Topo Athletic Aura 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · Medium

Topo Athletic Aura 2

/ 2

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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81/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

81

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong value for what you get versus most trainers.
  • Comfortable, accommodating fit on a neutral platform.
  • A sensible everyday update to the earlier Aura.

Cons

  • Firm, low-cushion ride; not suited for long, easy runs.
  • Wear life looks middling, no better than similar trainers.

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$169.95

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$170 in Purple / White
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Compared to other shoes

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Topo Athletic Aura 2
Topo Athletic Aura
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Aura 2
Aura
SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
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9.3 oz M
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Stack
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40/35mm
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Drop
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5mm
7mm
Release
2026 Newest
2025 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$170
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Best price
$169.95
$119.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (64%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (49%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (43%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (85%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Very good (87%)
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