Complete your trail setup
Topo Athletic Ultraventure 5 – Women's
Non-technical Trail · High cushion · 5 mm drop · 35 mm stack · 247 g
Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size.
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Product Overview
Five generations in, Ultraventure is still about comfort that keeps going. It keeps the 35 mm heel and 30 mm forefoot stack, with a reworked ZipFoam™ midsole that holds on to the plush, responsive ride Ultraventure is known for. From trail to gravel to road, the Vibram® XS Trek outsole has a lug pattern and depth built for all-terrain running. The mesh upper delivers Topo's signature fit with more durability, and now takes the universal gaiter system.
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Our summary
Best for
Long trail days and ultras: plush, stable cushioning that stays comfortable as the hours stack up; happiest on runnable, non-technical ground.
Specs
| Drop | 5 mmModerate drop: a balanced middle ground between low-drop and traditional shoes. |
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| Stack height | 35 mmHigh stack: more cushioning underfoot, less ground feel. |
| Weight | 247 g |
| Cushioning | HighTowards the soft end of our cushioning scale. |
| Grip | Durable: Vibram XS Trek Evo |
| Width | Wide (anatomical) |
| Fit notes | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. |
| Terrain / use | Non-technical Trail |
| Best for | Long trail days and ultras: plush, stable cushioning that stays comfortable as the hours stack up; happiest on runnable, non-technical ground. |
Specs as published by the manufacturer. 'Best for' and FYP-standard rows are our own summaries.
Details + technologies
Brand technologies, in plain English
Topo AthleticRoomy Toe Box
The front is shaped like your foot so your toes can spread naturally for better balance and comfort.
Topo's signature fit: they build shoes "shaped like your feet." The anatomical toe box "allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably," which helps your toes align for better balance and stability over long distances. Trade-off: the forefoot is genuinely wide, so if you're used to a snug race fit, size and lace for it. Topo holds the midfoot and heel snug to compensate.
Topo AthleticLow Heel-to-Toe Drop
A low, near-level heel-to-toe height that encourages a natural midfoot stride.
Topo's geometry runs low (0–5 mm drop across the range), which they say "encourages a midfoot strike when running so you move naturally through the gait cycle." Benefit: a more natural, grounded feel underfoot. Trade-off: lower drops load the calf and Achilles more, so allow a transition period if you're coming from a traditional 8–12 mm shoe.
VibramVibram XS Trek EVO
A durable Vibram rubber tuned for all-round grip across trail and road.
Topo fits the "Vibram® XS Trek EVO outsole [which] offers excellent multi-surface traction" on its door-to-trail and long-haul models. Benefit: dependable, hard-wearing grip across mixed surfaces, a good all-rounder when you're linking trail and road.
Topo AthleticGaiter Attachment
Attachment points let you clip on a gaiter to keep grit, stones and twigs out of the shoe.
Topo's trail models are gaiter-compatible, with "a hook and loop attachment at the heel" that pairs with Topo's Switchback Gaiter (sold separately). Benefit: keeps debris out on sandy, rocky or overgrown trails.
Technology names and descriptions are based on each brand's own information.
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| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Stack height | 35 mm | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Weight | 247 g | 261 g | 218 g |
| Cushioning | High | Medium | Medium |
| Grip | Durable: Vibram XS Trek Evo | High: Vibram Megagrip | Durable: Vibram XS Trek Evo |
| Width | Wide (anatomical) | Wide (anatomical) | Wide (anatomical) |
| Fit notes | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. | Roomy anatomical toe box, secure midfoot, true to size. |
| Terrain / use | Non-technical Trail | Hiking | Non-technical Trail |
| Best for | Long trail days and ultras: plush, stable cushioning that stays comfortable as the hours stack up; happiest on runnable, non-technical ground. | Day hikes and everyday walking: a roomy, cushioned ride with dependable grip on mixed ground. | Light and fast on runnable trails: a nimble, low-profile ride for shorter efforts; not the pick for rough or technical ground. |
