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The MTN Racer from Topo Athletic is a quicker and firmer cousin to the established and uber plush Ultraventure. It is exactly what one expects from the head man that formerly ran Vibram’s running shoe division and namesake for the brand, Tony Post: low heel to toe drop, anatomically correct shaping of the toe box, and a premium grip in the outsole.

Having now run in several Topo models from the Hydroventure to the ST-3, I have come to greatly appreciate the generously roomy and anatomically correct shaping of the forefoot in most of this brand’s offerings.

The two-ply upper material itself is truly the strongest feature of the MTN Racer. The inner layer is constructed from a stretchy, almost Lycra feeling material that provides a light hug to the arch and amazing breathability for a trail shoe.

One very unique feature particular to the MTN racer is a double eyelet at the top of the tongue through which the laces pass over the crux of the anterior ankle.

As opposed to the burrito tongue from Brooks or the Securefit that Saucony has offered in the past, this double attachment does a great job of making sure that the tongue does not slide uncomfortably from one side of the foot to the other, avoiding unnecessary pinching and binding to the ankle.

In terms of feel, underfoot, this shoe delivers ample cushioning to a fault. With a 5mm heel to toe offset, the MTN Racer sports the highest heel in the entire Topo Athletic line.

Overall, the Topo Athletic MTN Racer is a comfortable, iron workhorse of a trail shoe in a lightweight package that breaks the mold when it comes to style in a trail shoe.

Justin Helbing
RunRepeat Expert