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Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine Approach Shoes - Men's
$230.00
Balancing the fit and performance of trail runners with the stability required for long, technical approaches, the men's Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine approach shoes are made for all-day mountain travel.
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- Lightweight, durable construction is supportive and abrasion resistant
- Abrasion-resistant Matryx® woven polyester uppers are durable, lightweight, breathable and flexible
- Knit collars seal out debris and integrate with the tongues to create a secure, comfortable sock-like fit
- Integrated tongue pocket tucks away laces to prevent snags and untying
- EVA/polyolefin midsole blend features a higher abrasion component in the forefoot for scrambling
- Toe caps add protection and abrasion resistance
- TPU shanks provide underfoot protection and stiffness for improved stability
- Vibram® XS Flash 2 outsoles deliver outstanding grip and durable, surefooted performance across a range of conditions
- Tread is specifically designed to provide grip while edging and offer on-trail traction with climbing performance
- Ergonomically patterned 4 mm lugs
- Offset stack height is 8 mm (18 mm: 10 mm)
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View all Arc'teryx Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Climbing Hiking |
|---|---|
| Gender | Men's |
| Upper | Matryx woven polyester |
| Midsole | EVA/polyolefin |
| Outsole | Vibram XS Flash 2 rubber compound |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 7.7 oz. |
Arc'teryx Footwear - Men's
| 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | 28.5 Mondo | 29.5 Mondo | |
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| U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 |
| U.S. Women's | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | ||||||
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| EU | 39.33 | 40 | 40.6 | 41 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 42 | 43.3 | 44.6 | 45 |
| Mondo | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.6 | 9.84 | 10.04 | 10.24 | 10.47 | 10.63 | 10.83 | 11.02 | 11.22 | 11.42 | 11.61 | 11.81 | 12.01 | 12.20 | 10.47 | 10.83 | 11.22 | 11.61 |
Sizing Notes
Calculate your own foot measurements, then select your product size. Use a ruler or tape measurer to measure your foot from the heel to the tip of your longest toe. Find the closest measurement that is equal to or greater than the length of your foot.
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Ryan3
Bummed
3 months ago
I made the switch from the Salomon XT4 that I’ve been rocking for the last 2 years. On one hand I loved the shoe the second I put it on but only after a few wears I’m noticing the glue already starting to come off in some areas of the shoe. For the price point and the brand I was not expecting that.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
3 months ago
Hi Ryan. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing with the fabric coming undone. We recommend filling out a Product Service Request form and our team will be more than happy to look into the solutions we could offer: https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service/service-request
Billy
Boulder
Ultimate scrambler
10 months ago
For laps in the flatirons…I haven’t found better rubber than these that provide absolute confidence moving on slabs. No rubber break in time needed. They scramble beautifully right out the box. The durability is incredible. I’ve done over a hundred laps in the same pair of shoes and they’re not done. I’ve worn a lot of shoes while scrambling…and this one has been my favorite while moving up and down on rock, warm or cold it just grips. For the run to said rocks, they feel good on up and in technical trails, but it is a little stiff and almost clappy on descents due to the harder rubber compound. Generally very comfortable out of the box. I bought more of a running fit, my toes have some wiggle and swell space for longer days. The benefits of how it performs on the rock your aiming for far outweighs the minor complaint of how they sounds/feels on the descent. My fastest laps have come to fruition in these shoes. My beloved pairs of La sportiva mutants have taken a back seat to these. I will be stocking up on additional pairs.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Ana Laura
Vancouver, BC
Great combo of light and performance
3 months ago
The vibram grip is strong and thanks to the narrow toe it is very precise for scrambles. I was worried at first as the shoe feels stiff in your hand but under your feet it is comfortable and very supportive. The added length around the ankle is also helpful for avoiding sand or dirt from getting into the shoe. I'm typically a size 8 in other brands but in Arc I'm always a 7.5 and this was no different.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
CrystalValleySender
Colorado
Arc Missed the Mark
9 months ago
Arcteryx super fan here, and I REALLY wanted to like this shoe. It looked so promising. Avid LD3 fan, gone through three pairs with about 350 miles on each pair. I am unable to get 100 miles out of the Vertex… the heels chew my heels up so badly that I was forced to stay off the trail for a few weeks. I tried many 5-10 mile hikes with the Vertex and they won’t break in and continue to destroy my heels. In reading reviews it seems I’m not the only one with this complaint. I have burly feet and can accept prolonged break-in periods for a stiffer shoe but Arc missed the mark on this one.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
9 months ago
Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that the Vertex Alpine Shoe didn’t meet your expectations, especially after your great experience with the Norvan LD3. It sounds like the fit, particularly around the heel, has caused significant discomfort, and we understand how frustrating that can be. We truly appreciate your patience in giving the shoes a try, and we’ll make sure your feedback reaches our design team. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
Josh A
North Vancouver, BC
Stiff and Sticky
4 weeks ago
These are stiff approach shoes with amazing grip in varied terrain. The upper material is really solid and protects your feet well from rocks and roots while the sock like material at the collar helps with comfort. The upper stiffness does make it a bit harder to slip your feet into and hasn't seemed to break in at all. I can feel the harder edge at the achilles like other reviewers have mentioned, but only after a really long day. I find that wearing high/thick enough socks has prevented any hot spots or rubbing in that area. The soles are so good - the tread has stuck in all sorts of terrain and conditions from dry desert, to granite, to wet forest floor. The fit feels a touch narrower in the toebox than my other Arc'teryx shoes, though the length seems spot on. I took the same size as other Arc'teryx shoes. If you're looking for a great approach shoe, these Vertex Alpine will fit the bill. They're a bit stiff for light hiking/day to day use, I prefer a softer and more comfortable shoe for those purposes.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
EvanLitt
Edmonton, Alberta
Extremely capable shoe with some additional work
11 months ago
Overall, this is a fantastic Men's shoe for scrambling. The sole is stiff, the fit is on the narrow side which isn't too bad especially when you are entering high 4th class / low 5th class. The grip on the soles is fantastic on rock, not so much on snow but if you're planning any mountain routes when there is majority snow cover you're likely not reaching for this shoe anyways. This shoe is very well thought out for the most part, the interface with the laces and the shoe tongue is great and it's very easy to tuck the laces away and I've had no issues with the shoe loosening over 8+ hour days. The cuff does a fairly good job of keeping things out of the shoe but it would benefit from being a bit taller, if it went above the ankle joint it would be awesome. The only serious downside to this shoe is the stich that rests against the base of your achilles just absolutely bites into your ankle. I've given it a pretty good chance to break in (~35 hours, mostly hiking with two scrambles) and the shoe still cuts into my heel. I have resolved this issue by taping up my ankle and utilizing molskin before outings, but a shoe of this caliber shouldn't have this issue + every other Arc'teryx shoe I've used does not have this issue. This is unfortunate but is also resolved with the GTX version of this shoe which has a soft material which doesn't require a stich between the shoe and the cuff in the same spot. While the rest of the shoe is stellar, I would recommend trying out the GTX version of this shoe instead due to this issue.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Austin
11 months ago
Hi Evan, thank you for taking the time to provide your review. Providing feedback like yours assists us in fine-tuning our designs to align more precisely with our customers' evolving preferences for future seasons. Rest assured, we'll convey this valuable input to our design team.
EvanLitt
Extremely capable shoe with some additional work
11 months ago
Overall, this is a fantastic shoe for scrambling. The sole is stiff, the fit is on the narrow side which isn't too bad especially when you are entering high 4th class / low 5th class. The grip on the soles is fantastic on rock, not so much on snow but if you're planning any mountain routes when there is majority snow cover you're likely not reaching for this shoe anyways. This shoe is very well thought out for the most part, the interface with the laces and the shoe tongue is great and it's very easy to tuck the laces away and I've had no issues with the shoe loosening over 8+ hour days. The cuff does a fairly good job of keeping things out of the shoe but it would benefit from being a bit taller, if it went above the ankle joint it would be awesome. The only serious downside to this shoe is the stich that rests against the base of your achilles just absolutely bites into your ankle. I've given it a pretty good chance to break in (~35 hours, mostly hiking with two scrambles) and the shoe still cuts into my heel. I have resolved this issue by taping up my ankle and utilizing molskin before outings, but a shoe of this caliber shouldn't have this issue + every other Arc'teryx shoe I've used does not have this issue. This is unfortunate but is also resolved with the GTX version of this shoe which has a soft material which doesn't require a stich between the shoe and the cuff in the same spot. While the rest of the shoe is stellar, I would recommend trying out the GTX version of this shoe instead due to this issue.
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
11 months ago
Hello Evan, thank you for the feedback. We're glad the shoe performed well in scrambling and on rock, and we appreciate your note about the lacing system and cuff. We are sorry to hear about the discomfort from the stitch near your Achilles—your suggestion to try the GTX version is helpful. We’ll keep your feedback in mind for future designs.
Hikehope
Save your heels!
1 year ago
Got these shoes 3 weeks ago, wore them around the house for a total of 3 hours, did the first hike of 5 miles, 400 feet elevation and they absolutely chewed the back of my heels. Not just blistered but fully bleeding when back to the car and a week later still out of commission. Was wearing medium weight high quality hiking socks and the weather was in the 60s F. This ruined my long weekend that was supposed to be full of hikes. Just wanted others to be warned as of never experience anything like this with any other hiking boot/shoe!
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
1 year ago
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear you are disappointed and that they did not suit your needs. We will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
Eli S
Canmore, AB
Excellent light approach shoes
2 months ago
Overall excellent shoes. They climb very well, are light, and after a season of use have held up well even withstanding a decent amount of scree. I was somewhat sceptical of the gaiter, however I’ve come to love it. The fit it provides allows me to wear the shoes untied when switching between climbing shoes and these while cragging and is very convenient. Unlike some, I’ve had minimal discomfort from the shoes and didn’t find them to have a break in period. I’m tempted to stock up, as these are my favourite approach shoes to date.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Austen
So Tough So Might Just Destroy Arcteryx
5 months ago
I *wanted* to love these shoes. As a long time fan of the Norvan & Kopec line of shoes, these had me grinning with excitement to try out. Day 1, horrible pain during break in. Day 3, still no difference, day 4 I started to comparing what climbing shoes I've owned that hurt this much breaking in... never found an answer. Day 5, the pain instilled on my heels was permanent, not 1, but 2 blisters on each side of my heel. Why? The heel retention "pads" are so violent in keeping your heel locked in that they created a blister on *both sides* of my achilles. Took some time away from them, let the blisters heal. Gave these things another shot, day 6, 7, 8 all the most pain I've ever felt on my foot. These shoes had me in tears, literally. Unfortunately that was not the end of my complaints, I thought why not warm these up, twist and bend them with my hands in the apartment. Why bother I thought.... the upper is so light that the shank inside seems to be working double duty on keeping the shoes structure, these things take purposeful effort to flex. The outsole, even worse... It may be vibram rubber but these are not sticky or tacky in any sense of the word. It feels like you're walking with Tupperware outsoles, these days *feel* like a plastic shoe. And the cherry on top, if they're properly sized they're a nightmare to get into. Carry a small shoe-horn with you on the trail because the "debris retention sock" really makes these a challenge to slip your foot in. Despite them being in perfect condition, and well within the return window, Arc retail stores refused a return. Complaints were valid, they even put me on a shoe size rig to tell me I bought the wrong size and that was the cause of pain (it wasn't/I didn't). A pair of bleeding heels didn't even help my case, as there was nothing functionally wrong with the shoe. I wanted to throw these away 3 times over with how bad of a product these are. Given that would be impossible to do, I left them outside of the store, sitting on the sidewalk with a little note saying "Free, SZ8, sorry for your heels". And you know what, I hate these so much I still hope those pieces of junk are still out there waiting for someone to take them home. Jackets being re-sized was a notch against Arcteryx that didn't bother me much, but the fact these made it to market is astonishing. I would easily consider these to be the worst product Arcteryx has ever made... and with having friends inside, I've tried a lot of their gear. But these, these are special. I've started clearing out the gear closet, giving away and selling Arc gear. I haven't liked what the company has been doing for a while, and this is the last straw. Vertex Alpine shoes are the last Arcteryx product I will ever buy. Good Riddance,
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
5 months ago
Hi Austen, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We're really sorry to hear that they caused you so much discomfort and frustration. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our customers. We appreciate your detailed feedback and will make sure to pass it along to our team.
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