Arc'teryx  Norvan LD 4 GTX Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

When will Arcteryx bring back the Norvan SL shoe? This was my dream shoe, light weight, minimalist yet comfortable and protective. You could feel the ground but i felt good and connected. The shoe felt like an extension of your foot, a super grippy, stable foot. I used these for running, long distance hiking, anything that didn't require travel in snow basically. The norvan replacements don't work for my foot and feel big and clunky. Add new products for sure but please bring the SL shoe back as nothing compares in the current line and there is nothing else on the market I have found to replace it with. Thank you!

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. I have been exited to try the Norvan line since it was released but was torn buying yet another hike/trail run shoe so this was an amazing opportunity for me. The Norvan LD 4 has a nice toebox. I often run wide and these were fairly comfortable right out of the box and after a few wears they were great. I love that they have a full lace and a garage it really allows to fine tune the fit and keep the laces locked in. I took on Old rag and these had enough protection from rocks while alowing for good flexibility while scrambling. They handled a 10 mile hike like a charm. I have also worn them during several of my work shifts at about 10 miles a day with no issue. Although white is a hard color to keep clean these were easily wiped down and still look pretty great!

I purchased the Arctic Silk (off while), while haven't even worn these shoes enough to fully break them in (getting back into running), yet they've already developed significant yellow discoloration. For a premium trail running shoe, this is extremely disappointing. I understand that light-coloured materials can show dirt, but I did not expect permanent discoloration with such minimal use. At this price point, I expected much better durability and appearance retention from a shoe designed for trail running. Based on my experience, I can't recommend them.

Wanted to love these shoes but I can't. Firstly, DO NOT WEAR IF YOU HAVE WEAK ANKLES!!! The stack height coupled with the soft soles means there's not a whole lot of stability. I rolled my ankle turning on my heel, while on on a flat surface indoors- wasn't even hiking. Secondly, they feel very tight in the sides after a while, painfully so. Lastly, after wearing them daily for three months I started to get wear points where the fabric began to rip on the sides. I'm disappointed because I like the design from an aesthetic viewpoint.

The sizing definitely runs long. I am normally a US women's 8.5-9 and had to size down to an 8. I have a wide forefoot, high arch, and narrow heel. Given this, I find the toe box to be a bit narrow, putting pressure on my little toes and my heel feels a little loose. I replaced the insole with a Superfeet running insole which helped my arch and improved the heel slip. As far as feel, these are a little stiff, feel very responsive on the trail and have good protection to avoid stubbed toes. I have only 10 miles on them over 2 days and can see the toe box breaking in. The lacing system is amazing and I am able to loosen the area over the toes while keeping the arch snug. The tread seems to work well in loose gravel and rocks. For long distances, I would prefer more cushioning.

The shoes look much better in photos than in real life. They are bulky and color is faded (I ordered the cream one), they just don’t look as flattering. The sizing is too big and the company does not facilitate easy exchanges. I bought the pair on temporary sale and now I cannot exchange them for a smaller size with the same price. It’s just disappointing company practice. Will not be buying from them again.

Loved the color but otherwise shoe is very stiff. Used daily on trail, requires a long break-in period but found toe shell rubbed a lot due to material rigidity. Average traction on trails. Had to size down to match fit, lightweight shoe & good waterproofing.

These shoes are extremely light and quite comfy. I have not worn them in the rain yet, so I cannot comment on the waterproofness of them. Overall I am quite happy with these so far.

Very good hiking shoes! I love how comfortable they are, the design is perfect and combine with everything

Great shoe to navigate around town in the rain! Light weight and sleek. I had to buy it in two colors!