Vertex Alpine Shoe Men's
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Vertex Alpine Shoe Men's
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10 out of 14 (71%) reviewers recommend this product
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Fit:
Fit:, 2.6666666666666665 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
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Width:
Width:, 2.5 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, 2.7 out of 52.7
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.5 out of 54.5
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Colorado
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
1 out of 5 stars.
Arc Missed the Mark
5 months ago
Arcteryx super fan here, and I REALLY wanted to like this shoe. It looked so promising. Avid LD3 fan, gone through three pairs with about 350 miles on each pair. I am unable to get 100 miles out of the Vertex… the heels chew my heels up so badly that I was forced to stay off the trail for a few weeks. I tried many 5-10 mile hikes with the Vertex and they won’t break in and continue to destroy my heels. In reading reviews it seems I’m not the only one with this complaint. I have burly feet and can accept prolonged break-in periods for a stiffer shoe but Arc missed the mark on this one.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 10.5
Q: Pros:
A: Stiff, grippy, sexy
Q: Cons:
A: Poor heel design and cushioning
I use this product for:Trekking, Trail/Running, Hiking
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, 1.0 out of 51.0
Comfort
Comfort, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
5 months ago
Customer Service
Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that the Vertex Alpine Shoe didn’t meet your expectations, especially after your great experience with the Norvan LD3. It sounds like the fit, particularly around the heel, has caused significant discomfort, and we understand how frustrating that can be. We truly appreciate your patience in giving the shoes a try, and we’ll make sure your feedback reaches our design team. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
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5 out of 5 stars.
All-around Adventure
5 months ago
I use it as my all-around outdoor adventure shoe. It’s light weight and very comfortable to wear all day. Great grip and breathable upper.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice shoes
6 months ago
I have had great luck with Arctyeyrx shoes & boots
These fit exactly 1/2 size small. Probably because of the liner
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oslo
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:Under 18
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
10/10
6 months ago
very goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: 42
Q: Pros:
A: very nice
Q: Cons:
A: zero
I use this product for:Trening, Terrengløping, Klatring, Terrengsykling, Fjellklatring, Hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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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:, 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, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Boulder
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Ultimate scrambler
6 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 11.5
Q: Pros:
A: Scrambling magic
Q: Cons:
A: Crappy on the descents
I use this product for:Trail/Running, Climbing
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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1 out of 5 stars.
Need to make larger sizes.
6 months ago
The shoes were too small for my size 13 plus and there are no larger sizes. I returned them. I used a 20% off coupon on the purchase but I do not know how I can get another coupon for a future purchase.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
6 months ago
Customer Service
Hello Patrick, thank you for your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe, and we are sorry to hear that the size 13 does not fit. We appreciate your comments as our design team is always looking to meet the demands of our users, and we will be sure to pass your review along to them. As for the promo code, we will reach out to you directly by email. We appreciate your feedback.
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Montréal
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
2 out of 5 stars.
Not recommended. Stiff.
7 months ago
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
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9.5
I use this product for:Trail/Running
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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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear you are disappointed and that they did not suit your needs.
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Edmonton, Alberta
Arch TypeLow Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
3 out of 5 stars.
Extremely capable shoe with some additional work
7 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 10.5
Q: Pros:
A: Stable sole, lacing, durability
Q: Cons:
A: stitching into Achilles
I use this product for:Trekking, 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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 2.0 out of 52.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Austin
Hi Evan, thank you for taking the time to provide your review. Providing feedback like yours assists us in fine-tuning our designs to align more precisely with our customers' evolving preferences for future seasons. Rest assured, we'll convey this valuable input to our design team.
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Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
2 out of 5 stars.
Heel Blisters
7 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 8.5 US
Q: Pros:
A: Look and quality
Q: Cons:
A: Fit
I use this product for:Commuting/Travel, Trekking, Casual Wear
No, I do not recommend this product.
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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, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear you are disappointed with the design and that they did not suit your needs. We will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Blisters
7 months ago
Sadly, the shoes are not designed well. The heal caused blisters within a few miles of walking. Had to switch to an old pair of Nike's to get releif. The last seemed off as my feet did not sit evenly in the shoe. Grip and cushioning was good.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Customer Service
Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the design of the Vertex Alpine shoes caused discomfort during your walk. Blisters and fit issues are not what we aim for, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’ll make sure to pass your comments about the heel and fit along to our design team for review.
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Arch TypeLow Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
3 out of 5 stars.
Extremely capable shoe with some additional work
7 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 10.5
Q: Pros:
A: stable sole, non-slip lacing, grip
Q: Cons:
A: heel stitching bites
I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, Hiking
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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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 2.0 out of 52.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Customer Service
Hello Evan, thank you for the feedback. We're glad the shoe performed well in scrambling and on rock, and we appreciate your note about the lacing system and cuff. We are sorry to hear about the discomfort from the stitch near your Achilles—your suggestion to try the GTX version is helpful. We’ll keep your feedback in mind for future designs.
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Age:18-24
Gender:Male
2 out of 5 stars.
Douleur au talon
7 months ago
Bonne qualité, super semelle mais attention , fait mal au talon
Translate with GoogleI use this product for:Le trekking, Le running/trail running, L’alpinisme, La randonnée
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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, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Customer Service
Bonjour, nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que vos chaussures Vertex Alpine vous cause de la douleur au talon. En laissant des avis sur la page du produit, vous aidez nos clients à trouver le produit qui leur convient le mieux, grâce à votre expérience. Nous nous assurerons également de transmettre votre commentaire à notre équipe de conception.
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Age:45-54
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.
Great Climbing Approach Shoe
8 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 12
Q: Pros:
A: Lightweight, superior traction
Q: Cons:
A: Large toe box
Q: Activity
A: Climbing, hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Width:
Width:, 5 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
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Denver, CO
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Approach Shoe/Take Time To Break In
9 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 8
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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San Jose
Age:Under 18
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Love these!
9 months ago
Amazing shoe, needs to be broken in before wearing.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9.5
Q: Pros:
A: Awesome hiking shoe
Q: Cons:
A: Breaking in process
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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
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Age:25-34
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
What I was waiting for!
9 months ago
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.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 42
Q: Pros:
A: Lightness, stability, grip
Q: Cons:
A: The heel have to adapt
Q: Activity
A: Approach, hiking, climbing, daily.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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
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Age:45-54
Gender:Male
1 out of 5 stars.
Save your heels!
9 months ago
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!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9.5
Q: Pros:
A: Look great
Q: Cons:
A: Chew up your heel
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 51.0
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
Response from Arc'teryx:
9 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear you are disappointed and that they did not suit your needs. We will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
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Anonymous
München
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
3 out of 5 stars.
Viel Licht und etwas Schatten
10 months ago
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
Translate with GoogleQ: Activity
A: Wandern, Klettern, Trailrunning
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 53.0
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
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Vertex Alpine Shoe
Technical approach shoe balancing stability and grip with a light, fast design.
$230.00
Free shipping & Free returns
Vertex Alpine Shoe Men'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.
Climb
Climbing equipment designed for efficient movement and protection in alpine environments.
Synthetic fibre
Engineered materials that offer enhanced properties or performance.