![]() ![]() Build quality seemed decent, though the mesh on the left shoe seemed very closed in the toebox relative to the open mesh on the right shoe. ![]() Right of the box, I will say first impressions were so-so. I've long been keeping a fly-on-the-wall eye on Topo's line while staying pretty firmly entrenched in the Altra camp, so when it came time to start hunting for a replacement, I decided to give Topo's Fli-Lyte 4 a try, given that it has a lower net stack height than the Escalante 3's 24mm and seemed like a good option - even if it had a 3mm drop. It just feels clumsy, for lack of a better word. While first impressions of the Escalante 3 were great, and I still think it's a great shoe overall, I'll just say honestly that I have been enjoying it less as time goes on, particularly as my feet continue to adapt toward running in less cushioned, more "barefoot"-esque shoes. ![]() My current pair of Escalante 3s (from Altra) is starting to wind down, so I've been in the market for a fresh pair. I have been running almost exclusively in zero-drop shoes for at least five years now. Low to Heel: Promotes a metatarsal stroke during running and allows you to move naturally through the walking cycle. The secure middle of the foot and heel make you feel agile and safe regardless of the terrain. ![]() Spacious toe box: helps align toes in their natural position for better balance, stability and comfort. Each product in this collection allows you to access different levels of natural running, while also offering additional features to deal with repetitive effects and road stress. However, paved surfaces and concrete can sometimes act against us. Top Athletic Road Collection Topos Road Collection was born from the belief that our body is unique to walk with ease and efficiency. The 23 x 20 mm expanded platform provides an even smoother and more stable ride. The midsole is upgraded with ZipFoam which offers more responsiveness and resistance over time. The new tip remains fixed on the tongue above the foot. The thin outer material is recycled mesh with zero overlays for lightweight safety and a breathable and comfortable fit. Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 4 Road Running Men's Running Shoes From the sidewalk to the gym, Fli-Lyte 4 offers lightweight versatility and makes it your shoe for the daily miles and your favorite workout. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. If you agree, we’ll also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. ![]()
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