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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4

Runometry Index 49 out of 100 · Run off road · Short and technical trail · provisionalTrailTrainingShort and technical trailReleased 2025
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4, side view, Yellow
Yellow

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

49/100

Provisional index · 85 % read

No. 10 of 36 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Lightness295 g
+18.0 pts
Lugs5 mm
+12.5 pts
Cushioning30.5 mm
+12.2 pts
Foam
6.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
295 g
Reference size not stated by the source
LightLighter than 60% of them
Drop
5 mm
AverageTypical
Low drop shoes (≤ 5 mm)
Heel stack
33 mm
AverageHigher than 57% of them
Forefoot stack
28 mm
AverageHigher than 51% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
ZipFoam
Support
Neutral
Toe box
Roomy
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
Lug depth
5 mm
Trail use stated by the brand
Technical terrain, short races

Who and what for

Versions
Unisex

Sources: topoathletic.com (manufacturer), prtimes.jp (retailer), runningxpert.com (retailer)

Method

What’s new since the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    295 g
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    286 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    5 mm
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    5 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    33 mm
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    33 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Forefoot stack

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    28 mm
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    28 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Midsole foam

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    ZipFoam
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    ZipFoam
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Catalogue price

    MTN Racer 4 (2025) · This version
    USD 155
    MTN Racer 3 (2023)
    USD 150
    Change
    +USD 5
CriterionMTN Racer 4 (2025)This versionMTN Racer 3 (2023)Change
Weight 295 g 286 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 5 mm 5 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 33 mm 33 mm Unchanged
Forefoot stack 28 mm 28 mm Unchanged
Midsole foam ZipFoam ZipFoam Unchanged
Catalogue price USD 155 USD 150 +USD 5

Model history

2025 This version

2023

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