A suggestion for folk who need a little more support would be to try some 'Superfeet' insoles, they will offer a little more stability underfoot, they may not work for everyone but there are plenty of folks that swear by them 👍
Hi Martin, your videos including your product reviews are such high quality, I think you're being hard on yourself about not filming a small bit. Happens to all of us. Worse is when I think I re-started my Garmin, then look at my watch a mile later, and realize it's still paused! As always great review and scenery.
Thanks Reto, I'm always striving to do the best I can with the videos, so it's good to hear your words of encouragement. I need to stop pausing my Garmin & forget about average time & pace, it's easier said than done though 🤣
Your review of the Topo Mountain Racer 3 was so engaging and genuine, Martin! Loved watching your adventurous journey through the trails and even into the cave (oops!).
Thanks Mihai, the Topo's have been a solid shoe, ideal for lots of conditions. I just need to remember to press record when I'm meant to be recording in the future 🤣
It really scares the bejeezus out of you when a bird flies up from the undergrowth as you run past 😅 I was crying out for a wider shoe during my race. I have done Altras but the outsole is firm and the grip in the wet is hopeless. I love the fit though. Topo might be a good option. Thanks for the review mate 👍🏻
I've enjoyed Topo's more than Altra's. The Topo's feel more lively and are more enjoyable to run in vs the Altra counterparts. As for the Topo MTN Racer 3, I've really enjoyed this shoe and am planning to use it for my 100 mile trail race. Great review my friend!
Thanks Chad, I don't run much in Altra as I'm not a big fan personally on a zero drop, so the Topo's are more appealing to me. Good to hear you get on well with the Mtn Racer 3 & good luck with your upcoming 100 miler, which one is it?
Looks like a decent shoe mate, how did you find the 5mm drop? I’m used to an 8mm drop but been thinking about trying out an Altra shoe, not sure how the zero drop will affect my aging Achilles but I’m mostly a mid-fore foot runner so I’m hoping I should be ok, although in theory I’ll probably end up injured again for another 6 months 🤦🏻♂️😂😂😂
Cheers Soupy, I think you'll be fine in the 5mm drop if you run on your forefoot & normally use an 8mm drop, it would be best to try 5mm before jumping straight into zero for sure. I personally like anything between 4mm-8mm. I'm hopeful even you shouldn't pick up an injury unless you trip over a rake in the garden 🤣
@@TheDeterminedRunner 😂😂😂 thanks for that mate, I’m planning on doing a good bit of gardening at the weekend so let’s hope your middle name isn’t Scud!!! 🙈😂😂
Nice to see a Topo shoe review. I think Topo has a great appeal over zero drop Altra shoes because Topo shoes have a range of drop heights, from 0-5 mm. Probably liked by thru hikers as well as trail runners. I would have guessed the Topo had a pretty locked down heel cup (better than Altra for small/narrow heels) but you cautioned against narrow feet users.
Thanks Brian, I agree, they should have a broader appeal than Altra, with the drop options. They should also sell well to the hiking market, so probably worth stocking in the store. They do lock down nicely on my foot, but I'd say for yourself Brian, if you can get a chance to try them before buying, just to see how they feel on your feet, in case you have narrow heels?
@@TheDeterminedRunner Yes, narrow heels. I've been known to buy female shoes in search of a narrow fitting heel. Lucky for me, the local shops do stock Topo so try before buy is possible.
There’s no arch support in Altra Olympus 4 (or any Altra) - they’re flat as pancakes. I have extremely sensitive feet from numerous surgeries and only wear flat, zero drop shoes so I can guarantee there is no arch support.
Has anyone felt that the shoe rolls inwards or is the shoe better for people with higher arches.
Can't say I've noticed them rolling inwards, I do have a fairly high arch 👍
Shoes are great, but your Nuka-Cola shirt is better! Coming up to Scotland in June can't wait to hit the trails
Fallout mug arrived today 👌 You'll love the trails when you get up here 🏃♂️ & the shoes are great indeed 😀
If you have any over pronation issues, avoid these like the plague. Way too soft, no support in the inner arch area.
A suggestion for folk who need a little more support would be to try some 'Superfeet' insoles, they will offer a little more stability underfoot, they may not work for everyone but there are plenty of folks that swear by them 👍
I have these shoes . Great trial shoes .
Have run through sand mud gravel rock.
Everything.
Nice and comfortable sponge.
Great to hear you like them as well, a good all-rounder 👍
Sounds like a superb shoes Martin! I am looking at getting a pair of the ultra Venture 3s when my current pair of speedgoats give up the ghost. 😎🤘
Nice one Ben, always good trying out a new shoe, you'll enjoy the fact your feet will have some space to spread 👍
Hi Martin, your videos including your product reviews are such high quality, I think you're being hard on yourself about not filming a small bit. Happens to all of us. Worse is when I think I re-started my Garmin, then look at my watch a mile later, and realize it's still paused! As always great review and scenery.
Thanks Reto, I'm always striving to do the best I can with the videos, so it's good to hear your words of encouragement. I need to stop pausing my Garmin & forget about average time & pace, it's easier said than done though 🤣
Your review of the Topo Mountain Racer 3 was so engaging and genuine, Martin! Loved watching your adventurous journey through the trails and even into the cave (oops!).
Thanks Mihai, the Topo's have been a solid shoe, ideal for lots of conditions. I just need to remember to press record when I'm meant to be recording in the future 🤣
It really scares the bejeezus out of you when a bird flies up from the undergrowth as you run past 😅
I was crying out for a wider shoe during my race. I have done Altras but the outsole is firm and the grip in the wet is hopeless. I love the fit though.
Topo might be a good option. Thanks for the review mate 👍🏻
Cheers Mark, well worth a try if you want that foot shaped width, it really is nice to have room for your toes to spread out and not feel restricted 👍
Good shoes aren’t they.
I have the UV3 as well as these.
Both perform well and are very comfortable.
My ultra shoes ✅
Good to hear you like them as well, I'll need to try the UV3's to see what they're like, thanks for the recommendation 👍
I've enjoyed Topo's more than Altra's. The Topo's feel more lively and are more enjoyable to run in vs the Altra counterparts. As for the Topo MTN Racer 3, I've really enjoyed this shoe and am planning to use it for my 100 mile trail race. Great review my friend!
Thanks Chad, I don't run much in Altra as I'm not a big fan personally on a zero drop, so the Topo's are more appealing to me. Good to hear you get on well with the Mtn Racer 3 & good luck with your upcoming 100 miler, which one is it?
@@TheDeterminedRunner UTE 100 near Moab Utah in the La Sal mountains. This race is later in August. I'm pretty excited!
Nice review. I hadn't heard of these shoes before. Has to be the first review filmed at the top of a mountain. 👌
Thanks Neil, it's a US brand that's been about for just over 10 years now, glad you liked the mountain top review 😀
Looks like a decent shoe mate, how did you find the 5mm drop? I’m used to an 8mm drop but been thinking about trying out an Altra shoe, not sure how the zero drop will affect my aging Achilles but I’m mostly a mid-fore foot runner so I’m hoping I should be ok, although in theory I’ll probably end up injured again for another 6 months 🤦🏻♂️😂😂😂
Cheers Soupy, I think you'll be fine in the 5mm drop if you run on your forefoot & normally use an 8mm drop, it would be best to try 5mm before jumping straight into zero for sure. I personally like anything between 4mm-8mm. I'm hopeful even you shouldn't pick up an injury unless you trip over a rake in the garden 🤣
@@TheDeterminedRunner 😂😂😂 thanks for that mate, I’m planning on doing a good bit of gardening at the weekend so let’s hope your middle name isn’t Scud!!! 🙈😂😂
Nice to see a Topo shoe review. I think Topo has a great appeal over zero drop Altra shoes because Topo shoes have a range of drop heights, from 0-5 mm. Probably liked by thru hikers as well as trail runners. I would have guessed the Topo had a pretty locked down heel cup (better than Altra for small/narrow heels) but you cautioned against narrow feet users.
Thanks Brian, I agree, they should have a broader appeal than Altra, with the drop options. They should also sell well to the hiking market, so probably worth stocking in the store. They do lock down nicely on my foot, but I'd say for yourself Brian, if you can get a chance to try them before buying, just to see how they feel on your feet, in case you have narrow heels?
@@TheDeterminedRunner Yes, narrow heels. I've been known to buy female shoes in search of a narrow fitting heel. Lucky for me, the local shops do stock Topo so try before buy is possible.
I loved the Altra Olympus 4 which has a nice arch support but no one mentions the arch support in the Topo other than the insole is thin?
There is some arch support in the Topo, I also find them less torsionally stiff than the Olympus (which is a plus to me) 👍
There’s no arch support in Altra Olympus 4 (or any Altra) - they’re flat as pancakes. I have extremely sensitive feet from numerous surgeries and only wear flat, zero drop shoes so I can guarantee there is no arch support.
My favourite trail shoe.
It's a great shoe for sure Phillip 👍
looking at these for long runs
Ideal for long runs 👍