Yes they look like your feet have a perpetual camel toe. I promise you get over it fast.I've had my Topo RX's since early August 2013. I think that makes me an early adopter or something like that. Wore them around the house for a day deciding if I was ok with wearing them in public. Then I realized I was a big girl and I took the plunge and wore them to coach and train.
I love these shoes. I love these shoes more than any Merrel or Innov8 I've owned.
I have worn these shoes to run 5Ks and obstacle course races.
I have worn my Topo's for Olympic lifts and long metcons. I've worn them in Crossfit competitions when having one pair of shoes that can do anything is hugely important.
I wear them when I am going to stand on concrete to coach for 3+ hours.
The strap across the top provides added support and the wide toe box gives you the ability to grip and feel the ground when lifting.
There is one caveat. You can't climb a rope in them. I tried it once. Went up a few feet, fast roped down and it tore up the soft sole. Rope climbing isn't a routine part of my workout so when I know I'm doing it I pull out my Innov8 Bare 210s. They seem to be impervious to rope climbing destruction but in my opinion useless for much else.
I've seen and tried on the newest version of their running shoes, the Run ST. They kept the wide toe box and comfortable sole and got rid of the separated big toe. Not sure if they will be making the same updates to the RX model. I'd suggest it. Just don't get rid of the velcro strap.
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