# Topo Athletic

> Topo Athletic is a Massachusetts running and hiking shoe brand founded in 2013 by Tony Post, the former head of Vibram USA who helped launch the FiveFingers craze. Its whole catalog is built on one contrarian idea - a roomy, foot-shaped toe box paired with a low heel-to-toe drop and a locked-down heel - a formula it calls 'the Topo Difference.' The brand grew a loyal run-specialty following on shoes like the Ultraventure and Pursuit, and in December 2022 was acquired by Designer Brands, the parent of DSW.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** Tony Post (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~46 employees
- **Products:** Ultraventure, Pursuit, Cyclone, Atmos, MTN Racer / Terraventure / Runventure
- **Notable:** Founded by Tony Post, former President of Vibram USA, who helped launch the Vibram FiveFingers and the natural-running movement., Built a durable run-specialty following on a single design idea - the roomy, foot-shaped toe box with a low drop., Grew from a 2013 startup into an acquisition target for Designer Brands (DSW) in December 2022.

## Products & services

- **Ultraventure** — The brand's best-selling highly cushioned trail running shoe for cruising longer, tamer trails and road-to-trail miles; now in its 4th/5th generation.
- **Pursuit** — A highly cushioned, zero-drop trail shoe with an aggressive, grippy outsole for varied and technical conditions.
- **Cyclone** — A light, energetic road running shoe built for tempo runs, intervals and racing.
- **Atmos** — A highly cushioned daily road trainer with a naturally roomy toe box for long runs and recovery days.
- **MTN Racer / Terraventure / Runventure** — A family of lighter, more technical trail racing and all-terrain shoes.
- **Phantom / Magnifly / Specter / ST** — Road models spanning cushioned neutral trainers to lower-drop and zero-drop options.
- **Trailventure / Traverse hiking boots & shoes** — Waterproof hiking boots and shoes carrying the same roomy, low-drop fit onto rougher ground.

## Achievements

- Founded by Tony Post, former President of Vibram USA, who helped launch the Vibram FiveFingers and the natural-running movement.
- Built a durable run-specialty following on a single design idea - the roomy, foot-shaped toe box with a low drop.
- Grew from a 2013 startup into an acquisition target for Designer Brands (DSW) in December 2022.
- Ultraventure became a category staple, iterating across multiple generations while staying a best-seller.
- Expanded from road running into trail, hiking and apparel while keeping a consistent fit philosophy.

## Latest updates

- **2022-12** — Designer Brands (parent of DSW) acquires Topo Athletic; Tony Post remains CEO, reporting to Designer Brands president Bill Jordan.
- **2024-01** — Continued iteration of flagship trail franchises, including new generations of the Ultraventure and Pursuit.

## Links

- Website: https://topoathletic.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/topo-athletic-llc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/topoathletic
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@topoathletic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topoathletic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopoAthletic
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topoathletic

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Last updated: 2026-08-20