The Basics
- Gender: Women’s | See Men’s
- Type: Trail
- Manufacturer: Topo Athletic
- Price: 100.00
Runner’s World Review
All testers had nice things to say about the MT-2’s comfortable fit that hugs the heel, supports the arch, and opens up in the toebox to allow a natural foot splay. In this update, Topo increased the thickness of the midsole and beefed up the overlays for more control and durability, all of which added weight. Still, the shoe remains light, low, and flexible, and testers appreciated the additional support and cushioning, which they called “just enough.” The only complaints were that the tread wasn’t aggressive enough for gnarly trails, but it performed admirably on most surfaces. Testers said they would recommend this shoe to friends, particularly at this price point.
Runner’s World Wear Testers Say
“I loved the fit! The MT-2 locked my foot in securely from heel to midfoot, but gave my toes all the room in the world. There’s not a whole lot of sloshing around in the shoe when you’re running. The MT-2 felt bulkier than some of my other trail shoes but was still amazingly light.”
— Jonathan Durand of Reading, Pennsylvania
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: The Divide 5 Is Our Go-To Trail Shoe on a Budget
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: Running Shoes - Gear
- Heel Height: Very Low | 21.8 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Very Firm
- Forefoot Height: Other Hearst Subscriptions
- Forefoot Cushioning: Firm
- Flexibility: Flexible
- Stability Features: Some
- Energy Return: More
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
