Topo Pursuit 2

The Topo Pursuit 2 is a cushioned zero-drop trail running shoe with Vibram® Megagrip outsole, ZipFoam™ midsole, and FKT Insole designed for trail running and hiking.

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5 video reviews

$150

Cheaper than 70% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 298 g
Drop: 0 mm
Heel Stack: 28 mm
Forefoot Stack: 28 mm

Best for: Trail running, hiking, and technical off-road conditions

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Strengths

Grip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
28 mm
Lightness
298 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$150

2024

298 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trails, technical paths, mixed terrain

Trail running, hiking, and technical off-road conditions

Cushioning

0 mm

28 mm

ZipFoam™ cushioning for a softer, more responsive, and lighter ride

Medium cushioning, balanced underfoot feel

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip for best-in-class traction and durability

Gaiter compatible, no rock plate

Aggressive, widely spaced lugs for multi-surface grip

Upper & fit

Durable recycled mesh with tight weave for protection and ventilation

Specialty FKT Insole for quick drainage in wet conditions

Roomy anatomical toe box with secure midfoot and heel lock-in

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On the terrain

How Topo Pursuit 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Topo Pursuit 2							64

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Topo Pursuit 251

Cushioning20/40
Lightness14/35
Smooth roll17/25

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The Topo Pursuit 2 was released in 2024.

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A higher overall score (93 vs 75)
A lighter option (23 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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Better than Topo Pursuit 2 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 75)
A lighter option (23 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

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$150Score 86+11

Better than Topo Pursuit 2 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 75)
A lighter option (12 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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Popular Comparisons

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

Grip

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
28 mm
Lightness
298 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
0 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

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Topo Pursuit 2

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