Arc'teryx  Kopec GTX Hiking Shoes - Women's

Happy to report that these Kopec GTX Shoes are exactly what I’d hoped: warm, *completely windproof*, roomy toebox, comfy for lots of city walking, and a great alternative to boots on winter days when there’s no snow on the ground. I’ve gone walking in -8 Celsius (approx 17 Fahrenheit) wearing merino wool socks (thin, not bulky socks) and my feet kept warm for several kilometres of walking. Winter is long enough, and some days I just want to go walking and not have to wear boots. My shoe size is around 9.5 and I went with a size 10 (so I could put in my own Birk blue footbeds which are similar to orthotics so if you need those, they’ll work fine if you go 1/2 size up. The Arc’teryx foot bed is removable as well fyi if you need more space). The reason I can only give 4 stars and not 5, is because the shoelaces are terrible. They *do not stay tied*. The laces on each shoe loosen up after about 15 minutes of walking. I had to stop twice to re-tie them in a half hour span, and they were loose again when I got to my destination. And this is while wearing fleece leggings that stop at my ankles — so the laces didn’t come loose because pants were rubbing on top of my shoes or anything like that. These laces are just too thin and maybe they’re waxed (?) because they loosen constantly. It wasn’t a big deal to buy new laces and I would still have given 5 stars but what made it super frustrating is that the eyelets on these shoes are vertical, flat and narrow, so it was difficult to take out the old laces and even more of a struggle to put in new laces. Grrrrr. That is my only complaint to Arc’teryx’ design team. Please make these with proper laces!! (fyi, the shoelace length is 54” and you’ll want the kind that are oval and for boots or hiking shoes). I’d still buy these shoes again and would recommend them because they’re otherwise nice and great quality.

This isn’t a shoe for hiking. Maybe more for trekking in wet or wintery conditions. But be prepared for sore feet - the insole is hard with a rough texture so even from just standing around or sitting in the car they were uncomfortable. Also, although I have a narrow to regular width foot the shoes felt uncomfortably snug all around. The toe box appears wide but is actually quite narrow and pointed at the end. My big toe was significantly crowded and other toes smushed with no wiggle room. This was particularly worse when descending the trail when my feet slid forward in the shoe. I tried them with toe socks and cushioned hiking socks. As other reviews stated, the shoe doesn’t bend at the toe where shoes would typically bend so that didn’t help. For reference I’m a true size 8 and I didn’t size up. I wore them on a camping and hiking trip in Olympic National Park. On the plus side we had some rainy weather and I found they were waterproof and very grippy on wet surfaces. But I couldn’t wait to take them off at the end of each day.

I wore my new shoes for 7 days straight! I was able to walk all day without any foot or leg pain. The shoe fits perfectly I usually buy a size 6.5 but my shoe size is really a 6. I used the size guide and it lead me to buy a size smaller than I usually buy which was my actual size. It’s the first shoe that I bought in years that fits exactly as it should. So comfortable great style fits amazing cleaned it of with water and put shoes back on. No issues! Feet stayed warm no sweaty feet either. Very light weight absolutely will buy many other options soon! As gift as well ;)

I took the Kopec GTX to Alaska, and it quickly became my go-to shoe for everything from snowy trails to scrambling on rocky terrain. It kept my feet dry and comfortable, handling snow effortlessly, while the grip felt super secure even on rugged paths. The support and fit were spot-on, making it ideal for long days exploring diverse landscapes. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a versatile hiking shoe that performs well in both snowy and rocky conditions!

[Employee of arcteryx] Love how waterproof these shoes are and they have the widest toe box of any arc'teryx shoe I've tried. My issue is the creasing on the top, which on a normal shoe happens roughly around the point your toes meet your foot, but on this shoe the crease is right over the toes, causing a lot of pressure. This is especially bad if you try to wear them after climbing, climbing shoes will make your toes tender and these will feel really uncomfortable with every step after. I was hoping with some wear this would soften up but it hasn't happened yet. I think this issue is due to the laces coming too far down the shoe, making that area that normally would crease, be reinforced with gtx fabric, making the "weak" point move further down the shoe. Would love to hear any beta around making these shoes crease in the right spot as they're really great otherwise!

[Employee of arcteryx] The first few wears the shoe felt a bit stiff, but it soon broke in and has been a comfy wear. It's been a great shoe to wear hiking, around town and in a slushy ski resort parking lot. I am usually a 7.5 or 7 shoe, I went for the 7 but could have sized down to the 6.5. I recommend trying it on to confirm the best size for you.

Serdecznie polecam sklep, pełen profesjonalizm. Buty Arcteryx Kopec GTX W, świetna jakość, lekkie, zgrabne, świetnie amortyzują, model bardzo damski. Sprawdziły się podczas pieszych wędrówek. Wcześniej miałam dwie pary Konseal FL, nigdy mnie nie zawiodły. 100% perfect.

Live the wide toe box and the low drop. Now if they made the sole more pliable (more like a trail runner) and added a second lace hole on either side to be able to lock the heel down,band made it zero drop rather than about 2 mm, it would be a perfect shoe.

These Kopecs are super lightweight but with a lot of support. The toe box feels wide so my toes are very comfortable. Ive been wearing them a lot even in town because they're also super stylish and matches my vibe. super recommend!

I'm really disappointed that Arcteryx discontinued their earlier version of this shoe, the KONSEAL FL2 LTHR GTX W and replaced it with the KOPEC GTX. I have both shoes and the earlier version is far superior in both build and comfort. It was a shoe that I would have wished for a lifetime supply...worn every day of a 5-week trip, enabling my arthritic feet to feel comfortable and energized. I was too late to purchase a 2nd pair and had to opt for the lesser quality KOPEC. Haven't yet tested waterproofing (earlier shoe was great), or traction (again, earlier model was great for traction with far better version of the Vibram sole). The earlier version had far better material quality, from top to bottom, so I can't commend Design, as it's not as comfortable. The only plus is the wider toe-box. Please bring back the KONSEAL FL2 LTHR GTX W!!!