Great minimalist ride
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019
35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 8
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Topo Athletic ST-2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.4 oz · 16/16mm stack · zero-drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Topo Athletic ST-2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
68 Moderate
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What runners say
“EVA feels dead compared to Altra Escalante, Saucony Freedom, and Adidas Boost.”
“If you need to jump on a trail for a bit, you are likely to feel the rocks underfoot.”
“Feet are well locked down but good room for toe splay.”
“It is super flexible for my rigid feet.”
“Have very little cushioning, which is great unless you are doing a lot of road running.”
“Cushioning a bit spongy - does not feel that responsive.”
“Thin soled and flexible.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 4/8
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Two reviewers praise the roomy toe box with a secure midfoot hold.
- At 6.6 oz, one reviewer uses it for speedwork and racing.
- A flexible, thin 16mm sole that three reviewers praise for ground feel.
Cons
- The three reviewers who rated cushioning give it 3.7 out of 5, and one struggles with it over a lot of road miles.
- One reviewer feels rocks underfoot on trail, and another notes there is no rockplate.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 6.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 6.9 oz · Women's 5.9 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q3
- MSRP
- $90
- Stack
- 16/16mm
- Drop
- 0mm
Runner reviews
Topo ST-2 review
5/5
Overall
Run7 · Dec 27, 2018
40 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Topo top o the toe box
4/5
Overall
Hrshrs · Jul 2, 2018
30 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Solid shoes
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2018
40 mpw 521 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 7
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Lightweight, great value
4/5
Overall
theJeff · Jan 1, 2018
65 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi 1 runner
- Saucony Kinvara 8 1 runner
- Saucony Kinvara 7 1 runner