Topo Athletic Magnifly
Every version of the Magnifly we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Magnifly rates above 38% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Topo Athletic Magnifly 6 In stock | 2026 | 8.2 oz | zero-drop | 68 | -11 | — | $100 |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 5 In stock | 2024 | 7.9 oz | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 79 | +1 | — | $100 |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 4 | 2022 | 8.2 oz | 25/25mm stack · zero-drop | 79 | +4 | 2 | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 3 | 2019 | 9.0 oz | — | 74 | +3 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly | 2018 | 7.5 oz (men's) | 27/27mm stack · zero-drop | 71 | 0 | 1 | $140 MSRP |
| Topo Athletic Magnifly 2 | 2017 | 9.0 oz | — | 71 | — | 1 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 668 68 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 33
v6 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · zero-drop
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
Overall68Confidence33Pros
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 579 79 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 41
v5 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 25mm stack · zero-drop
It is zero drop, with 25mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
Overall79Confidence41Buy 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 for 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 for sale.
A newer Magnifly 6 is for sale alongside it.
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Topo Athletic
Magnifly 479 79 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 14 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 25mm stack · zero-drop
Reviewers rate comfort and cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and two praise the wide toe box with a snug midfoot.
Durability 81Overall79Value82Durability81Cushioning79Comfort78Appearance73Confidence14Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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 374 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 10 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
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 81Overall74Durability81Value78Cushioning77Comfort77Appearance72Confidence10Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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
Magnifly71 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 27mm stack · zero-drop
Light at 7.5 oz on a zero-drop, 27mm platform.
Durability 81MSRP $140
Overall71Durability81Value78Comfort78Cushioning77Appearance72Confidence2Buy 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 271 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
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 78MSRP $110
Overall71Durability78Value74Comfort73Cushioning73Appearance71Confidence6Buy 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.
