Topo Athletic Men's MTN Racer 3 Comfortable Lightweight 5MM Drop Trail Runnin...

Absolutely the best running shoe that I have ever purchased. Size was exact. Seems to be but well. Has good rear foot support. Bright and colorful. Excellent traction and wide toe box. I love the style of this shoe. Have been wearing them in the trails for the past month and they seem to be very durable. I will definitely purchase another pair when these ones wear out.

I’m a Topo fan, although I’m not a trail runner. I am on my feet for 6+ hours/day in my retirement gig as well as daily long dog walks the occasional hike.I discovered this brand several years ago when searching for relief as my forefeet continued to spread out with age - now 76YO but still very active. I really appreciate the Topo fit mantra with low drop, secure heel and midfoot and roomy toe space. I also appreciate the great wear with Vibram soles on the trail models that provide wonderful support. My two-year old Terraventure 3’s still have quite usable tread, although the midsoles on these have lost some life in that time.These Mountain Racer 3’s, like my other new Ultraventure 4’s, have noticeably more cushion than those beloved TV3’s, even recalling when they were new. Notable improvement from back then when I tried thicker Topos is that these new models don’t give up any lateral stability, feeling very solid under foot.Topo describes the cushion in these MR3’s “responsive” compared to “plush” for the UV4’s that I also own and love. That’s an accurate description for both. The subtle contrast between them is appreciated since I alternate the two models during my typical week. I like the black MR3’s upper’s resistance to showing potential stains when I’m doing my woodworking projects or rebuilding bikes.

My go to hiking shoes, good support, light weight, excellent traction and great colors. I bought the gaiter for it as well to keep dirt out.

These shoes offer a great mix of breathability, cushioning, and smooth performance. The ZipFoam midsole feels light yet responsive, and the mesh upper keeps your feet cool during longer runs.Pros:* Breathable, durable mesh upper* Lightweight, cushioned ZipFoam midsole* Stable platform with smooth heel-to-toe transition* Ortholite insoles for all-day comfort* Cushioning may feel light for very rugged trailsA strong pick for walkers who value comfort and breathability.

Great shoes. Comfortable and delivered on time. These run true to size if not just a little large. This is my first pair of Topos and so far so good.

I like the MTN Racer 2 so I decided to try the 3. I like a stability shoe, and I knew about it not being a stability shoe but I've had neutral Topos before so I threw caution to the wind. I am not a runner, I use these to hike or plain old walk. The Good: more cushion. I think that's good anyway, still trying to get used to it but seems to be a positive. Tongue has more padding. Yes thank you who decided trail running shoes needed those flimsy tongues. Wider toe box! This is the best part, my toes can wiggle freely. I have really wide feet so much appreciated change here. Vibram soles still grippy as all get out. The Bad: definitely need gaiters with these on trails, the part around the ankle is basically like a funnel that sends all manner of crap straight into your shoe. There may be a lacing technique that can help with this I'm gonna have to try. It's not a stability shoe but it doesn't seem to be a true neutral either. If you are looking for light arch support you might love this.I'm trying various insoles with these to see if I can come up with a combo that works for hiking. If not they will be my work shoes and I'll go back to the 2s.

Through a couple decades of distance running, I have been able to try a lot of different shoes.I started in Brooks and fell in love with their heel and lock down.I tried Hoka to help get over an injury,Once the bones healed, I found the Hokas too “cushy” for me,but really enjoyed the lower drop platform.I stayed with the lower drop platforms and fell in love with the Altra toe box.Even on the road, I preferred the trail shoes for the firmer ride.For a decade plus, I ran mainly in Altras Lone Peaksand was happy with the wear, ride, and toe box.Unfortunately the toe boxes started to narrow (even on the models they claimed to be built on the original platforms).In search of the original Altra toe box,I stumbled across Topo and gave the Mountain Racer a try.Version 2 was about the same toe box as the new Altras - but this shoe had the same heel as Brooks with a better mid foot lockdown,And it had the Hoka heel to toe drop.I enjoyed the version 2 (heel, drop, and wear), but still yearned for the old Altra toe box.Topo must have read my mind and went to a wider toe box with version 3.For me, the Mountain Racer 3 is the perfect shoe for my likes - old Altra toe box, Brooks heel, with the Hoka drop and a trail sole for a light, firm ride.300 plus miles and the fist pair is just starting to show some wear.Judging by version 2, I should see another 200 - 300 running miles before the shoes are relegated to yard work.I was so pleased with the version 3,I purchased all three color ways ,and am looking forward to many enjoyable miles - both dirt and road.

Very comfortable shoe, but top of sides split and foam coming out after only 8 months of fairly light use - 1 to 4 miles a day, 6 days a week around town. I expect shoes that cost this much to be better constructed.