Topo Athletic UltraFly
Every version of the UltraFly 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 UltraFly scores above 38% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the UltraFly, 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 Ultrafly 6 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 74 | +1 | — | — |
| Topo Athletic Ultrafly 4 | 2022 | 9.4 oz | 28/23mm · 5mm drop | 74 | +3 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic UltraFly 3 | 2020 | 9.0 oz | 25/20mm · 5mm drop | 70 | -12 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic UltraFly 2 | 2018 | 9.7 oz | 5mm drop | 82 | +11 | 4 | — |
| Topo Athletic Ultrafly 5 | 2018 | 8.6 oz | 33/28mm · 5mm drop | 70 | — | 2 | $145 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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$141 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall74Confidence9Cons
The last three UltraFly versions score 70 to 73, each on two reviews.
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Topo Athletic
Ultrafly 474 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 18/100
v4 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Minimal) · 9.4 oz · 5mm drop
A 28mm heel stack on a 5mm drop, with an anatomical toe box.
Durability 79Overall74Value82Durability79Appearance77Cushioning69Comfort68Confidence18Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 28mm heel stack on a 5mm drop, with an anatomical toe box.
Cons
The UltraFly 2 earlier in the line scores 81 on four reviews against its 73.
Value draws 4.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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Topo Athletic
UltraFly 370 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 12/100
v3 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.0 oz · 5mm drop · 25mm stack
One reviewer who works in a running store calls it one of the best everyday trainers of 2020 and praises the wide toe box.
Durability 82Overall70Value89Durability82Appearance79Comfort72Cushioning67Confidence12Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer who works in a running store calls it one of the best everyday trainers of 2020 and praises the wide toe box.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, value and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning draws 4.0 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension, and a 25mm heel stack gives a medium rather than soft ride.
The UltraFly 2 before it scores 81 on four reviews against its 71.
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Topo Athletic
UltraFly 282 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 42/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.7 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box, one having gone through four pairs.
Durability 80Overall82Value91Durability80Appearance75Comfort74Cushioning73Confidence42Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box, one having gone through four pairs.
Reviewers find it comfortable for long runs and track workouts.
It scores 81 against 70 to 74 for the three UltraFly versions after it.
Cons
Two reviewers say it wears out quickly, one getting about 400 miles a pair.
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Topo Athletic
Ultrafly 570 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 44/100
v5 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability (Minimal) · 8.6 oz · 5mm drop · 33mm stack
Reviewers praise the wide toe box that lets the toes splay.
Durability 77MSRP $145
Overall70Value83Appearance77Durability77Cushioning71Comfort70Confidence44Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the wide toe box that lets the toes splay.
At 8.6 oz it is light for a maximalist build.
Cons
Reviewers disagree on wear: one says the sole and upper degraded early, another got 200 miles or more.
One reviewer could not secure their foot in the roomy last, and got blisters.
