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Topo Athletic

Fli-Lyte 2

Fli-Lyte 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (89/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.4 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$100
Drop Height
3mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
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This score rates better than 82% of shoes.

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Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (90/100)

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Above average (90/100)

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Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Value

Above average (90/100)

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Above average (90/100)

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Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Ranks above 49% of shoes

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All Running Shoes

Better than 82% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (89/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 83% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

83%

Topo Athletic

Better than 89% of 53 Topo Athletic shoes ranked.

89%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 2
Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6
HOKA Clifton 9
Fli-Lyte 2
Fli-Lyte 6
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest / Best value
Newest / Lowest price
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.4 oz M Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
3mm
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5mm
Release
2018 Q3
2025 Q3 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$100
—
$165
Best price
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$129.95 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (55%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (84%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (73%)
Average (58%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (49%)
Below average (34%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (83%) Best value
Good (78%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

3 reader ratings

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Fly-Lite 2

Anonymous runner · Oct 2, 2018

5/5

Overall

When I first got my first pair of this shoe there was a bit of fabric on the tongue that felt like it was going too rub my foot badly, but it turned out to not be a problem at all. I'm now on my second pair and they have been very nice shoes that are great for training for Cross Country.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Love the shoe, but for God's sake Topo, get a new designer

Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2018

5/5

Overall

I absolutely love this shoe. I've run about 500 miles in my first pair and I just ordered my second pair. The wideness of the toe box allows me to spread my toes such that I don't constantly roll my ankles and the cushioning is perfect for long runs and recovery days. Although my old pair is dying, it has amazing resilience. That being said, a common issue across Topo shoes is the color palate. I'm not going to mince words: they're ugly. The flylite 2 is actually a lot better than most, especially in the blue and grey colors (the orange one is kind of bad), but I sincerely hope Topo finds a better design team in the future, because so many of their shoes are just ugly. The functionality is great, but many people are turned off by shoes that don't look good. Either way, I love this shoe and will continue to use it as long as it continues and even if they get uglier, I will use it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

One problem

irishod · Jul 13, 2018

3/5

Overall

I've run in and loved the Topo MT2 trail shoe, so was looking forward to trying their road shoe. The flylite 2 is similar to the MT2, its low drop, light weight, with generous cushioning. My only issue with this shoe is it chafes the top of my toes. If it wasn't for that I'd love it, but a it is, I can't run in them without coming home with bloody socks. I have 80 toe scrapping miles on them. I was hoping they'd break in over time but they haven't.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5