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Topo Athletic Terraventure 3

Trail · Neutral · 11 oz · 3mm drop · 26/23mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Topo Athletic Terraventure 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The Topo Athletic Terraventure 3 ranks above most trail shoes in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review and 2 other rated shoes in the Terraventure product line. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Topo Athletic Terraventure 3

of 4

Current estimate: Good

83/100
Overall
83
Durability
82
Cushioning
80
Comfort
77
Value
73
Appearance
68
Confidence

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.

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Confidence

13/100

13

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • A 26mm heel on a 3mm drop gives a low, ground-feel ride.
  • The one reviewer so far calls it well built, super grippy and rugged.

Cons

  • The same reviewer says the cushioning is thin, and at 11.0 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz trail median.

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.

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Better Shoes Rating

Terraventure 3 rates 83. This shoe has very low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Topo Athletic Terraventure

Each dot is one version of the Terraventure, 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.
  • Terraventure 4

    2023 · 0 reviews

    76 Decent

    26 Confidence

  • Terraventure 3 This shoe

    2021 · 1 review

    83 Good

    13 Confidence

  • Terraventure

    2018 · 0 reviews

    72 Decent

    18 Confidence

Reader Ratings

1 rating
5/5 1
4/5 0
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
11 oz
Release
2021 Q4
Stack Height
26mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
3mm

Runner reviews

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Best trail shoe for steep technical terrain and wide feet

5/5

Overall

Not the most trendy looks but a really well built trail shoe that is super grippy with rugged durability.

Not very thick cushioned but enough if you like it low to the ground.

Allan Crisp · Aug 3, 2023

20 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Lone Peak 5.0

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11 oz M
10.2 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
26/23mm
26/23mm
37/32mm
Drop
3mm
3mm
5mm
Release
2021 Q4
2023 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$155
Best price
$115.25
Ratings
Overall
Good (83)
Decent (76)
Exceptional (98) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (77)
Decent (76)
Very good (92) Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (80)
Decent (77)
Exceptional (98) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (82)
Decent (78)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (68)
Below average (70)
Good (87) Best appearance
Value
Decent (73)
Decent (74)
Excellent (93) Best value
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