HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡ Extra Edition
Topo I ran in the mountains in athletic treerunning shoes, special!

Low Drop shoes are hot right now. Drop refers to the difference in height between the toe and heel soles. It is said that a high drop promotes a smooth shift in the center of gravity, while a low drop allows for natural running. While based on the RoadRop, Topo Athletic claims to be "family-friendly" and is attracting support from a wider range of people. In order to test the trail running shoes, which have a particularly strong reputation, we went for a test run on Mt. Takao with some of the fun-loving friends around HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡. We asked people with different running ability and experience in trail running to experience the power of these shoes.

Photo_Ayako Koike
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

What brand is Topo Athletic?

The shoes the members will be trying on this time are the "MTN RACER 2" from Topo Athletic. This is the successor to the brand's "MTN RACER," a trail running shoe with a lightweight body, which was introduced in the fall/winter of 2021.

As with the previous "MTN RACER," the outsole uses Vibram Mega Grip, which is known for its grip and durability.

Topo Athletic is a shoe brand launched in the U.S. in 2013. The brand's shoes, which pursue a more natural running style, are unique and stylish with features such as a wider forefoot (roomy toe box) and a lower drop (low drop). .