. It's night and day. While I've only put in about 15 days so far, there is no wear and tear on the upper, or the lugs, or the insoles. They are as plush as the day i got them, and I've covered around 140 miles so far. I'll never buy Altra again. This is a great shoe for a great price. The only thing I'd change is to make the toe box just a smidge wider. Read more

Uppers tore on both shoes tore way before the soles were worn out. I'm a long time Altra user for trail running. I was tired of durability issues with that brand, so i tried these Topos after learning they had a good reputation for lasting a long time. At first, no complaints. Nice fit, good cush for long runs, light, good grip in most conditions. Unfortunately, the uppers began tearing and separating quite early in the lifespan of these shoes. My Altra Lone peaks (i've owned every version from lone peak 2 to lone peak 6) have all lasted longer than these Topo Pursuit 2's. To bad, so sad. Read more

I bought these for hiking months ago and I have done a little bit of hiking during that time but I have a problem with these shoes. I can’t stop wearing them!! They’re without a doubt the best shoes I have ever owned and wore. I have been deep into distance running and I have tried all the brands and after years of trial and error I found these Topo’s. They are so comfortable, I’m a big guy 6’4” 215lbs and these carry the load and ask for more. The toe box is roomy and I don’t get hot spots even after hours of hiking in places like Blood Mountain Georgia. They are durable and while I had a small issue with one of the lace loops, Topo stepped up and sent me a brand brew pair for my troubles, that means so much to me as I have had other companies tell me to go pound sand when their shoes actually fell apart, Reebok. For the record I have used Reebok, Adidas, Nike, Asics for a long time, Newton for running, Brooks, Hoka, Altra, Skeechers, and others. Topo…simply the best for me. Read more

I loved the first Pursuit from last year. I got about 700 miles out of them and the fit was perfect. I just hiked 6 rocky miles in these Pursuit 2s and they are very close to the Pursuit 1s. The toe box feels smaller than the Pursuing 1s, but still wide enough to be quite comfortable. I also have a pair of Trailventure 2s and the toe box is smaller than the Pursuit 1s as well. But, close enough. Still 5 star shoes in my opinion. Read more

I purchased the Topo Athletic Men's Pursuit 2 on April 1, 2025, from Amazon, and overall, I’ve really enjoyed them! Before this, I always used hiking boots, so this was a nice change. After two hikes of over 70 miles each (approximately 200 miles total), I found the shoes to be quite comfortable and had no foot issues. However, they didn’t hold up as well as I had hoped. You can see from the photos that there’s a noticeable hole in one shoe, which resulted from my hike of the Wind River range. I think one area for improvement would be to make the toe guards higher; they could really use some extra protection against rocks and roots to prevent ripping. Additionally, I’ve noticed that the toe guard is starting to come unglued, which is concerning. I also use the Topo gaiters, and I've had instances where the front clip came undone during hikes. Overall, I appreciate the shoes' comfort, but some minor tweaks could significantly improve their durability. Read more