Topo Athletic ST-2

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.6 Overall Grade
5 reviews
Trainer Lightweight

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Pros

  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated above average overall.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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Topo Athletic ST-2
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz. (men's), 5.9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
16mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
16mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q3 2018
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$90
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.6
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.7
9.1
9.6
8.8
Cushioning
8.0
9.1
9.6
8.7
Durability
7.9
8.8
8.1
9.1
Appearance
8.4
8.2
7.9
8.7
Value
8.4
8.6
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • Lightweight, great value

    65 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

    Roomy toe box

    Secure midfoot

    Lightweight

    Zero drop

    Great speedwork trainers or race day shoes

    Would benefit from TPU midsole. EVA feels dead compared to Altra Escalante, Saucony Freedom, and Adidas Boost.

    • Great minimalist ride

      35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      Thin soled and flexible. Topo really nailed it. Some other models are too stiff but this is excellent.

    • Topo ST-2 review

      40 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      5.0
      Durability
      7.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      10.0

      I purchased the ST-2 after a great year in the ST. It is super flexible for my rigid feet. Only negative is if you need to jump on a trail for a bit, you are likely to feel the rocks underfoot.

    • Topo top o the toe box

      30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Cushioning
      7.0
      Durability
      7.0
      Appearance
      6.0
      Value
      7.0

      Feet are well locked down but good room for toe splay. I find better than altras in that regard.

      Looks are pretty average. No rockplate (good ground feel). Grip average. Cushioning a bit spongy - does not feel that responsive. I like them but do not love them

    • Solid shoes

      40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Durability
      7.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      8.0

      Solid shoes, but have very little cushioning, which is great unless you are doing a lot of road running like I was. These are solid shoes and I would recommend them to anyone who wants 0 drop shoes with minimal cushioning.