Grip is outstanding but upper not so much... - Topo Athletic Terraventure 2 - Men's

The vibram xs trek outsole is amazing and I really enjoyed the grip in the muddy and often wet terrain of NC! However, the upper and cushioning left something to be desired. Firstly, the cushioning is adequate for shorter runs, 6-8 miles, but becomes noticeably insufficient beyond that, especially in the heel. This is especially noticeable when coming downhill and braking with the heel. However, I don't necessarily fault this shoe for that as it is not intended to be ultra-cushioned. Unfortunately though, the upper has already shown significant wear on the medial sides of both shoes with the overlay cracked and the first layer of mesh torn and the second starting to tear. At a little under 70 miles of trail running, this seems premature. Generally, I don't leave reviews but I am a little disappointed in the durability of an otherwise good shoe.