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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2

Trail shoe · Stability · Trail · 9.1 oz · 30/25mm stack · 5mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 replaced it

How it ranks

The Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2

of 4

Current estimate: Decent

71
Overall
71
Durability
84
Value
77
Appearance
72
Comfort
72
Cushioning
71
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

47 Low

47

External retailer ratings

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Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

  1. Product line track record
  2. External ratings
  3. Our ratings

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


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.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

MTN Racer 2 rates 71. This shoe has low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Topo Athletic MTN Racer

Each dot is one version of the MTN Racer, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • MTN Racer 4

    2025 · 0 reviews

    70 Decent

    28 Confidence

  • MTN Racer 3

    2023 · 6 reviews

    75 Decent

    77 Confidence

  • MTN Racer 2 This shoe

    2021 · 2 reviews

    71 Decent

    47 Confidence

  • MTN Racer

    2019 · 0 reviews

    73 Decent

    0 Confidence

Runner Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 1
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
9.1 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 10.1 oz · Women's 8.0 oz
Release
2021 Q2
Stack
30/25mm
Drop
5mm

Runner reviews

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4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Aug 6, 2023

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great Long Run Trail Shoe

5/5

Overall

Use this shoe when running igneous rock, sand, sometimes road. Very comfortable, provides enough cushioning and traction needed.

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2023

40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 v2

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail shoe
Trail shoe
Trail shoe
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.1 oz Lightest
9.5 oz
9.7 oz
Stack
30/25mm
33/28mm
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Drop
5mm
5mm
8mm
Release
2021 Q2
2025 Q2
2026 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$155
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$155
$93 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
71 Decent
70 Decent
92 Very good Best overall
Comfort
72 Decent
72 Decent
79 Decent Best comfort
Cushioning
71 Decent
69 Below average
77 Decent Best cushioning
Durability
84 Good
80 Good
85 Good Best durability
Appearance
72 Decent
72 Decent
95 Excellent Best appearance
Value
77 Decent
75 Decent
84 Good Best value rating
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