Topo Athletic Atmos 2
Topo's max-cushion road trainer gets softer in v2 with a 40/35mm ZipFoam stack, leaning into easy days, recovery miles, and all-day comfort. Great for runners wanting a broad-toe-box Bondi alternative. It lost some uptempo versatility, and its EVA-based foam is heavier than supercritical rivals.
Reach for the Topo Athletic Atmos 2 for everyday training miles, easy recovery days and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Deep, soft max cushioning
- Anatomically broad toe box
- Superb walking/daily comfort
- Softer v2 is less responsive
- Heavier than supercritical competitors
- Midfoot lockdown is average
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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