Arc'teryx  Kopec 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

Everything you need in one boot—minimalist, functional, and well-designed. I’d recommend going half a size up, as I felt a bit of pressure on my feet with my usual size. Overall, a great upgrade! The lacing system and the pouch are definite winners, especially if, like me, you’re not a fan of traditional laces. Highly recommended!

Took these boots on 14kms unmaintained Trail in North Vancouver. 500m incline. They hadn't been worn at all yet but were extremely comfortable. The cushion and support made it like they were already worn in. The cuff is a bit stiff around the ankle though started leaving a blister on the back of my leg and by the end of 5 hours I could definitely feel the chafing not sure if they were too tight (user error) or if it's a design flaw I'll keep wearing them. They are grippy as hell, I loved that. I took them to a waterfall in the rain and even on the roots and slippery rocks they gripped really well. My body was preparing for a slip but by the end of the hike I had trust. They are genuinely waterproof. Walk through creeks and took pics under the waterfall not to mention the rain and my white socks were still white and generally dry other that some sweat. They breathe well too. Make sure you get a proper fit to your feet going first... and km sure these will be a new favorite.

This is the best boot ever wear in my entire life The walk is super light the grams of Arc’teryx Boot is super light, Above the anchor support is support every single ankle that ever probably in and They just the best shoes the best boot everywhere in my entire life you know The breathability is much better better than small shoes when wearing Boot, And about traction is very great because I already tested On my floor and it's very sticky and not a single gap just move my Arc’teryx Boot. about the cushioning It was super great when a walk it's just like we walk on feather, super super better than order brand shoes, boot. The waterproofing is the best part. I put some water on my boot but The wire just slide out it didn't really go inside my Boot. I WILL ABSOLUTELY BUY ARC’TERYX BOOT Again!!!!! THANK YOU ARC’TERYX!

I got them in my usual size 11.5. I previously had the Norvan LD 4 in a half size down (11). The Kopec 2 has a slightly roomier toe box if you go with your TTS or even half a size up. I have wide feet, and the 11.5 fits me snug and comfortably. I’d definitely recommend trying them on before buying. I also use a custom orthotic, and removing the thicker stock insole was really easy. If you find the shoe too narrow or there’s too much cushioning, try swapping in a thinner insole—it should give you a bit more room. I haven’t hiked in them yet, so I’ll post a review after a few hikes :)

These felt incredible out of the box and I’d argue barely need a break in period. After several multi-hour hikes over the past few weeks in prep for a Patagonia trip, they’re performing well and feel fantastic. The wearing experience is as close you get to running show comfort while being a fully capable backpacking boot. If I had to criticize them; the tongue material can bunch up when putting them on if you don’t pull it up/distribute it before lacing. This should be a best practice before lacing any boot, so truly not a notable negative imo. Great boot all around and looking forward to 14 days in Patagonia with them!

Day two after arrival kids wanted to go to fright fest at our local amusement park. What better way to break these boots in than walking around an amusement park for six hours and standing in long lines. These boots performed exceptionally well. I wear a size 12. They gripped my feet most comfortably. The soles are like shock absorbers. At no time was there any feet fatigue. A well balanced boot regarding all around comfort. I’m a little early on my review. Family camping trip isn’t until next month October. I felt walking around an amusement park and standing in long lines keeping up with a 7 and 9 year old boys would be a great test. Ar’teryx didn’t disappoint

Used the Kopec 2’s for two weeks hiked about 100km in the 2 week period on mild terrain and the outer front sole starting peeling off of the nose of the boot. Arc’teryx has a excellent warranty and I am just waiting on another pair to test out hopefully this is not a production line issue as I don’t want to have to go through this whole warranty thing again as it’s a total pita. Will update this review once I recieve my new boots and put a few km on them.

The previous generation was perfect. This new version is a downgrade in most aspects. It looks cleaner, especially the front, which is nice. But the increased softness of the insole is a liability; it creates instability on terrain, and doubly so because you also stand taller than in the old variant. Overall, it's a squishy, sloppy hiking experience compared to before. There's also a pinch with every step near the top of the boot, which wasn't present with v1. Worst of all (for me since I wear a size 13 and there's none larger), it runs half a size smaller than before. The last version was a shoe I had hoped to be able to wear forever, but I'll have to find something else now.

This is the best Shoes I've ever use, the walk are gently by the cushions, everything feels so smooth. Their Waterproofing was wild, they are all waterproof if you are in a large rain, the breathability can let the moisture escape no clue and works fine! Ankle Support is the most important one, Arc'teryx Boot can help you to walk like feather on the ground while Hiking or for daily. Even Traction is made for non slippery, 10/10. Thanks for your Boot!

I really really wanted to keep these boots. But alas the new wider sizing wasn't wide enough. I had read some reviewers say the new width was good enough for those like me with wider feet. Nope. Regardless, I was impressed by the build and quality of the boot. The tread looked like it would be grippy in a good way.