Topo Athletic MTN Racer
Every version of the MTN Racer 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 MTN Racer rates above 25% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the MTN Racer, 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 MTN Racer 4 In stock | 2025 | 9.5 oz | 33/28mm stack · 5mm drop | 70 | -5 | — | $155 |
| Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 | 2023 | 9.2 oz | 34/29mm stack · 5mm drop | 75 | +4 | 3 | — |
| Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2 | 2021 | 9.1 oz | 30/25mm stack · 5mm drop | 71 | -2 | 2 | — |
| Topo Athletic MTN Racer | 2019 | 9.3 oz (men's) | 34/29mm stack · 5mm drop | 73 | — | — | $155 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Topo Athletic
MTN Racer 470 70 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 28
v4 (2025) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 33mm stack · 5mm drop
It costs less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Overall70Confidence28Pros
It costs less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
The three MTN Racer versions before it score 71, 72 and 75 here, against 68 for this one.
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Topo Athletic
MTN Racer 375 75 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 77
v3 (2023) · Trail shoe · Stability · 9.2 oz · 34mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers say it outlasts other trail shoes, holding up over high mileage.
Durability 87Overall75Durability87Value81Appearance74Comfort72Cushioning69Confidence77Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers say it outlasts other trail shoes, holding up over high mileage.
Reviewers with bunions or broader feet single out the wide toe box.
Reviewers describe a stable, low-to-the-ground feel at faster paces.
Cons
One reviewer wants a rock plate, finding stones bruise the feet on fast downhills.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls the color choices boring, though the best yet in the 2023 version.
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Topo Athletic
MTN Racer 271 71 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 47
v2 (2021) · Trail shoe · Stability · 9.1 oz · 30mm stack · 5mm drop
A Vibram Megagrip outsole with multi-directional lugs for mixed trail surfaces.
Durability 84Overall71Durability84Value77Appearance72Comfort72Cushioning71Confidence47Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A Vibram Megagrip outsole with multi-directional lugs for mixed trail surfaces.
One reviewer uses it on igneous rock, sand and road and says it gives enough cushioning and traction.
The upper adds a drainage port and gaiter attachments.
Cons
Appearance draws 4.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The MTN Racer 3 after it scores 75 on six reviews against its 72.
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Topo Athletic
MTN Racer73 73 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 0
v1 (2019) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 34mm stack · 5mm drop
MSRP $155
Overall73Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
