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Topo Athletic Ultraventure

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

Ultraventure
87Good
vs. Median Line
+11

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 Ultraventure rates above 90% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

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 Rating Change Reviews Price
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 5 In stock 2026 9.7 oz 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop 90 0 — $155
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 2024 — — 89 +3 — —
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 2022 9.3 oz 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop 87 +2 1 —
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 2021 10.4 oz (men's) 5mm drop 85 +5 — —
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2018 8.3 oz 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop 80 — 4 $155 MSRP

5 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 5

    90 Very good Very good Confidence 54

    v5 (2026) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 35mm stack · 5mm drop

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

    Ultraventure 5
    Overall
    90
    Confidence
    54

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    Pros

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

    It costs less than the typical trail shoe for sale.

  2. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 4

    89 Good Good Confidence 68

    v4 (2024) · Trail shoe · Neutral

    Ultraventure 4
    Overall
    89
    Confidence
    68

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

  3. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure 3

    87 Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 74

    v3 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop

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

    Ultraventure 3
    Durability 86
    Overall
    87
    Comfort
    88
    Durability
    86
    Cushioning
    83
    Value
    79
    Appearance
    76
    Confidence
    74

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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

    85 Good Good Confidence 53

    v2 (2021) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.4 oz (men's) · 5mm drop

    Ultraventure 2
    Overall
    85
    Confidence
    53

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  5. Topo Athletic

    Ultraventure

    80 Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 69

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

    Reviewers call it comfortable over long, rocky trail hours.

    Ultraventure
    Durability 80

    MSRP $155

    Overall
    80
    Comfort
    88
    Cushioning
    81
    Durability
    80
    Value
    78
    Appearance
    73
    Confidence
    69

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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.