Labi1995
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drainage were critical I might look
« on: Aug 7th, 2018, 10:39pm » |
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The tongue of the MT is gusseted for about 2/3 of it’s length to keep debris from slipping in – it’s a thin tongue but has a bit of cushion built in.
There is no plastic heel counter in this shoe, but the overlays on the heel are a bit thicker to provide structure.
The internal Nike Air Max 90 Mujer Rosas lining of the ankle collar is padded, but not excessively so (more than the Merrell Ascend Glove, less than the Inov-8 Trailroc 235 – these are two of he closest competitors to this shoe).The internal lining of the upper is Nike Air Max 90 Womens impressively comfortable. I often see the term “seamless” used to describe uppers that really are not seamless, but the lining of the Topo MT is truly seamless all the way to the level of the ball of the forefoot. It’s a very comfortable shoe. I haven’t run sockless in them yet (too cold up here) but I see no reason why that would not be an option in these shoes.
One tradeoff to having a soft, almost full-length internal lining is that it impedes drainage and tends to absorb water. I ran in a steady, cold rain a few weeks ago and hit ankle-deep puddles on multiple occasions – the shoes absorb water and do not shed Adidas NMD Mens it quickly. Lots of squishing until the water manages to work it’s way out. Made for some cold feet that day!The Topo MT weighs in around 9oz in my size 10, largely because the sole is well cushioned and protected. They are a Nike Air Max 1 Damskie 2mm drop shoe with a stack height of 19mm at the heel and 17mm at the forefoot. Most of my running has either been on asphalt or on crusty ice and snow, and I find the cushioning firm but not rock-hard. I wish I could comment on how they feel on a warm, dirt trail, but that’s unfortunately hard to come by this time of year in NH. I’m not clear if there is a rock plate in these shoes, but protection has been more-than adequate on the surfaces I have run on so far – this is probably due to a combo of the rubber outsole and moderately cushioned midsole.The full-length outsole of the Topo MT is lugged, but the Nike Air Max Tavas Mujer lugs are low an flat. As such, traction in these shoes is decent but nothing special. They do ok on crusty ice, but not so good on fresh snow or smoother ice surfaces. My guess is they’d be fine for light trail duty, but are not Nike Air Max 90 Męskie going to give much traction in mud or on wet, slick surfaces.One big positive about the Topo MT is that the sensation of strong arch support that I felt in the RT is gone. There is some arch contour, but no strong feeling of pressure. The 2mm is barely noticeable, feels and runs like a zero drop shoe to me, and my calves even got a little sore after my first few runs in them (probably due to my recent series of 9-10mm drop shoe reviews – out of practice!).The other big plus for the MT is that the toebox is very roomy, both in width and vertical volume. My toes have a ton of room to move around in these shoes. The fit is snug through the heel and midoot. Overall they are an incredibly comfortable shoe and one that I often grab for all-day wear (wore them for a day walking around Boston last weekend – feet were quite happy!).Comparison Nike Air Presto Mens photo of the Merrell Ascend Glove (left), Inov-8 Trailroc 235 (middle), and Topo MT (right)
3 Shoes Compare SolesComparison photo of the Merrell Ascend Glove (left), Inov-8 Trailroc 235 (middle), and Topo MT (right)The Topo MT is a very versatile shoe. It’s not so luggy that you can’t use it on the road (have had no issues myself using them on the road), and it provides adequate traction for light trail running. If I had to identify the nearest competitors to this shoe they’d be the Merrell Ascend Glove, Inov-8 Trailroc 235/245, and Altra Superior. All of these are great shoes, but quite honestly, among these four I think the Topo MT might be my favorite simply because the upper is so nicely constructed and so comfortable. If good drainage were critical I might look elsewhere, but the Merrell Ascend lacks cushion lining the Nike Air Max 2015 Damskie ankle collar (skin at back of my ankle doesn’t like that), and I’ve heard too many durability complaints about the uppers of the Trailroc 235 and Altra Superior (the update to the latter is about to be released, hopefully the new upper will perform better).If you’re looking for a solid hybrid shoe with moderate cushion, a roomy toebox, decent protection, and ability to perform on both trails and roads then the Topo MT is definitely worth a look!
Currently the Topo MT is only available at REI. I’ve heard that it will be released more broadly after February 1.
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