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 🤣
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 🤣
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?
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.
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 👍🏻
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!!! 🙈😂😂
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.
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 👍
