Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte
Every version of the Fli-Lyte 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 76, and the Fli-Lyte rates above 63% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6 In stock | 2025 | 7.2 oz | 23/20mm stack · 3mm drop | 84 | -1 | — | $116 |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 5 | 2023 | 6.3 oz | 24/21mm stack · 3mm drop | 85 | +11 | — | $125 MSRP |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 4 | 2021 | 7.9 oz | 26/23mm stack · 3mm drop | 73 | -1 | 1 | — |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 3 | 2019 | — | — | 74 | -3 | 4 | — |
| Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2 | 2018 | 7.8 oz | 3mm drop | 78 | — | 3 | $100 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 684 84 Good Good Good Confidence 50
v6 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 23mm stack · 3mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
$116 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:39 AM UTCOverall84Confidence50Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
Earlier Fli-Lyte versions score 74 to 88, on one to four reviews each.
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Topo Athletic
Fli-Lyte 585 85 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 76
v5 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 24mm stack · 3mm drop
Light for a trainer at 6.3 oz.
Durability 78MSRP $125
Overall85Value85Durability78Comfort76Appearance74Cushioning73Confidence76Buy 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 473 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 60
v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 26mm stack · 3mm drop
Both reviewers rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 74Overall73Value82Comfort78Appearance75Durability74Cushioning69Confidence60Buy 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 374 74 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 81
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers repeatedly praise the wide toe box.
Durability 75Overall74Value86Comfort78Durability75Cushioning72Appearance72Confidence81Buy 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 278 78 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 74
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 80MSRP $100
Overall78Value82Durability80Appearance74Cushioning74Comfort72Confidence74Buy 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.
