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Topo Athletic

Fli-Lyte 3

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Excellent (91/100)

Release: 2019 Q2

Excellent (91/100) overall

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Release: 2019 Q2

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (91/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 87% of all shoes.

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Overall

Excellent (91/100)

Overall rating

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Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 87% of shoes

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Overall

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Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 87% of shoes

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Excellent (91/100)

Value

Excellent (94/100)

Value rating

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Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Value

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Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Excellent (94/100)

Comfort

Very good (89/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

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Comfort

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Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 84% of shoes

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Very good (89/100)

Cushioning

Very good (87/100)

Cushioning rating

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 80% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 80% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

Durability

Good (76/100)

Durability rating

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Durability

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Good (76/100)

Appearance

Good (73/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 38% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 38% of shoes

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Good (73/100)

40%

2/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 87% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 87% of 1,872 daily trainers.

87%

Topo Athletic

Scores better than 93% of 55 Topo Athletic shoes.

93%

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

—

Stack

—

Drop

—

7mm

Release

2019 Q2

2025 Q3 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$129.95 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Very good (87%)

Average (59%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Very good (84%)

Average (61%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (80%)

Average (46%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (51%)

Average (56%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (38%)

Below average (34%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Excellent (91%) Best value

Good (80%)

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$174.95

Top 7%

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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

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Exactly What I was Looking For

Anonymous runner · Jan 5, 2020

5/5

Overall

I was looking for a light weight, moderately stiff, low drop shoe that was comfortable and reasonably priced and the topo fli-lyte delivered exactly what I wanted. I have had the longest injury-free stretch of running (1 year, 1350 miles) that I have had as an adult, and a large part of that is how well these shoes compliment my stride. I tend to land towards the front of my foot, and the low drop and moderate stack height feel great. I tried switching back to my old gel cumulus (asics) one day when I left the fli-lytes at the office, and it felt like running in heeled boots. I would recommend these (or the fli-lyte 2's if you can find them) to anyone but the clunkiest of heel-strikers.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Great Shoe - Light, Cushioned and Comfy

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is my go to shoe for most runs. It not only has the Topo wide toe box it is also a great fitting shoe that has just the right amount of cushioning and is light enough to be a great marathon shoe. Cushioning and feel is an upgrade from the Fli-Lyte 2.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Free Your Feet

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019

5/5

Overall

I love my Brooks, Asics, Hoka's, and Adidas running shoes but these Topo Fli-Lyte's are made correctly for the feet! I always get my toes squeezed in other shoes but have just accepted it as normal all these years. THEN I tried on a pair of the Fli-Lyte's and was amazed out how much wider the toe box is. This made for comfortable running. Also the drop from head to toe on these shoes is minimal making for a more natural stride and foot strike. The cushioning is good, maybe not as much as most Hoka's but very adequate. It remains to be seen if this shoe is durable compared to most Brook's and Asics I have worn. It reminds me of the Adidas Supernova (now defunct) in comfort but with the wide toebox and minimal drop. I highly recommend these shoes. They are light weight enough for racing 5K and up.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Topo: first time user

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Love the extra toe width and cushioning. Great value, too.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

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