Topo Connect Women's - Grey/Grey

• A genuinely natural, ground-connected ride thanks to the zero-drop, low-stack platform
• Roomy anatomical toe box lets your toes spread and grip the way they're meant to
• Lightweight, breathable upper with a snug "second skin" feel. No bulk, no fuss
• Vibram grip you can trust on everything from farm tracks to technical singletrack
• Pull the insole for even more ground feel on days you want to go full minimalist

• Drop: 0mm
• Stack height: 10.5mm (5.5mm with insole removed)
• Weight: 198g (women's size 7)
• Outsole: Vibram® XS Trek EVO
• Cushion: low-to-medium, responsive underfoot feel
• Support: neutral
• Fit: anatomical, roomier toe box

• Mild-to-moderate trail running where grip matters more than heavy cushioning
• Runners transitioning towards a natural, minimalist stride
• Gym sessions, lifting, and general training, where a flat, stable, low-drop base helps with form
• All-day movement, hiking, or just being on your feet without a chunky shoe underneath you
• NZ's mixed farm-track, forestry, and coastal trail conditions, where a grippy, low-profile outsole earns its keep
• Less suited to: high-mileage road training or runners wanting a plush, max-cushion ride, for that, the New Balance 1080 is a better fit

The Connect earns its spot on the shelf because it's one of the few genuinely minimalist trail shoes that still holds up on rough ground, thanks to that Vibram outsole doing the heavy lifting most barefoot-style shoes skip. It's also become a bit of a sleeper hit as a gym shoe, that flat zero-drop platform gives a stable base for squats and lifts that most cushioned trainers can't match. Add in a roomy toe box and grip that handles farm tracks and daily dog walks just as well, and it's a genuinely versatile one-shoe option for a lot of our customers.