An all-new shoe in the Topo Athletic line, Connect is the most minimal shoe in our line. With no midsole and an all-terrain Vibram XS Trek outsole the Connect allows optimal ground across a variety of conditions. Aimed at the minimal shoe enthusiast looking for an all-terrain shoe to use for running, walking, and daily wear. A new XS TREK EVO Vibram outsole offers 2mm lugs for traction and durability across a variety of surfaces. With no midsole and a 10.5mm total stack height the Connect delivers a flexible, natural, and close to the ground ride. The strobel board has a textile top cover, allowing the customer to remove the insole and still comfortably wear the shoe for an even more natural experience . The stack height without the insole is 5.5mm. Light weight breathable upper secures the foot over the platform.