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Review on ๐Ÿž๏ธ Topo Athletic Women's Ultraventure Pro Lightweight Trail Running Shoes, 5MM Drop, Comfortable and Durable Athletic Sneakers for Trail Running by Mitch Warner

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Excellent sneakers until they fell apart after 15 hikes

Bought for hiking and hiking. They fit great and I've been very happy with them as a more comfortable alternative to the Altra. Just got back from a hike and have hiked in these shoes a total of 15 days since purchase. I wasn't sure if they would last through this week-long ride - by the second day I noticed the tread coming off the outsole of each shoe. On the last day of my trip, one boot was almost completely broken, the other is still holding up. I don't expect lightweight shoes like these to last very long, but having them fall apart quickly is not only unacceptable, it's annoying. Loose or completely lost tread on steep, loose, rocky trails is dangerous. I should note that on the inside of the shoe, the fabric on the top of the heel has also worn away after about three days of hiking. I was willing to omit that if the shoe otherwise performed well, but now I'm realizing that the overall quality of these shoes is extremely poor despite the way they look and feel out of the box. Unfortunately I'll have to look elsewhere for a replacement, possibly Altra. If I can't last even a season of moderate use and can't count on the shoe not falling apart during the hike, it's definitely not worth the price.

Pros
  • Decent characteristics
Cons
  • There are nuances