Pure Ground Feel and Natural Movement in a Minimalist Trail Shoe
The Topo Athletic Connect Women’s is a minimalist trail shoe built for runners who want total ground feel and pure natural movement. Featuring a no-midsole zero drop platform, a Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole, and Topo’s roomy toe box, the Connect delivers a natural extension of your body with every step. Furthermore, it suits trail running, hiking, and all-day movement for minimalist shoe lovers at every level.
The Connect Women’s features a 10.5 mm zero drop platform for total ground feel and a completely natural running experience. Additionally, the finished strobel board allows removal of the OrthoLite Performance Insole to reduce the platform to just 5.5 mm. The zero drop platform encourages a natural midfoot strike with every stride. As a result, the Connect delivers pure ground connection from the first step to the last.
Inside the Connect Women’s, an OrthoLite Performance Insole delivers a soft step-in feel with long-term resilience and anti-microbial properties. Moreover, the roomy anatomical toe box allows the toes to spread naturally and comfortably on any terrain. Consequently, the fit feels secure and natural from the very first wear. The second skin mesh upper wraps the foot in a lightweight, breathable, and agile feel throughout every run.
The Connect Women’s features a lightweight mesh upper for a breathable, secure fit built for trail and all-day movement. Furthermore, the Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole handles mild to moderate trails with unparalleled grip and traction. Therefore, the upper and outsole work together to deliver a shoe that feels like a natural extension of the body. In addition, the flexible, lightweight build keeps the shoe feeling effortless on any terrain.
Similarly, the Connect Women’s performs well across a wide range of trail and everyday activities. It suits trail running, hiking, walking, and all-day casual movement for minimalist shoe lovers. Therefore, anyone looking for a zero drop minimalist trail shoe with genuine ground feel and a roomy toe box will find it a perfect match. In short, it is one of the most natural trail shoes Topo Athletic offers.
Brown’s Shoe Fit loves carrying shoes that let feet move the way nature intended. As a locally owned shoe store, our team takes time to help every customer find the right fit for their foot and their trail goals. Furthermore, we carry trusted styles and back every pair with honest, personal service. Stop in and find your next favorite trail shoe today.
- Lightweight mesh upper delivers a breathable, secure fit for trail and all-day movement
- Roomy anatomical toe box allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably
- Zero drop 10.5 mm platform delivers total ground feel and a natural running experience
- Finished strobel board allows insole removal to reduce platform to just 5.5 mm
- OrthoLite Performance Insole provides soft step-in feel with anti-microbial properties
- Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole delivers unparalleled grip and traction on mild to moderate trails
- Lightweight and flexible construction feels like a natural extension of the body
- Zero drop for a completely neutral, natural running experience


