Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4

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

Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 is the lighter option — 225 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (44% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3	Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4
Weight	510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb	285 g · 0.285 kg · 0.63 lb
Brand	Topo Athletic	Topo Athletic
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4

285 g

Max-cushion trail shoe with a roomy toe box, 5mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole for long-distance hikes.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 wins — at 285 g it is 225 g (44%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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