{"id":1227,"date":"2017-08-14T18:30:37","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T22:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/?p=1227"},"modified":"2019-06-11T13:29:42","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T17:29:42","slug":"topo-hydroventure-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/topo-hydroventure-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Topo Hydroventure Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=1240%2C930\" alt=\"DSCN1465\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=50%2C38 50w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=120%2C90 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=500%2C375 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSCN1465.jpg?fit=1800%2C1350 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Topo Athletic&#8217;s Hydroventure shoe has a roomy toe box, a neutral low-drop platform, and light weight construction. Couple this with a waterproof lower and breathable upper and you have some good shoes for those cold and wet days\u00a0on the trail. Sounds good on paper, but how do they perform?<\/p>\n<p>For the detail\/data nerd here are the stats&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Specifications (from Topo):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4.5 mm rubber outsole<\/li>\n<li>\u00a013.5 mm (heel)\u00a0 10.5 mm\u00a0(ball) midsole<\/li>\n<li>\u00a05 mm footbed<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Total stack height 23 mm x 20 mm (3 mm drop)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Weight: 9.7 oz. (size 9)<\/li>\n<li>Lightest fully waterproof trail running shoe on the market<\/li>\n<li>EVA midsole with rock plate for foot protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>For a first spin I took these out for a 10 miler on trail in the rain and I stayed on the east side of the park which is notorious for poor drainage.\u00a0 I splished. I splashed. My feet stayed dry. It was awesome. The traction was good in the mud. There were only a few spots with deep mud where I felt unsteady.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Since that first run I have taken these shoes out on numerous runs totaling over 200 miles. They are particularly good in the snow on those sub-zero days.\u00a0 I had traction and warmth.\u00a0 My go-to shoes of choice are minimal, preferring huaraches-style sandals. These shoes had a low enough drop and thin enough platform I didn&#8217;t feel I was giving up an excessive amount of ground feel. The Hydroventure comfortably met my needs for those occasions where I wanted more protection from the elements than a sandal can provide.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>I had some issues with them early on, but they had cleared up after some break-in miles were put on them. I found my feet mashing up in the front of the toe box on steep descents. On one particular trail run in a heavy rainstorm I had to cut my run distance by 6 miles due to pain from toe smash, however after 50 or so miles the issue resolved itself.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Once broken in the Topo Hydroventure quickly became my go to for running in the snow in temperatures under 20 degrees. Staying warm and dry made for a much more enjoyable winter running season. The rock plate provided foot protection but also gave it a firmer feel on push off. \u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>After 200+ miles there are no signs of wear. Overall I am pleased with Topos design and the feel of the Hydroventure, though I won&#8217;t be trading in my Lunas anytime soon.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=1240%2C930\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=50%2C38 50w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=200%2C150 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=500%2C375 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=600%2C450 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=800%2C600 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therunderfullife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/unnamed2.jpg?fit=1245%2C934 1245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><figcaption>After 200+ miles no real signs of wear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Topo Athletic&#8217;s Hydroventure shoe has a roomy toe box, a neutral low-drop platform, and light weight construction. 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