Vertex Alpine Shoe Men's

For laps in the flatirons…I haven’t found better rubber than these that provide absolute confidence moving on slabs. No rubber break in time needed. They scramble beautifully right out the box. The durability is incredible. I’ve done over a hundred laps in the same pair of shoes and they’re not done. I’ve worn a lot of shoes while scrambling…and this one has been my favorite while moving up and down on rock, warm or cold it just grips. For the run to said rocks, they feel good on up and in technical trails, but it is a little stiff and almost clappy on descents due to the harder rubber compound. Generally very comfortable out of the box. I bought more of a running fit, my toes have some wiggle and swell space for longer days. The benefits of how it performs on the rock your aiming for far outweighs the minor complaint of how they sounds/feels on the descent. My fastest laps have come to fruition in these shoes. My beloved pairs of La sportiva mutants have taken a back seat to these. I will be stocking up on additional pairs.

The shoes are fairly stiff. Lack cushioning. I also had a big blister on my big toe. The top mesh easily gets dirty. I did one trail run with mud and can't wash them like with my merrell or Columbia shoes

Overall, this is a fantastic Men's shoe for scrambling. The sole is stiff, the fit is on the narrow side which isn't too bad especially when you are entering high 4th class / low 5th class. The grip on the soles is fantastic on rock, not so much on snow but if you're planning any mountain routes when there is majority snow cover you're likely not reaching for this shoe anyways. This shoe is very well thought out for the most part, the interface with the laces and the shoe tongue is great and it's very easy to tuck the laces away and I've had no issues with the shoe loosening over 8+ hour days. The cuff does a fairly good job of keeping things out of the shoe but it would benefit from being a bit taller, if it went above the ankle joint it would be awesome. The only serious downside to this shoe is the stich that rests against the base of your achilles just absolutely bites into your ankle. I've given it a pretty good chance to break in (~35 hours, mostly hiking with two scrambles) and the shoe still cuts into my heel. I have resolved this issue by taping up my ankle and utilizing molskin before outings, but a shoe of this caliber shouldn't have this issue + every other Arc'teryx shoe I've used does not have this issue. This is unfortunate but is also resolved with the GTX version of this shoe which has a soft material which doesn't require a stich between the shoe and the cuff in the same spot. While the rest of the shoe is stellar, I would recommend trying out the GTX version of this shoe instead due to this issue.

These shoes look great and the quality felt very good, comparable to other Arc’teryx shoes I’ve owned. Unfortunately I had to return these shoes because they cause terrible blisters on my heels after walking around my house for about 30 minutes. They were also very hard to get on, like getting on a well fitting rock climbing shoe. I think the design on these shoes was a miss.

Overall, this is a fantastic shoe for scrambling. The sole is stiff, the fit is on the narrow side which isn't too bad especially when you are entering high 4th class / low 5th class. The grip on the soles is fantastic on rock, not so much on snow but if you're planning any mountain routes when there is majority snow cover you're likely not reaching for this shoe anyways. This shoe is very well thought out for the most part, the interface with the laces and the shoe tongue is great and it's very easy to tuck the laces away and I've had no issues with the shoe loosening over 8+ hour days. The cuff does a fairly good job of keeping things out of the shoe but it would benefit from being a bit taller, if it went above the ankle joint it would be awesome. The only serious downside to this shoe is the stich that rests against the base of your achilles just absolutely bites into your ankle. I've given it a pretty good chance to break in (~35 hours, mostly hiking with two scrambles) and the shoe still cuts into my heel. I have resolved this issue by taping up my ankle and utilizing molskin before outings, but a shoe of this caliber shouldn't have this issue + every other Arc'teryx shoe I've used does not have this issue. This is unfortunate but is also resolved with the GTX version of this shoe which has a soft material which doesn't require a stich between the shoe and the cuff in the same spot. While the rest of the shoe is stellar, I would recommend trying out the GTX version of this shoe instead due to this issue.

Bonne qualité, super semelle mais attention , fait mal au talon

This is a great shoe for climbing approaches. It’s the first gore-Tex shoe I’ve owned that breathes well. The traction is great. The improved heal gear clip is much better than first one. The one improvement I’d like is a slightly narrower toe box.

I got these shoes when they first came out (3-4months ago give or take). I've been wearing them everywhere; socially/actively and I love them! First and foremost, they are predominantly an approach shoe. 11/10 on how they handle and hold up; hiking, scrambling, mixed conditions. They get the job done and I can wear them comfortably around town. I've gone through a lot of approach shoes with other brands and they've all depreciated quick. This one is going strong and is about the only shoe I wear. For context; I average 6-10 miles a day. I've scrambled the flatirons, done multiple 10+ mile hikes and I am one happy camper! Keep in mind, they time to break in. I advise wearing them as your normal sneaker for about a week before using them for your intended activity.

Amazing shoe, needs to be broken in before wearing.

Fantastic shoe: lightness, grip and stability. An approach shoe that winks at trail running. Nice to see the Vibram XS Flash 2 compound on the sole after testing it a few years ago on climbing shoes. A shoe for those looking for the lightness of a running shoe with the stability and grip of an approach shoe. Heel construction is a bit different from the Vertex Alpine GXT, but it adapts well after a few kilometers.This shoe is the missing piece that allows you to cover more distances in less time.

Got these shoes 3 weeks ago, wore them around the house for a total of 3 hours, did the first hike of 5 miles, 400 feet elevation and they absolutely chewed the back of my heels. Not just blistered but fully bleeding when back to the car and a week later still out of commission. Was wearing medium weight high quality hiking socks and the weather was in the 60s F. This ruined my long weekend that was supposed to be full of hikes. Just wanted others to be warned as of never experience anything like this with any other hiking boot/shoe!

Der perfekte und beste Bergschuh für meine Touren, den ich je hatte! - hat in jeder Hinsicht meine Erwartungen übertroffen und ich würde ihn sofort wieder kaufen und unbedingt weiterempfehlen. Leider scheint die Verarbeitung jedoch nicht besonders gut zu sein: Nach nur einer Wanderung zur Eingewöhnung (37 km, leichtes Gelände, bestes Wetter) löst sich bei einem Schuh bereits die Randverklebung. Werde dies beim Schuhmacher reparieren lassen und hoffe, das Arcteryx die Produktion verbessert