Vertex Alpine Shoe Men's
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Vertex Alpine Shoe Men's
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14 out of 23 (61%) reviewers recommend this product
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Rating Summary
Fit:
Fit:, 2.7916666666666665 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2.5517241379310347 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, 2.8 out of 52.8
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.3 out of 54.3
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North Vancouver, BC
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.
Stiff and Sticky
13 days ago
These are stiff approach shoes with amazing grip in varied terrain.
The upper material is really solid and protects your feet well from rocks and roots while the sock like material at the collar helps with comfort. The upper stiffness does make it a bit harder to slip your feet into and hasn't seemed to break in at all. I can feel the harder edge at the achilles like other reviewers have mentioned, but only after a really long day. I find that wearing high/thick enough socks has prevented any hot spots or rubbing in that area.
The soles are so good - the tread has stuck in all sorts of terrain and conditions from dry desert, to granite, to wet forest floor.
The fit feels a touch narrower in the toebox than my other Arc'teryx shoes, though the length seems spot on. I took the same size as other Arc'teryx shoes.
If you're looking for a great approach shoe, these Vertex Alpine will fit the bill. They're a bit stiff for light hiking/day to day use, I prefer a softer and more comfortable shoe for those purposes.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 7.5 US
Q: Pros:
A: Tough, sticky
Q: Cons:
A: Can be uncomfortable
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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Elmhurst, IL
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Great fit
a month ago
I bought these in a size 8, right size for me with Arcteryx. I read the reviews about some tightness. I tried them on witha. thin running sock and I felt the tightness (oh no!). I went for a walk and within a few minutes I didnt feel anything but a snug fit, no rubbing at the heel. Without the sock the fit is perfect. Great shoes
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 8
Q: Pros:
A: substantial shoe
Q: Cons:
A: as always, the price
I use this product for:Trekking, 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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
1 out of 5 stars.
Unwearable
a month ago
Heels bleed even after short hikes and different socks. I would not recommend. Support will not repair them but offer 20% of the shoes value if you return them so they can resell them. Disappointed is an understatement.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 10.5
Q: Pros:
A: Looks good
Q: Cons:
A: Unwearable due to heel design
I use this product for: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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 3.0 out of 53.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
a month ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear that they were uncomfortable on your heels and that you are disappointed with the service from our team. We appreciate your comments and we will make sure to pass them to our team.
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Age:35-44
Gender:Male
2 out of 5 stars.
Great Shoe Terrible Heel
2 months ago
Just like a lot of the other reviews have said, the heel design on these are terrible. It’s been a few months now and they still rub my heel raw. Other than that these are really great shoes. I have been putting duct tape on the back of my heels to protect them from the shoe and then these work great. But for the price of these shoes I shouldn’t have to be doing that.
I use this product for:Climbing, 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:, 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, 2.0 out of 52.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
2 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We're really sorry to hear about the discomfort you've had with the heel. We'll make sure your feedback is shared with our product team, as comments like yours are important in helping us improve future designs.
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Canmore, AB
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent light approach shoes
2 months ago
Overall excellent shoes. They climb very well, are light, and after a season of use have held up well even withstanding a decent amount of scree.
I was somewhat sceptical of the gaiter, however I’ve come to love it. The fit it provides allows me to wear the shoes untied when switching between climbing shoes and these while cragging and is very convenient.
Unlike some, I’ve had minimal discomfort from the shoes and didn’t find them to have a break in period. I’m tempted to stock up, as these are my favourite approach shoes to date.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 12
Q: Pros:
A: Light, durable, good traction
Q: Cons:
A: None
I use this product for: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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Poland
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
1 out of 5 stars.
Very painful pair.
2 months ago
I am using these shoes only in casual, and I am lucky that I dont taked them for trip. Terrible heel design. Very painful and uncomfortable. Nothing change after weeks. Intresting that left shoe is worst then right. ArcTeryx could you give me money back?
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 11,5
Q: Pros:
A: Nice fit in front of feet
Q: Cons:
A: Terrible heel
I use this product for:Trekking, Casual Wear, 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, 2.0 out of 52.0
Comfort
Comfort, 1.0 out of 51.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 2.0 out of 52.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
2 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We're sorry to hear the heel design didn't work for you and that the fit wasn't quite right. These shoes do have a more technical build, which can require a longer break-in period—but we understand that doesn't work for everyone. Feel free to fill out a Product Service Request form and our team will be more than happy to further look into it for you: https://arcteryx.com/pl/en/help/product-service/service-request
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Chamonix
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Functional
2 months ago
Perfect approach, easy scrambling shoes.
Special to put the foot inside but after all works well!
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: 41.1/3
Q: Pros:
A: Bon Chaussant et excellente semelle
I use this product for:L’escalade, 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:, 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, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
2 out of 5 stars.
Terrible heel design
2 months ago
The shoes rub so much at the back of the heel due to the low cut back end of the shoe below the liner. I kept trying to break them in but to no avail feel like I’ve wasted my money with these. Was hoping they’d be great to as they look great but the comfort make them unwearable in the mountains.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9
Q: Pros:
A: Looks great
Q: Cons:
A: Not comfortable
I use this product for:Climbing, Mountaineering, 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, 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:
2 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the heel design and that they did not suit your needs. Due to the technicality of the shoe, they can take longer to break in. That being said, we will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
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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
Fast, light, supportive approach shoe
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.
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.