TOPO trail running shoes are a brand that often flies under the radar for trail runners; not many people talk about or know much about them. For me, I’ve used two models of TOPO trail shoes, and I haven’t been disappointed by a single one!
TOPO TERRAVENTURE 3 The brand categorizes these as Speed Trail Shoes for trail runners who prefer a firm midsole rather than a super soft, mushy one. They are agile—neither too thick nor too thin—and provide great responsiveness for strides and speed. Based on the brand's concept, after testing them, the results were excellent.
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Wide Toebox
Wide and comfortable. I especially like trail running shoes with this feature because they don’t squeeze the forefoot during downhill runs. I ran for 6 hours, and my forefoot felt truly comfortable.
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Outsole : Vibram Megagrip
Provides excellent grip. Whether in the rain, on wet roads, or steep slopes, they don’t slip at all. Every step felt truly confident.
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Fitting :
The midfoot lockdown is very secure. The A-Strap structure is placed on the exterior, making the wrap around the midfoot feel very snug.
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Heel Counter
The heel lock is incredibly solid, ensuring the shoe holds your foot perfectly throughout the run. No matter how suddenly you zig-zag to dodge rocks, your foot and the shoe move as one.
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Laces :
The laces look very ordinary. I tied them once; my shoes were soaked from the first kilometer until the end of the 30th kilometer—a 6-hour run—and the left lace only came untied once, while the right didn't budge at all. Truly excellent.
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Heel-Toe Drop : 3mm
This is considered a low-drop shoe, keeping your foot strike close to a natural posture with stable placement.
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Flexible :
The sole is quite flexible, which provides stability when planting and lifting your feet on rough terrain. With both the low drop and good flexibility, I felt very confident with every step on the downhill sections.
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Upper :
The fabric is tough and suitable for trail running, while also being porous and breathable.
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TOPO TERRAVENTURE 3 For me, the brand has done their homework very well. They are perfect for Thai runners' feet, both in terms of fitting and the shoe's structure. The choice of materials is also ideal for trail courses in our country.
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That's why I give these a perfect ten out of ten! I really want you to try them. Anyone interested can come and try them at the shop.
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These trail shoes, TOPO TERRAVENTURE 3, were worn for the first time during a 35K trail training run at Khao Pang. If you haven't seen the clip yet, click this link: https://youtu.be/-shTRS7zZyw
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For those interested in purchasing, you can click the links to order through Runnercart channels below:
Website : https://www.runnercart.com/111_topo
Shopee : https://bit.ly/TOPORCSHOPEE
Lazada : https://bit.ly/TOPORCLAZ
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Free shipping / Free size exchange
0% installment for 3-4 months (on purchases over 3,000 baht)
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Shop Location: Ruamchit Village, Soi 1, Sukhumvit 22
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Shop Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: 11.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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