I have no idea why this model was so intrusive. I have a normal width foot and high arch and it was terrible. The Phantom’s arch was noticeable, but nothing like this. The wide toe box and narrow mid/rear foot makes a lot of sense, but I sure don’t understand the arch.
I’m a big TOPO fan BUT THE ATMOS was a real disappointment. The fit is great like all the TOPOs, but I had to relegate this to short recovery runs. It actually feels good for the first 30-45 minutes into a run, but becomes dead a sloppy causing hot spots (which after 45 years of running) I never really experienced. I’m a mid foot striker average pace 8:30 to 9:30, 156 lbs. Ironically the TOPO Spector has been one of my favorite shoes in a long time. Also, I can’t find better trail shoes than TOPO. I pretty much stay with ASICS and TOPO
Indeed the arch is very stiff.. I love the feeling of a high arch but this one was terrible. I run in a few pairs of Topo Ultrafly 5 and they were good. Atmos was a disappointment. Novablast 5 on the list...
Absolutely! I really wanted it to work but it was indeed painful. Less than a week til the Novablast 5!!! Thanks again for always supporting the channel! Good lookin Rottie by the way.
Good review. Why do you think they designed the insole that way?
I have no idea why this model was so intrusive. I have a normal width foot and high arch and it was terrible. The Phantom’s arch was noticeable, but nothing like this. The wide toe box and narrow mid/rear foot makes a lot of sense, but I sure don’t understand the arch.
I would suggest the black outsole. I’ve noticed that something with the TOPO white soles stain and dirty easier than other white soles I’ve used.
I appreciate the heads up…and thanks for watching/commenting!
I’m a big TOPO fan BUT THE ATMOS was a real disappointment. The fit is great like all the TOPOs, but I had to relegate this to short recovery runs. It actually feels good for the first 30-45 minutes into a run, but becomes dead a sloppy causing hot spots (which after 45 years of running) I never really experienced. I’m a mid foot striker average pace 8:30 to 9:30, 156 lbs. Ironically the TOPO Spector has been one of my favorite shoes in a long time. Also, I can’t find better trail shoes than TOPO. I pretty much stay with ASICS and TOPO
I really like the toe shape upper, but I couldn’t get passed that midsole. 45 years of running…impressive!! Thanks for watching & commenting!
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Thank you very much!
I found the midsole harsh.. Tongue to short for heel lock.. 😂
Indeed the arch is very stiff.. I love the feeling of a high arch but this one was terrible. I run in a few pairs of Topo Ultrafly 5 and they were good. Atmos was a disappointment. Novablast 5 on the list...
Absolutely! I really wanted it to work but it was indeed painful. Less than a week til the Novablast 5!!! Thanks again for always supporting the channel! Good lookin Rottie by the way.
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