If you have
been following my blog for a while, you know that I really like Topo Athletic shoes. They offer shoes with a low heel drop and
wide toe box. This allows your toes to
spread out instead of feeling claustrophobic like in most shoes. The durability of the materials that they use
is excellent as well. The MT
is one of the first pair of shoes that I reviewed on my blog. It is still one of my favorite trail shoes
because it is so light, comfortable, and really flexes with your foot. The Hydroventure
is an amazing trail shoe with a waterproof eVent material that keeps the water
out but is still breathable. Topo Athletic also has some amazing road
shoes. My favorites are the Runduro, Magnifly, and the UltraFly.
If you are
not familiar with Topo Athletic shoes,
they fit snug in the heel and midfoot, while it they are loose in the
toebox. The wide toe box allows your
toes to spread out, which has several benefits.
This will not only help you be more stable, but will also reduce foot
injuries commonly caused by shoes that compress your toes.
I have
tested 10 shoes from Topo Athletic and
have been impressed with every one. Here
are some of my past reviews.
Topo Athletic just released one of their
lightest, most flexible shoes to date.
The ST-2
is a very light weight, fast shoe that is perfect for speed work, tempo runs,
and even cross training. The shoe is
extremely flexible and has an almost sock like fit.
The ST-2
features a zero heel drop, which will put your body in an ideal alignment. If you aren’t used to a zero heel drop, you
should ease into using them over a few weeks to get your calves and Achilles
tendon use to the extra stretch. I love
my zero drop shoes and can’t recommend them enough though.
The upper
material is a light weight stretchy mesh that allows some ventilation so your
feet don’t overheat. It is also soft
against your feet and packs down flat.
The heel is collapsible as well.
That makes these shoes perfect for traveling with. There are strategically placed printed
overlays keep the outer material strong while cutting weight. Because of the ability to pack flat, these
won’t provide as much support as some shoes out there, but this isn’t
necessarily a long distance shoe, so that shouldn’t be a big issue.
The ST-2
has a total stack height of 16mm and breaks down to 4mm of rubber outsole, 7mm
of midsole material, and a 5mm footbed.
There is definitely not as much cushion as some of their other shoes,
but for speed workouts, tempo runs, and cross training, it should be
sufficient. Here is the crazy part, it
weighs in at only 6.9 ounces (men’s size 9).
I am a huge
fan of Topo Athletic shoes, which you
would know if you have been reading my blog for a while. Topo
Athletic has only been around since 2013, but they have made some
incredible shoes. The ST-2
is awesome in the right situations. You
need to know that most people won’t be running in these every day (especially
on long runs), but if you are looking for a shoe for your speed and tempo runs,
it’s a good choice. The ST-2
is so comfortable, flexible, and folds flat.
It really feels fast. Not too
shabby Topo!
Pros:
Super
lightweight (6.9 ounces)
Wide toe box
allows toes to spread out
Zero heel
drop allows for better form and posture
Great price
($90 at the Topo Athletic website)
Extremely
flexible
Folds flat,
perfect for traveling
Sock like
fit with a flexible mesh upper
Topo Athletic’s Social Media Links:
Topo Athletic continues to step up its game
with the ST-2. This light weight speed shoe feels great and
is amazingly light. You can’t beat the
price too at a mere $90. You can get a
pair at the Topo
Athletic website, or check the Topo Athletic Store Locator for
a store near you. Give them a try today
and let me know what you think.
Note:
I received this product in exchange for a review. The review is my
personal opinion of the product and I was not required to give a particular
opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so
please use all of the products that I review at your own risk.
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