Topo Athletic

Fli-Lyte 3

Fli-Lyte 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (91/100)

Shoe details

Release
2019 Q2

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (91/100)

Better than about 86% of shoes

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Overall

Excellent (91/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 86% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (94/100)

Value ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

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Comfort

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Durability

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 38% of shoes

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2/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 86% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (91/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 87% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

87%

Topo Athletic

Better than 91% of 53 Topo Athletic shoes ranked.

91%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$129.95 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (84%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (78%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (52%)
Average (58%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (38%)
Below average (34%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (91%) Best value
Good (78%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Exactly What I was Looking For

Anonymous runner · Jan 5, 2020

5/5

Overall

I was looking for a light weight, moderately stiff, low drop shoe that was comfortable and reasonably priced and the topo fli-lyte delivered exactly what I wanted. I have had the longest injury-free stretch of running (1 year, 1350 miles) that I have had as an adult, and a large part of that is how well these shoes compliment my stride. I tend to land towards the front of my foot, and the low drop and moderate stack height feel great. I tried switching back to my old gel cumulus (asics) one day when I left the fli-lytes at the office, and it felt like running in heeled boots. I would recommend these (or the fli-lyte 2's if you can find them) to anyone but the clunkiest of heel-strikers.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great Shoe - Light, Cushioned and Comfy

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is my go to shoe for most runs. It not only has the Topo wide toe box it is also a great fitting shoe that has just the right amount of cushioning and is light enough to be a great marathon shoe. Cushioning and feel is an upgrade from the Fli-Lyte 2.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Free Your Feet

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019

5/5

Overall

I love my Brooks, Asics, Hoka's, and Adidas running shoes but these Topo Fli-Lyte's are made correctly for the feet! I always get my toes squeezed in other shoes but have just accepted it as normal all these years. THEN I tried on a pair of the Fli-Lyte's and was amazed out how much wider the toe box is. This made for comfortable running. Also the drop from head to toe on these shoes is minimal making for a more natural stride and foot strike. The cushioning is good, maybe not as much as most Hoka's but very adequate. It remains to be seen if this shoe is durable compared to most Brook's and Asics I have worn. It reminds me of the Adidas Supernova (now defunct) in comfort but with the wide toebox and minimal drop. I highly recommend these shoes. They are light weight enough for racing 5K and up.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Topo: first time user

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Love the extra toe width and cushioning. Great value, too.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5