Do Topo Athletic running shoes run true to size?
How Topo Athletic running shoes fit: length, width and which models to size up in.
The verdict
True to size, with room for your toes.
Yes: most Topo Athletic running shoes are true to size, with a roomy toe box.
True to size, with a roomy, foot-shaped toe box but a more secure heel and midfoot than Altra.
- LengthTrue to size
- WidthRoomy toe box
- Wide fitNo
Your size in every Topo Athletic running shoe
Tell us your size in a Topo Athletic you already own, and we'll translate it across the range.
- Specter 2UK 9
A guide from how each model fits compared with the rest of the range. If you're between sizes, the brand's own size chart, measured against your foot, settles it.
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Between sizes?
Running shoes should leave about a thumb's width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Your feet swell on longer runs, so a shoe that feels just right in the shop can feel tight at mile ten. If you're between sizes, go up half a size for long runs and marathons; for short, fast race shoes, a closer fit is fine.
If your feet are wide, a wide version beats going up a size: a longer shoe adds length where you don't need it, and your foot can slide around.
Frequently asked questions
Should I size up in Topo Athletic running shoes?
Not usually: go with your normal size. If you're between sizes, or run long distances where your feet swell, half a size up gives your toes more room.
Do Topo Athletic make wide-fit running shoes?
Yes. The Phantom 4 comes in a wide fit.
Is Topo Athletic sizing the same as Nike's?
For length, mostly yes: your usual trainer size should work in both. Nike's race shoes are the exception, as they run small. Width is where they differ: Topo Athletic is roomier than most Nike running shoes.
How we know
We read what independent reviewers consistently report about each shoe's fit, alongside Topo Athletic's own guidance, and check which wide fits are actually on sale. As readers tell us how their shoes fit, we'll add that too.