Topo Athletic ST-6
Topo Athletic's near-barefoot road shoe — a thin ZipFoam midsole, roomy toe box and zero drop for short easy runs.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 187
- Stack (mm)
- 14
- Drop (mm)
- 0
- Cushioning
- Firm
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- None
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 750
- Released
- 2025
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
ST-6 is Topo Athletic's minimal road shoe, close to barefoot with a 14 mm stack and zero drop. It is made for those who understand that sometimes less is more. The thin ZipFoam midsole offers just enough cushioning for comfort and protection, the roomy toe box lets the foot spread, and the collapsible heel counter adds to a natural fit.
It suits you for short, easy road runs and gym sessions if you want to feel the ground. At 187 g it nearly disappears on the foot.
It is not for mileage. With so little underfoot, long runs and hard pavement will find your feet and calves, and the minimal build is no help for speed. Add distance a little at a time.