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Topo Athletic Ultraventure

Every version of the Ultraventure we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Ultraventure
88/100
vs. Average
+11

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Ultraventure scores above 83% of the lines we track.

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Each dot is one version of the Ultraventure, placed by its rating and release year.

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Topo Athletic Ultraventure versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 5 In stock 2026 84 -2
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 2024 86 -5
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 2022 9.6 oz 31/26mm · 5mm drop 91 +1 1
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 2021
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2018 8.3 oz 35/30mm · 5mm drop 90 4 $155 MSRP

5 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 5

    84 Good Good · Confidence 22/100

    v5 (2026) · Trail · Neutral

    The Ultraventure and Ultraventure 3 before it score 92 and 91.

    Ultraventure 5
    Overall
    84
    Confidence
    22

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    Pros

    The Ultraventure and Ultraventure 3 before it score 92 and 91.

  2. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 4

    86 Good Good · Confidence 44/100

    v4 (2024) · Trail · Neutral

    Ultraventure 4
    Overall
    86
    Confidence
    44

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  3. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 3

    91 Very good Very good · 6 reviews · Confidence 72/100

    v3 (2022) · Trail · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 5mm drop

    10.2 oz with a 31mm heel stack, and one reviewer calls it very light for the cushion.

    Ultraventure 3
    Durability 89
    Overall
    91
    Comfort
    94
    Cushioning
    89
    Durability
    89
    Value
    78
    Appearance
    74
    Confidence
    72

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    Pros

    10.2 oz with a 31mm heel stack, and one reviewer calls it very light for the cushion.

    One reviewer values the natural toe box shape together with a 5mm drop.

    One reviewer needed no rock plate even on sharp rocks.

    Cons

    One reviewer needs a runner's knot to keep the heel from slipping.

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    Ultraventure 2

    v2 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Ultraventure 2

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  5. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure

    90 Very good Very good · 4 reviews · Confidence 50/100

    v1 (2018) · Trail · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 5mm drop · 35mm stack

    Reviewers call it comfortable over long, rocky trail hours.

    Ultraventure
    Durability 84

    MSRP $155

    Overall
    90
    Comfort
    95
    Cushioning
    88
    Durability
    84
    Value
    80
    Appearance
    71
    Confidence
    50

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    Pros

    Reviewers call it comfortable over long, rocky trail hours.

    Two reviewers with wide feet praise the roomy toe box.

    Light at 8.7 oz despite a 35mm heel stack.

    Cons

    One reviewer finds it slippery on bare rock and too soft for really technical trails.