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Topo Athletic MTN Racer

Racing · Neutral · Road · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop · 34/29mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The Topo Athletic MTN Racer ranks below most racing shoes in our data. Durability and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 3 other rated shoes in the MTN Racer product line. Another 12 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Topo Athletic MTN Racer

of 5

Current estimate: Decent

72/100
Overall
72
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

1/100

1

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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

    68 Below average

    22 Confidence

  • MTN Racer 3

    2023 · 6 reviews

    75 Decent

    36 Confidence

  • MTN Racer 2

    2021 · 2 reviews

    71 Decent

    7 Confidence

  • MTN Racer This shoe

    2019 · 0 reviews

    72 Decent

    1 Confidence

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$155
Stack Height
34mm heel - 29mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Trail
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
7.7 oz M Lightest
Stack
34/29mm
Drop
5mm
8mm
Release
2019 Q2
2025 Q2 Newest
2024 Q1
MSRP
$155
$295
Best price
$106.99 Lowest price
$142.82
Ratings
Overall
Decent (72)
Below average (68)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (71)
Below average (69)
Excellent (95) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (69)
Below average (66)
Exceptional (97) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (83) Best durability
Decent (79)
Below average (64)
Appearance
Below average (68)
Below average (66)
Excellent (96) Best appearance
Value
Decent (75)
Below average (70)
Good (84) Best value
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