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Built for speed training and road racing, the new Topo Athletic Tribute features their signature fit on a featherweight, 16mm, zero drop platform. Ultra breathable mesh, heel-to-toe flexibility and optimal responsiveness make this a standout product for a fast, natural ride.
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Regular visitors to our web site knows that my favorite all time road running shoe is the Topo Athletic Speed Trainer (ST). Until Topo launches the next version of the ST, the Tribute is the closest to a lightweight, minimally cushioned, zero drop and low stack height road racer. Noticeable differences are a little more cushioning than the ST, different last, and different uppers.
I’ve been wear testing the Tribute for the past few months running on both roads and trails in the hot and humid Northern California weather. Having a super breathable and shear mesh uppers really helped. I don’t wear socks and my feet never got sweaty. Runners wearing socks will welcome the breathable mesh uppers and they can also make a fashion statement by coordinating with bright colored socks that will show through the mesh uppers!
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The Topo Tribute is also a great transitioning shoe for those just getting started with minimal shoes. These runners will feel right at home with the Tribute light cushioning and more traditional last.
But one thing to keep in mind is that this is a road shoe! My female wear tester and I have worn the Tributes for the bulk of our trail runs – hard packed dirt and gravel with asphalt mix. Not for gnarly trails and loose gravel – I did go downhills fast (had to slalom) and sometimes slid…
I can honestly say that this is another winner (already) from Topo Athletic in road shoes. And it secured a top candidate spot for our 2015 Wear Tested Road Shoe of the Year category.
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The Topo Athletic Tribute is available in many colorways for men and for women.
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Features: Zero drop, wide toe box, ultra breathable mesh uppers, lightweight, light cushioning, flexible
Best Use: Road running and racing
Why: Designed for speed and long distance road running
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