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Arc'teryx Vertex Speed Low Hiking Shoes - Men's
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Made with zoned outsoles, the men's Arc'teryx Vertex Speed Low Hiking Shoes grip rocky surfaces and provide traction on soft trails. They'll help you fly up and down technical terrain.
Key Details
Upper
Synthetic textile
Weight (Pair)
1 lb. 0.23 oz.
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- Progressive hybrid shoes that combine the specific requirements of climbing with the efficiency of mountain-running shoes
- Abrasion-resistant PFAS-free Matryx® woven polyester uppers are durable, lightweight, breathable and flexible
- Low-profile, stretchy knit collars help seal out debris
- Lacing system provides a smooth pull and secure midfoot fit while preventing backslip
- Tongue pockets secure the laces, eliminate lace bounce and prevent snagging
- Flexible, laminated TPU reinforcement zones add protection and abrasion resistance
- Stretch materials extend from collars to U-throat for a precise socklike fit
- Shock-absorbing underfoot cushion keeps you feeling stable and lets you feel the ground beneath your feet
- Mapped dual-density midsole construction combines softer heel and midfoot cushioning for running comfort with firmer forefoot support for rocky terrain
- Offset: 7 mm; stack height: 23 mm heel and 16 mm forefoot
- Zonal lug patterns are specifically designed to provide forefoot grip while smearing with comfort and surefootedness on the trail
- Outsole and midsole zones integrate for optimal response and performance
- Forefoot TPU film provides underfoot protection and improved stability
- Vibram® Megagrip outsoles with LITEBASE technology deliver durable, surefooted performance across a range of conditions while shedding every gram possible
- Weight (half pair): 8.11 oz.
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View all Arc'teryx Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic textile |
| Lining | Synthetic textile |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.23 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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DurangoDan
Received free product
Good shoe for a specific purpose only
1 month ago
In general, it's a good shoe for a specific purpose (technical, steep trails and scrambles) but it's not an all around shoe. I would describe the feeling of the shoe as clunky and awkward to walk around on level ground or just walking around town. It's very lightweight but somehow doesn't feel like it on your feet until you are on technical terrain. The lugs and outsole don't really have much give or cushion on a normal walk. However, on more technical terrain (e.g., Old Rag hike), it works very well and you can feel it grip the group and help you on the scrambles. For sizing, runs long. Would size down at least a half size. It is also a bit tricky to get on as the sock-like upper (to keep out dirt) is very tight, especially if you have wide feet. I also had a hard time getting the heels to feel like they were secure and not moving around too much; felt like they were lifting up out of place with every step. Does have a nice notch in the tongue to tuck your shoelaces into to prevent laces from getting untied. I think this would be a good extra shoe to have in the arsenal but probably not a single shoe in the bag for hiking.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
No, I do not recommend this product
DenverPete
Received free product
Denver, CO
Great for running and hiking
1 month ago
I really liked these shoes for hiking as an alternative to traditional boots, super lightweight, amazing traction, and high arch support! After my second time taking them for a spin, they felt more broken in. These are not a big fluffy running shoe as the foam is rather hard. But they do offer lots of protection underfoot from unseen rocks and roots. A good balance between minimal running shoe and max cushion. When tightened up, the laces were smooth across the entire foot, I didn’t have any tight spots that caused discomfort as can often be a problem for me towards the top of my foot. They are quickly going to become my do everything in the outdoors shoe because they’re so incredibly light, nimble, and look good.
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Bpetelin
Received free product
Washington DC
Solid introduction for Arc'teryx
1 month ago
To summarize, I found this shoe to be a solid introduction for Arc'teryx into trail running. The shoe fits true to size and provides great protection across the forefoot and mid for technical trails. I found the cushion to be right. I'm not sure how it will hold up yet, as I've only done a couple technical trails and have only run in the shoe a total of 5 times so far (~30 miles). As someone that usually uses another brand, this shoe certainly did not wow me enough to make a permanent shift, especially on longer trail runs and ultras, where the shoe will not be as comfortable for hours on end. In particular, the toe box is not as wide as I'd like. But that is to be expected from a shoe intended to be a cross between trail runner and mountaineering shoe. I will use this shoe when hitting short trail runs that have highly technical terrain and/or scrambling, as the grip is great, and it will protect against hard rock kicks and bangs. I will also use this shoe for certain adventure races, where a cross between a mountaineering and running shoes is what I am looking for. Overall, this was a solid introduction by Arc'teryx into the trail running arena, and I think developing this shoe further in future iterations can create a great trail runner.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Matt
Awesome approach shoe
2 months ago
I’ve had these shoes for about a month and k really like them for my use. I use them as an approach shoe and not a running shoe. They are very stable as an approach shoe and I don’t have the same issue of rolling ankles that I had with my trail runners. If you’re buying this as a trail runner shoe it might not be cushioned enough but as an approach shoe it’s great. The comfort is pretty good and I find that the toe box is pretty big on this shoe. The only issue with this shoe that I’ve found is the sizing is very off. I sized down quite a bit from my street shoe size to get something that fit properly. Make sure to try these on before purchasing.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Luke
Received free product
KCK
Solidly meh
1 month ago
My feet aren't particularly wide, but I do have very high arches. These shoes don't have nearly as much arch support as I usually like, and there is something that I can't really put my finger on about the sole that I don't like. It isn't its cushioning per se, but if I hadn't gotten these through the REI Trailblazer's program and instead had been trying them on in the store I wouldn't have gotten them. They're TOTALLY fine for low stress hiking but not what I would choose for for difficult hiking or trail running.
Age:35–44
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Yes , I recommend this product
bob27
Québec
Very light
3 weeks ago
I was a bit skeptical buying a running shoe from a brand that isn't known for their shoes but these turned out to be great. I have been using them for off road running on ATV/mountain/dirt trails. They are VERY LIGHT for such a sturdy shoe. Price point is good for this in my opinion. They might not be a good fit for wide feet, however. My foot is narrow-ish and they fit perfect for me (e.g. I wear Bauer Vapor ice skates, which are for narrow feet.). I also had to go with shoe size smaller than what the chart recommended: I usually wear size 10M on the popular running shoe brands, the Arc'Teryx chart said 9.5M for my measured foot length but even that was too big and I ended up going with 9M.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Willard
Horribly Uncomfortable
1 month ago
As an avid outdoorsman and professional skier living in the PNW, I absolutely love Arc'teryx clothing and wear something from their collection almost everyday. Unfortunately, this pair of shoes is extremely uncomfortable and impossible to wear straight out of the box. I am very disappointed that I haven't been able to "break" them in after a month of trying. Sadly, this shoe doesn't meet the Arc'teryx standard that I have become accustomed to wearing. These shoes gave me blisters just wearing them around the house.
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
1 month ago
Hello Willard, thank you so much for your honest and thoughtful review of the Vertex Speed Low. As someone deeply familiar with our gear, your insight means a lot, and we’re sorry to hear this shoe didn’t match the level of comfort and performance you expect from Arc'teryx. Your feedback has been shared with our product team, as it helps shape future improvements. If you’d like assistance finding a shoe better suited to your needs and activity level, we’re here to help.
Flatirons Scrambler
Pressure point
3 months ago
Sadly can't wear these. Apparently for higher volume feet. When I tightened the laces enough, there was too much material under the laces and it had to be folded over, making it a pressure point at the top of my foot. Also think the firmer midsole under the forefoot is misguided. I'd rather have cushion under foot when running down the trail and they'll scramble just fine without a firmer front.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
3 months ago
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Vertex Speed Low. we are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the upper and that it doesn’t align with your foot profile causing a pressure point. Your comment on the forefoot cushioning is noted as well; we’ll pass this on to the team for consideration in future designs.
Bustercherry
Good Shoe!!
3 months ago
These shoes are made of great materials! Very sturdy design and very comfortable for their designed purpose. My only complaint would be that the softer foam under the heel flattens out very fast after a few runs and the toe box feels a little large for their designed purpose size of shoe I wear. But all things considered this is a solid shoe.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Rsbridge
Received free product
Bucks County, PA
Great looking and functional hiking shoe
1 month ago
My early take on these shoes is that they're durable and great for hiking. I like the design of a form-fitting ankle as it's important to keep out dirt and rocks. Not great if you want more of a running shoe as they're too stiff and on the heavy side. But I see myself using these for long day hikes for the next couple of years.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10
Yes , I recommend this product
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