Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte
Every version of the Fli-Lyte we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Fli-Lyte scores above 66% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Fli-Lyte, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 79 | -2 | — | — |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 5 | 2023 | 6.3 oz | 24/21mm · 3mm drop | 81 | +7 | — | $125 MSRP |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 4 | 2021 | 8.5 oz | 26/23mm · 3mm drop | 74 | -8 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 3 | 2019 | — | — | 82 | -7 | 4 | — |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2 | 2018 | 7.8 oz | 3mm drop | 89 | — | 3 | $100 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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$118 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:39 AM UTCOverall79Confidence7Cons
Earlier Fli-Lyte versions score 74 to 88, on one to four reviews each.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 581 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 26/100
v5 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 3mm drop · 24mm stack
Light for a trainer at 6.3 oz.
Durability 82MSRP $125
Overall81Value90Comfort82Durability82Cushioning77Appearance73Confidence26Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light for a trainer at 6.3 oz.
A 24mm heel stack on a 3mm drop.
Cons
Scores across the Fli-Lyte line have ranged from 74 to 88.
Cushioning and appearance each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 474 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 23/100
v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 3mm drop · 26mm stack
Both reviewers rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 75Overall74Value86Comfort83Durability75Appearance74Cushioning71Confidence23Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
9 oz with a 26mm stack and a 3mm drop.
Cons
One wide-footed reviewer trimmed the sock liner to stop a hot spot.
Cushioning and durability are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 382 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 52/100
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers repeatedly praise the wide toe box.
Durability 76Overall82Value92Comfort83Durability76Cushioning76Appearance69Confidence52Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers repeatedly praise the wide toe box.
Runners find it light enough for marathons and 5k racing.
Reviewers rate value 4.8 out of 5.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, with one reviewer questioning long-term wear.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 289 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 71/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 3mm drop
All three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it perfect for long runs and recovery days.
Durability 84MSRP $100
Overall89Value87Durability84Cushioning79Comfort73Appearance72Confidence71Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one calls it perfect for long runs and recovery days.
One reviewer has run about 500 miles in a first pair and ordered a second.
Light at 8.4 oz with a 3mm drop and a wide toe box.
Cons
One reviewer's toes chafe badly enough to bloody their socks, unchanged after 80 miles.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly.
