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They've been mentioned from time to time, e.g. here. I am curious that you find them wide enough - on the website there is only one width "Standard." If they are width enough to fit your EE foot, maybe I'll need to check them out!Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum
On the US website I see there is a wide version as well as standard. The wide does not appear to be available in New Zealand, but here you can see just how much wider even the standard is than my Skechers (that are too tight to walk comfortably in)They've been mentioned from time to time, e.g. here. I am curious that you find them wide enough - on the website there is only one width "Standard." If they are width enough to fit your EE foot, maybe I'll need to check them out!
I need to look at something a bit more subtle!
I switched from Hokas to Topos with zero regrets and a lot fewer blisters.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
I was able to work around the zero drop by putting in my orthotics! I have fallen in love with my Altras, so much so that I bought a second pair. My only complaint with them has been my big toe making a hole in the front. The work around Ive discover is something called Shoe Armor (Hope the link here works.)I too have EE feet and have tried Altras with some success but I don’t like zero drop. I recently bought a pair of trailventure WP2 waterproof boots from Topo and they are terrific. Comfortable, light, functional in every way and more structured than Altras with a robust Vibram sole. They’ve just launched the Traverse trail runner in the US which has similar features, is not waterproof but even lighter and low ankle…..as soon as these are released in Canada, I'm going to be at the front of the line !
TOPOS!!! I always recommend their shoes - as you noted - wide toebox, also very good arch support, (though I replace them w/ Currex insoles, due to high arches.) Mine held up beautifully from SJPDP to Muxia and Fisterre. Did have to replace one shoelace. Hard to believe these went nearly 600 miles.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
I should have said above that I also went with the Terraventures, rather than the Ultraventures, with a Superfeet insole.The topo Terraventure 3 trail runners, combined with Injinji toe socks and Superfeet Trailblazer inserts, kept me blister-free walking del Norte from Irun to Santiago last spring. I had tried the Altra Lone Peaks, which did not offer enough midfoot support. The Terraventure 3 have a wide toe box similar to Altra and a 3mm drop instead of zero. The newer Terraventure 4 shoes, which I have not tried, are also 3mm. I liked the look of the Ultraventure but some of the reviews I read suggested they were not as durable on pavement -- and I knew there would be a lot of pavement on del Norte so did not try them. BTW, I'm on my third pair of Terraventures and will probably get the Terraventure 4 for my next hiking shoes.
I also was advised to go Topos from my podiatrist, I love mine, women’s ultraflyI have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
I've worn both Altras and Tops. Both fit comfortably but Altras fit better. You might consider Altra Timps as an alternative to the Lone Peak. I walked the Cini this past season with mine and they were beautiful. Topos don't feel as nice to me for long distances and mine did not last as well, the sole started to get unglued. I'm a trail runner and have tried all brands. But am most loyal to Altras for comfort, fit and durability.Altra has introduced a "low drop" shoe. So far they only have it in a road shoe, but maybe they will expand to trail shoes.
AltraFWD Experience Women’s Road Running Shoe | Altra Running
The AltraFWD Experience women’s running shoe defines a brand-new road running experience from Altra, with a smooth and effortless ride.www.altrarunning.com
I have been wearing Topo ultra ventures for the Portuguese Camino and the Kumano kodo. They seem to be a blend of the altra toe box and hoka comfort.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
Yes, Topo Ultraventurers are the ones! Still my all time favorites. Glad to hear about the boot. I will look them up. Thanks!I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
I just bought a pair (wide) and they work well for me so far.Have you tried Hoka Speedgoats ? Mens 2E fitting. I have now walked two Caminos in them and find them very comfortable.
These look great, and not as expensive as some other brands. Another brand of trail runners with a wide toe box is Saucony. They made my feet look enormous (good practice for laughing at my ego), but I walked the Camino Frances with nary a blister.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
I have heard of Topo. Altra does have trail runners. I walked 400 miles in them recently and found them to be ideal! No need for break-in period. Very comfortable toe box and tight fit around ankle so that pebbles aren't constantly sneaking into the shoe.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
Ah! I wore Topo' on the Primitivo and Del Norte in June! So comfortable. Not one blister, or any discomfort. I never heard of Topos. There is so much marketing hype in the internet reviews written by sponsored reviewers that I elected to stay away from the ones that were most celebrated.I have happily walked most of my caminos and all my home hiking in Keens sandals for years. However, after injuring my Achilles, I have developed Achilles tendinopathy that is refusing to go away. My physio has advised a completely different type of shoe to what I am accustomed to and I have spent three days trying on every shoe in my city!! My problem is that I have a narrow heel but my toes splay very very wide....so even when I have tried on men's shoes in 2E, they have been snug. Altra Lone Peaks are fine, but zero drop is no longer an option for me, so that ruled them out.
Enter stage left Topo Ultraventures. I have not heard anyone mention them on the forum, but if you are looking for a roomy toebox (and super comfortable and stable midsole with rocker motion and...according to the reviews, a long lasting shoe), then you might do well to look them up. I am having to put a wedge orthotic under the heel insole and there is plenty of room.
They also do a boot for those who prefer something more than a shoe, and other shoe varieties too.
The NZ website has a very good lacing guide which might be beneficial to someone.
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