Topo Athletic Atmos Review by a Non-Runner with RA
I am currently five weeks post-op after a big toe cheilectomy and removal of fifth toe metatarsal head, both RA related. I’d love to say that I’m back to fitness walking and Zumba, but no…at least not to pre-op fitness levels. But the goal is to reduce pain and increase range of motion, so I’ll be patient (after my doctor told me to chill with the 10k steps a day for now).
Do you have hallux rigidus? Perhaps you have forefoot pain due to metatarsalgia or bunions? Or maybe, like me, you’re post-op and need a shoe with a nice wide toebox, dense cushioning, good support and rocker sole. Enter the Topo Athletic Atmos.
Does your podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon recommend Hoka as the true north of recovery, post-operative footwear? Mine does too. I’ve tried a few styles and they just don’t work for me–the toe box isn’t welcoming to the sides of my feet (bunions, tailor’s bunions, scars and inflammation). But Topo is. More than any other fitness shoe I’ve tried. Watch my video review to find out more about fit, feel and function of the Topo Atmos.
Find a pair of these one-of-a-kind fitness shoes in women’s sizes 5-11, medium and wide widths for $159.95 from Zappos, TopoAthletic.com, and Amazon.
Read my original review of the Topo Athletic UltraFly 3 from two years ago (I still wear them)!
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I’ve had RA for over 20 years. Topos are my go-to athletic shoe. Hokas were too narrow for me, overjoyed to find these thanks to your original review. Haven’t tried this model yet, looking forward to it. Also, I get the men’s wide, they’re a bit more spacious than the women’s. Thanks for all the work you put into this site, it’s been very helpful over the years.
I have a pair of Topo Atmos and do love them – they are perfect for my narrow heels and hold unto the mid-foot and also the wide toe area is great. Unfortunately, the one thing that bothers me is not enough cushioning in the toe area. I have fat pad atrophy, neuromas, metatarsalgia and also the bottom of my toes need cushioning. Any ideas to help with adding cushioning to the toe area?
I’m happy they work for you…and me!