Vertex Alpine Shoe Women's
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Vertex Alpine Shoe Women's
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7 out of 8 (88%) reviewers recommend this product
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Rating Summary
Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2.6 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.4 out of 54.4
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.4 out of 54.4
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Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
3 out of 5 stars.
Solid Contender, Needs Refinement
a month ago
I took these shoes out for their first test on a full day of scrambling in 3rd to 5th class terrain. While there were some definite highlights, I was a bit surprised by how quickly the shoes showed wear - especially from the rock. After just one day, they were noticeably chewed up.
I went with my usual shoe size, and while the fit around the heel and midfoot was great -secure and supportive - the toe box felt quite wide. This made my footwork feel clunky and imprecise, especially on more technical terrain. I had originally avoided sizing down half a size to prevent toe bang on steep descents, but in hindsight, I’d probably go smaller next time for better connection with the rock. After a single use, the shoes also seemed to stretch or slacken a bit, which left even more room in the toe than I’d like.
That said, there’s a lot to like: the shoes are super lightweight and incredibly comfortable right out of the box. The traction is excellent—grippy and confidence-inspiring on rock. If the fit and durability issues were improved, they’d be a top contender for alpine missions.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 10
I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 53.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 2.0 out of 52.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
a month ago
Seymour
Hello there, thank you for providing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We're glad to hear the traction and weight of the shoe work well for your alpine needs. We appreciate your insight on the sizing and durability. We understand how important these factors are when choosing the right footwear. We'll be sure to pass your insight along to our design team for future consideration.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Best all-around approach shoe yet...
a month ago
Love these shoes! I am a sixty something guide with arthritic feet who covers hundreds of kilometres a year on hiking trails, in canyons and scrambling 3rd through 5th class terrain. I have tried many brands of approach shoes over the last few decades and the Vertex Alpine shoe comes out on top for durability, comfort and performance.
One of the best features of the Vertex Alpine is the shoehorn like fit due to the built in collar in combination with a roomy toe box that makes for lasting comfort on long days and downhill grinds. The only downside is the collar also makes the shoe difficult to get on - especially because I have a high instep. Unlike many approach shoes, another winning feature is the toe rocker and structural integrity that makes it feel like the shoe is doing the walking for me. Simply put, this elegant shoe provides an impossible combination of support, performance and comfort.
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Arch TypeLow Arch
Age35 to 44
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfekt
2 months ago
for me very comfortable shoes I would buy them again
I use this product for:Climbing, Hiking
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Fit:
Fit:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Allgäu
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
5 out of 5 stars.
Am Fels daheim
2 months ago
Ich nutze der Vertex Alpine sehr gerne, wenn ich mal nicht so schnell in technischem Gelände unterwegs sein möchte (zum Laufen bevorzuge ich den Vertex Speed), lange Zustiege habe und trotzdem leicht unterwegs sein möchte. Die Dämpfung ist hervorragend, und auch unvermeidliche flachere Passagen können schnell im Laufschritt überwunden werden. Seine Stärken hat er aber definitiv am Fels: der Grip auf scharfen Kanten oder im Geröll ist unvergleichlich, und die kleine Gamasche hält kleine Steinchen und Geröll zuverlässig aus dem Schuh fern. Durch das gute Abrollverhalten setze ich ihn sehr gerne auch auf längeren Wanderungen und auf Klettersteigen ein.
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: EU 43,5
Q: Pros:
A: Hervorragend für Klettersteige
Q: Cons:
A: steife Sohle bei schnellem Laufen
I use this product for:Trekking, Trailrunning/Laufen, Klettern, Wandern
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Pemberton, BC
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
4 out of 5 stars.
Very great technical shoes!
2 months ago
I had heard the Vertex Alpine Shoes could be tough to break in and might cause blisters, so I took a gradual approach, wearing them on daily dog walks to ease them in before my first run. That strategy worked perfectly: no blisters at all during my first trail run! I live in Pemberton, where the trails are already dry and loose this season, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well these shoes performed. The grip and stability were impressive, even on loose terrain. They feel very durable and quite stiff, which I actually like for shorter, technical runs. For longer distances, though, I’d probably go with something that offers a bit more cushioning. Still, the Vertex Alpine is an outstanding performer and a great choice if you’re looking for a high-stability, high-durability trail shoe.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 6
Q: Pros:
A: Grip/stability/stiffness/durability
Q: Cons:
A: Hard fabric/blisters/comfort
I use this product for:Climbing, Casual Wear, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Orange County, CA
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
4 out of 5 stars.
Great for stability and performance
4 months ago
What I love about this shoe may also be what others don't like about it. As an outdoor photographer who often runs into technical approaches and/or positions on a rock, it's important to feel stable in the footwear I use. The Vertex Alpine is stiff, but I like that because it succeeds in making me feel stable. It's stiffness also gives you security and better performance when you need to scramble across boulders and rocks to get to where you need to go. The grip on these are on par with any other approach shoe I've tried and I'm happy to have these whenever I need shoes I can trust on the job.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9
I use this product for:Climbing, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Innsbruck
Arch TypeHigh Arch
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
3 out of 5 stars.
slippery on snow surface
8 months ago
its too slippery on a little bit ice or snow surface
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 38
Q: Pros:
A: nice colour
Q: Cons:
A: slippery on snow surface
I use this product for:徒步, 攀岩, 登山, 休闲穿着, 远足
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
8 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi Vicky. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe! While it is designed as a technical and fast approach shoe, it does not feature a snow-specific outsole. That being said, we will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
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Arch TypeHigh Arch
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
3 out of 5 stars.
Almost there
9 months ago
I bought these in the blue from the outlet. A few things I like, the fit is like a sock. Very comfy. The laces are better than on the other hikers. There is a heel lock, which needs to be on the other hikers. The heel cup is less supportive, BIG PLUS, so it’s a bit more neutral than their trail runners. But, I took these on a 8km trail run just to see if they were any good at running, and I would say no. The heel is too stiff. Caveat, I am used to a low drop shoe so to me it felt like I was wearing a stiletto, but that 7 mm drop would not be so bad if the heel wasn’t so stiff. It feels like a big piece of plastic under the heel. Literally like you are walking in a high heel shoe. Weird cause the rest of the shoe is alright. Not too stiff. Another thing not perfect yet is the gator seems to stretch out with as you wear it and stuff does have the potential of getting in. So I would say adjust the drop to 4mm and adjust the firmness of the heel. Getting there. Isn’t Salomon a parent company? They should be able to help you with that heel!!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 8.5
Q: Pros:
A: Fit
Q: Cons:
A: Stiff heel
I use this product for:Trekking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fit:
Fit:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 53.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
9 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi Angel. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We appreciate your comments about the heel and we will make sure to pass them along to our team.
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Vertex Alpine Shoe
Technical approach shoe balancing stability and grip with a light, fast design.
$280.00
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Fast, light, supportive approach shoe
Vertex Alpine Shoe Women's
Balancing the fit and performance of a trail running shoe with the stability required for long, technical approaches, the Vertex Alpine redefines approach footwear. Made for all-day mountain travel, it’s light, fast, and delivers the support and protection required for rugged, varied terrain. The sticky Vibram XS Flash 2 outsole is designed for edging, on-trail performance, and grip in wet and dry conditions. A TPU shank and toe cap add protection, and a knit collar seals out debris.
Need a waterproof version? Try the Vertex Alpine GTX Shoe.
Climb
Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.
Synthetic fibre
Engineered materials that offer enhanced properties or performance.
Custom lug design
Each developed for specific uses and conditions, our custom lug patterns deliver targeted traction, stability, and mud-shedding grip in mixed terrain.