For everyone who loves minimal shoes. Topo Athletic's CONNECT takes oneness with the ground to the limit.
From trail running to daily hiking, it's a lightweight, zero-drop shoe that adapts flexibly to any terrain. By deliberately omitting the midsole, it lets your soles catch the ground directly, awakening the foot's own natural movement for a truly natural feel. A lightweight, highly breathable upper holds the foot securely, while a Vibram outsole delivers sure grip. Enjoy a new kind of trail experience, where your feet link seamlessly with the wild.
Ultimate natural ground contact & zero-drop design
An ultra-thin build with a total stack height of 10.5mm and no midsole, plus a 0mm drop with no height gap between toe and heel, delivers a highly flexible, barefoot-like feel that reads the ground's contours directly. They can be worn comfortably even with the included insole removed, for an ultimate, even-closer-to-barefoot naturalness.
Lightweight, highly breathable upper
The upper uses a lightweight, highly breathable material that efficiently vents heat and moisture from inside the shoe, keeping you comfortable through long trail runs and hikes. It also holds firmly from heel to arch, supporting stable, wobble-free footwork on uneven ground.
Vibram® XS TREK outsole
The outsole uses XS TREK from the world-renowned Italian sole maker Vibram—a high-quality compound delivering unmatched grip and durability across all surface conditions. Its shallow 2mm lug pattern generates sure traction across varied terrain, from trails and rock to road approaches.
Environmentally conscious, sustainable materials
Some parts, such as the insole, use recycled materials chosen to cut waste and reduce environmental impact. Beyond chasing performance, sustainable making—protecting the natural fields we run in—is part of what defines Topo Athletic.
Specs
Stack height: 10.5mm
Drop: 0mm
Lug: 2mm
Weight: 199g (W7)
Cushioning: Low
Support: Neutral
Flexibility: Soft
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