Sylan Pro Sko Dame

In a nutshell the SYLAN is a faster Norvan Long Distance (LD) 3 shoe. The SYLAN and LD are a similar shoes in many ways, yet different in key area that make the SYLAN a rocket of a trail running shoe. Allow me to explain and compare. My original SYLAN impression was mixed, a bit stiff, little narrower toe box and skeptical on new rocker sole. But after an initial run the SYLAN definitely settled into its grove in a positive way. SYLAN rocker sole is something to get use too that can feel forward rocking variance which is quite different to spring like effect from carbon insert. Outsole fully covers midsole and lug design with tread pattern is quite grippy that’s confidence inspiring. SYLAN midsole multi density foam is well applied, no need for rock plate with stack height and drop are about similar to LD. SYLAN upper is fully synthetic that’s reinforced in key areas with overlays, roomy toe box and protective toe guard similar to LD. SYLAN small heel collar surprisingly keeps out debris. Minimal yet sufficient padding in the heel counter, less than LD. As with the LD the SYLAN also has the shoelace garage. SYLAN durability is better than the LD 1, 2 and 3 or any other trail shoe I’ve used. East and west coast training with racing combined over 600 miles, upper has not rips or tears, outsole has plenty or lug live left. Just replaced insole insert. One negative: Lateral plane instability due to outsole undercut? Not sure why the undercut on the outsole was applied. Suspect for precision foot placement or too cut weight. But the consistent feedback I receive and have experienced is the side-to-side instability. Especially during a heal strike (avoidable or not) the SYLAN tends to feel unstable. I like the outsole undercut at the fore and mid foot, not so much in the heel. Overall, SYLAN is a great addition to the Arc’teryx mountain trail running product line that I tend to reach for more often than not. Also, US sizing is a bit off, recommend following EU model. Cheers- @almostalpine