Topo Athletic Magnifly
Every version of the Magnifly 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 Magnifly scores above 75% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Magnifly, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Topo Athletic Magnifly 6 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 82 | +4 | — | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 5 In stock | 2024 | 7.9 oz | 25/25mm | 77 | -8 | — | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 4 | 2022 | 8.3 oz | 25/25mm | 85 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 3 | 2019 | 9.0 oz | 22mm forefoot | 85 | -6 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly | 2018 | 7.5 oz (men's) | 27/27mm · 0mm drop | 91 | +4 | 1 | $140 MSRP |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 2 | 2017 | 9.0 oz | — | 87 | — | 1 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 682 Good Good · Confidence 14/100
v6 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
Overall82Confidence14Buy it now
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Pros
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 577 Decent Decent · Confidence 24/100
v5 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 25mm stack
It is zero drop, with 25mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
$96 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall77Confidence24Buy it now
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Pros
It is zero drop, with 25mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
At 8.7 oz in the men's build and 7.2 oz in the women's it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
The Magnifly 4 before it scores 85 on four reviews.
Cons
Its 25mm heel stack is well below the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
A newer Magnifly 6 is on sale alongside it.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 485 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 40/100
v4 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 25mm stack
Reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and two praise the wide toe box with a snug midfoot.
Durability 85Overall85Cushioning86Value86Durability85Comfort83Appearance71Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and two praise the wide toe box with a snug midfoot.
It stacks 25mm front and back at zero drop, and weighs 8.8 oz in the men's version.
One of four reviewers so far reports over 1000km with no complaints.
Cons
One of four reviewers so far says it loses its pop by about 300 miles and moves it to trail-only use.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 385 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz
Its one reviewer so far finds it more cushioned than other low-drop trainers without much added weight.
Durability 85Overall85Durability85Cushioning84Comfort82Value79Appearance70Confidence21Buy it now
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Pros
Its one reviewer so far finds it more cushioned than other low-drop trainers without much added weight.
Its one reviewer so far has two pairs at about 300 miles each and says both still feel fresh and springy.
Its one reviewer so far says the laces and heel fix the problems they had with Topo's Fli-Lyte.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far says it is not a bargain at the price they paid.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly91 Very good Very good · 1 review · Confidence 44/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 0mm drop · 27mm stack
Light at 7.5 oz on a zero-drop, 27mm platform.
Durability 89MSRP $140
Overall91Comfort90Durability89Cushioning89Value88Appearance76Confidence44Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.5 oz on a zero-drop, 27mm platform.
One reviewer reports a lot of miles on a pair with the soles still holding up.
The same reviewer says the toe box has room for a neuroma without irritating it.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 287 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 41/100
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz
Its one reviewer so far calls it the best-fitting zero-drop road shoe they have found.
Durability 82MSRP $110
Overall87Durability82Comfort78Cushioning78Value74Appearance70Confidence41Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer so far calls it the best-fitting zero-drop road shoe they have found.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far calls the cushioning fair but not terrific.
Its one reviewer so far suggests rotating a second pair at high weekly mileage.
