Footwear for
mountain athletes
mountain athletes
Obsessively designed shoes for performance in the vertical world.
Worn when it counts
We applied our obsessive design approach to your most important point of contact with the mountain: your feet. Because when you’re up here, every step matters.
Norvan LD 4
Run Steady.
A responsive ride and locked-in fit for every mountain run.
Vertex Speed
Run the Climb
Fast, precise movement up and down steep, technical terrain.
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Sylan
Built for speed on the trails, with a propulsive ride and lightweight, aggressive traction.
Vertex Alpine
Technical approach shoe balancing stability and grip with a lightweight design.
Arc’teryx Footwear
Essentials. Not Accessories.
Designed for athletes
We design our footwear for the realities of mountain travel: technical terrain that demands durability and protection; elevation-induced swelling that begs for adaptable fits; and exposure that requires trust and confidence.
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Evolution in action
Vertex Speed
Why — and how — we designed a shoe equipped for running and climbing serious vert.
The Problem
We noticed a gap in the mountain running market: a shoe that promised precision and grip on steep, technical terrain — without sacrificing speed.
So, we made it.
The Solution
A climbing shoe–inspired forefoot, with a firmer midsole and rock plate. Why? So you can handle boulders and scree without slowing down to watch every footfall.
The Solution
A soft, supportive midsole through the heel and midfoot, so you can pick up and maintain speed on smooth or rugged sections. No more feeling bogged down on stretches between scrambles.
The Result
“The Vertex Speed feels like a shoe from the future. I no longer have to choose my footwear based on the most demanding section of the route.”
—Emma Cook-Clarke,
Arc’teryx mountain runner
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Footwear finder
Eliminate the guesswork — simply answer a few short questions about what you need and how you’ll use it, then get matched with the shoe for you. It’s that easy.
The Norvan LD 4
Run Steady.
Smooth singletrack. Rocks and roots. Slippery mud and tricky descents. The Norvan LD 4 is built to keep you stable through all of it. With a responsive ride, balanced traction, and a locked-in fit for extra support and comfort, it's your all-around workhorse for mixed, complex terrain.
Responsive Midsole
Creates a stable, confident ride on uneven ground
Rugged Outsole
Provides balanced traction on changing terrain with Vibram® Megagrip and 4mm lugs.
Tech-Lace System
Locks down the midfoot for a secure, supportive fit and to prevent toes from crashing forward
