Review on Topo Athletic Ultraventure Comfortable Lightweight by Dale Rylander

As a backpacker/tourist preparing to hike the AT in 2022, I've decided to make the switch from hiking shoes to trail runners. After hours of research I put them on my wish list. My friend bought my first pair (hiking size 0.5) for our anniversary in July and OMG. I love these things so much. I wore them so much that about two months later I bought a second pair in my normal size. I have a very high arch and I have a hard time finding shoes that really feel like they fit my foot properly. These do. The sock is also a very good size. I don't feel like my foot hits the box on descents, but it's also not so tight that my foot feels cramped. I am very pleased with how well these shoes "wash out" during my hikes. Paired with good wool hiking socks, my foot gets pretty much dry after an hour or two and I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten a single blister from those things because of that. I'm really scared that Topo will take them off the market so much that I'll be tempted to buy a third pair in as many months. They are incredibly comfortable and I really can't recommend them enough. They even come in my favorite color!