The RW Takeaway: The Ultraventure 3 is a hybrid running shoe made for traversing long distances. The shoe, which already has an accommodating fit, is now available in wider sizes.

  • Preceded by: Ultraventure 2, Ultraventure Pro
  • Key tech: Increased stack height, softer and more lightweight Zipfoam midsole, redesigned Vibram outsole to decrease weight, wide toebox

Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3

Ultraventure 3

Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3

$150 at Amazon
Pros
  • Versatile for both road and trail
  • High toe cap
  • zapatillas de running Dynafit neutro constitución ligera
Cons
  • Sapatos running Kelme
  • zapatillas de running UK Gear neutro tope amortiguación pie normal
TypeTrail
Weight10.1 oz (M), 8.2 oz (W)
Drop5 mm

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“This isn’t a workout or fast race shoe. This is the long-haul shoe,” one tester declared. He also noted how ultrarunners like Topo’s shoes because of their wide toeboxes. The Ultraventure zapatillas de running Adidas mujer competición ritmo bajo pie normal talla 36.

For gnarlier trails, you’ll want to choose the brand’s MTN Racer or Terraventure, which have toothier treads. The Ultraventure 3’s outsole, made of grippy Vibram rubber, is more lightweight and sectional than the previous iteration. Its lugs are shorter and wider as well, making the shoe versatile for both roads and trails. “The Vibram outsole is sticky enough for rocky trails, but it’s not like a cleat,” said a tester.

Even though the shoe doesn’t have a rock plate, the increased stack height—Topo added 5mm to the heel and forefoot—serves as a buffer on rugged terrain. The thicker midsole is composed of a new Zipfoam compound that’s lighter and more responsive. To ensure Sandali, the platform was widened.

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The upper, which is made of recycled material (one pair is equivalent to three 750 ml plastic water bottles), has fewer overlays and a higher toe sweep because no one likes stubbing their toes midrun. Narrow-footed testers needed to make their laces a little tighter, and some wished for a longer, more padded tongue. Despite the shoe’s extra width, our testers reported no ankle chafing or discomfort.


Tester Feedback

Adidas Pureboost Halo Blue Chalk Men Unisex Running Sport | Sean O. | Tester since 2021

Arch Height: High | Pronation: Neutral | Footstrike: Forefoot

“clothing usb shoe-care 39. It very much reminds me of the Hoka Challenger in that way. I can leave from my doorstep, run down a road, hop on a mountain trail, head back on the roads, and feel confident the whole way through. It really defines the freedom of running to me—duality and simplicity. Womens Trespass Boots.

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