Reader review
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 6, 2023
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2
Trail · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 5mm drop · 30/25mm stack
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 ranks below most trail shoes in our data. Durability and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the MTN Racer product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Decent
71/100
Overall
71
Durability
87
Value
75
Comfort
70
Cushioning
70
Appearance
66
Confidence
7
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
7/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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
50
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70
80
90
100
25
50
75
100
Better Shoes Rating
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
40
60
80
100
72
2019
71
2021
75
2023
68
2025
Release year
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2025 · 0 reviews
68 Below average
22 Confidence
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2023 · 6 reviews
75 Decent
36 Confidence
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MTN Racer 2 This shoe
2021 · 2 reviews
71 Decent
7 Confidence
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2019 · 0 reviews
72 Decent
1 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.1 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q2
- Stack Height
- 30mm heel - 25mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Runner reviews
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
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.1 oz M
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8.6 oz M
Lightest
Stack
30/25mm
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37/32mm
Drop
5mm
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5mm
Release
2021 Q2
2025 Q2
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$155
Best price
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$106.99
Lowest price
$115.25
Ratings
Overall
Decent (71)
Below average (68)
Exceptional (98)
Best overall
Comfort
Decent (70)
Below average (69)
Very good (92)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (70)
Below average (66)
Exceptional (98)
Best cushioning
Durability
Good (87)
Decent (79)
Very good (92)
Best durability
Appearance
Below average (66)
Below average (66)
Good (87)
Best appearance
Value
Decent (75)
Below average (70)
Excellent (93)
Best value
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 2 In Context
More on the Topo Athletic MTN Racer
- Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4
- Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 next version
- Topo Athletic MTN Racer previous version
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- Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 v2 1 runner