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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Terraventure 5

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 Topo Athletic Terraventure 5
Weight 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
 584 g · 0.584 kg · 1.29 lb
per pair (2 × 292 g), men's US 9
Brand Topo Athletic Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g as listed

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Topo Athletic Terraventure 5
584 g

Lightweight trail running and hiking shoe at 10.3 ounces (men's US9). Rugged yet minimal design built for technical terrain versatility.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Terraventure 5: which should you buy?

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