Topo Ultraventure 5 Review

The Topo Ultraventure 5 ($155) is the latest iteration of a shoe ideal for runners who frequent mild trails and dirt roads, as well as those looking for a versatile road-to-trail option. If you loved the Topo Ultraventure 4 (review), the Ultraventure 5 will feel familiar. It has the same Vibram outsole, ample cushioning with a revised ZipFoam midsole that provides a plusher and more responsive ride, and a 35-millimeter stack height at the heel and a 30-millimeter stack at the forefoot. Despite its generous platform, the shoe weighs in at a reasonable 10.8 ounces (306 grams) for a U.S. men’s 9. Topo’s emphasis on footwear that works with the foot’s natural biomechanics is the biggest reason I love keeping a pair in my rotation. The appeal goes beyond the fabulous foam technology and on to a design that allows the foot to move more naturally.

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