Arc'teryx Konseal GTX Approach Shoes - Men's
These approach shoes take on rugged backpacking, 4th-class climbing and water crossings. They're stiff and stable even with a heavy load. Dual-purpose soles smear up slabs and descend softer ground.
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- Durable and stable with heavy loads, these approach shoes excel across uneven terrain, scree and snow
- Abrasion-resistant uppers utilize GORE-TEX technology for waterproof-yet-breathable performance in harsh alpine conditions
- Nubuck leather uppers with GORE-TEX membrane for waterproof, breathable and durable performance over challenging terrain
- Extended lacing
- Durable water repellent (DWR)–coated, over-lasted construction wraps the midsoles in an abrasion-resistant compound for added durability
- Compressed EVA midsoles provide lasting cushion and support
- Carbon fiber midsole shank adds stability and stiffness needed to handle heavy loads
- Improved heel hold for precise foot movement and blister prevention
- Vibram® XS Flash 2 outsoles deliver outstanding grip and durable, sure-footed performance across a range of conditions
- Dual-purpose lugged outsoles with a forefoot climbing zone optimized for smearing up rock and separate traction on the heel for hiking downhill
- PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) compliant
- Weight (1/2 pair): 15.34 oz. (435 g)
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View all Arc'teryx Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Men's |
| Upper | Nubuck leather |
| Midsole | Compressed EVA |
| Outsole | Vibram XS Flash 2 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 14.68 oz. |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane |
| Sustainability | Fair Trade Certified™ Factory |
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Better comfort
The new design and fit are good but very disappointed in the comfort and the Vibram sole. It's the hardest plastic boot or shoe sole I've ever seen. Wishing it was the mega grip type from previous versions. Not sure how this is going to even grip and the tread is very shallow. Seems like it was designed for looks and less comfortable and effective. I do like the top of the shoe and new design features. The bottom half is just disappointing.
Should be named differently - not a konseal
The previous konseal FLs were spectacular. These are extremely stiff, heavy and large. To clip them onto a harness feels so awkward. These are so wildly stiff that I developed raging metatarsal pain after a long approach. They are OK to jam in, but that slight rocker makes getting your foot back out of the crack unsettling. Also - sizing... I sized down almost 2 full sizes and they still feel large. Seeing some delam from the rubber around the medial arch. Lacing system is epic and the sole is definitely grippy on rock, but these are not an upgrade to the FLs or ARs. Good looking shoe, it would make sense if it was named differently. Please bring back those approach shoes :(
Not sure where they shine.
The look and fit of this shoe are great, super happy in that respect. The soles are too hard though and I’m having a hard time figuring out what the are meant for. Trying to climb over deadfall and they don’t grip, any sort of moisture in the soil and they don’t grip. They get even worse when the temperature drops, zero grip whatsoever on snow. They also sound like tap shoes on concrete just to add to everything else.
Solid durable shoe- good grip on rock surfaces
Solid durable shoe- good grip on rock surfacesthe new Konseal felt a little bit stiff with a harder sole when I first started wearing them. Over the course of a couple weeks I wore them in and they felt more comfortable. I feel like they will last a long time with the stiffer sole and get better over time. The grip has been great on wet rocks and perfect for the coastal hiking I do, a little slippery on logs though. I feel the grip got better as I wore them in and the shoe became a little more flexible. Size 10 fits well but they are slightly narrow in the toe. Very solid shoe.
Only fits really narrow feet, sad to see
Unfortunately the fit has been changed with these shoes, which was one of the best things about the old shoes. The original shoes had laces right down to the toes but with these they've sewn the tongue into the shoe towards the end of the laces, meaning the shoe cant relax around the toes, it only gets tighter. Maybe if you have really narrow feet this works, but having 4 pairs of the old konseals and being excited to see them come out again it's very disappointing as they're genuinely unusable (unless they fit you, then great, enjoy!).
Daily wear shoes
My third pair of Konseal shoes, they just keep improving the design! I wear these around town whenever it’s raining as they are super minimalist. They take a day to break in but are super comfortable now.
Good shoe
I love the new shoes. They were a little tight though. I even got a half size larger. As I have seen with your products they always run small. Wish you guys would fit true to size better!!!!
Great waterproof shoe
I got these shoes for this winter and the snow in the city. So far they are great, definitely feel solid and well made. Definitely solid for the reasoning I bought them
I recommend
great shoes even though a bit hard on the floor when walking my third pair I use them in the city for their urbain look -
No good
The product is not comfortable at all. Very tough material, no give. It is extremely pricey for its quality.