Vertex Alpine Shoe Women's
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Vertex Alpine Shoe Women's
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6 out of 7 (86%) reviewers recommend this product
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Rating Summary
Fit:
Fit:, 2.857142857142857 out of 5, where 1 equals to Too small and 5 equals to Too big
Too small
Too big
Width:
Width:, 2.4444444444444446 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, 4.6 out of 54.6
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.7 out of 54.7
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heel
for runners
for snowy weather
comfort
slip-resistance
wearing
walking
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Featured
Arch TypeLow Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfekt
17 days ago
for me very comfortable shoes I would buy them again
I use this product for:Climbing, Hiking
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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, 4.0 out of 54.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Allgäu
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Am Fels daheim
21 days ago
Ich nutze der Vertex Alpine sehr gerne, wenn ich mal nicht so schnell in technischem Gelände unterwegs sein möchte (zum Laufen bevorzuge ich den Vertex Speed), lange Zustiege habe und trotzdem leicht unterwegs sein möchte. Die Dämpfung ist hervorragend, und auch unvermeidliche flachere Passagen können schnell im Laufschritt überwunden werden. Seine Stärken hat er aber definitiv am Fels: der Grip auf scharfen Kanten oder im Geröll ist unvergleichlich, und die kleine Gamasche hält kleine Steinchen und Geröll zuverlässig aus dem Schuh fern. Durch das gute Abrollverhalten setze ich ihn sehr gerne auch auf längeren Wanderungen und auf Klettersteigen ein.
Translate with GoogleQ: Size Purchased:
A: EU 43,5
Q: Pros:
A: Hervorragend für Klettersteige
Q: Cons:
A: steife Sohle bei schnellem Laufen
I use this product for:Trekking, Trailrunning/Laufen, Klettern, Wandern
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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Pemberton, BC
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
4 out of 5 stars.
Very great technical shoes!
24 days ago
I had heard the Vertex Alpine Shoes could be tough to break in and might cause blisters, so I took a gradual approach, wearing them on daily dog walks to ease them in before my first run. That strategy worked perfectly: no blisters at all during my first trail run! I live in Pemberton, where the trails are already dry and loose this season, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well these shoes performed. The grip and stability were impressive, even on loose terrain. They feel very durable and quite stiff, which I actually like for shorter, technical runs. For longer distances, though, I’d probably go with something that offers a bit more cushioning. Still, the Vertex Alpine is an outstanding performer and a great choice if you’re looking for a high-stability, high-durability trail shoe.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 6
Q: Pros:
A: Grip/stability/stiffness/durability
Q: Cons:
A: Hard fabric/blisters/comfort
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, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Orange County, CA
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.
Great for stability and performance
2 months ago
What I love about this shoe may also be what others don't like about it. As an outdoor photographer who often runs into technical approaches and/or positions on a rock, it's important to feel stable in the footwear I use. The Vertex Alpine is stiff, but I like that because it succeeds in making me feel stable. It's stiffness also gives you security and better performance when you need to scramble across boulders and rocks to get to where you need to go. The grip on these are on par with any other approach shoe I've tried and I'm happy to have these whenever I need shoes I can trust on the job.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 9
I use this product for: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, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Innsbruck
Arch TypeHigh Arch
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
3 out of 5 stars.
slippery on snow surface
6 months ago
its too slippery on a little bit ice or snow surface
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 38
Q: Pros:
A: nice colour
Q: Cons:
A: slippery on snow surface
I use this product for:徒步, 攀岩, 登山, 休闲穿着, 远足
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, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
6 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi Vicky. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe! While it is designed as a technical and fast approach shoe, it does not feature a snow-specific outsole. That being said, we will make sure to pass your comments to our team.
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Arch TypeHigh Arch
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
3 out of 5 stars.
Almost there
7 months ago
I bought these in the blue from the outlet. A few things I like, the fit is like a sock. Very comfy. The laces are better than on the other hikers. There is a heel lock, which needs to be on the other hikers. The heel cup is less supportive, BIG PLUS, so it’s a bit more neutral than their trail runners. But, I took these on a 8km trail run just to see if they were any good at running, and I would say no. The heel is too stiff. Caveat, I am used to a low drop shoe so to me it felt like I was wearing a stiletto, but that 7 mm drop would not be so bad if the heel wasn’t so stiff. It feels like a big piece of plastic under the heel. Literally like you are walking in a high heel shoe. Weird cause the rest of the shoe is alright. Not too stiff. Another thing not perfect yet is the gator seems to stretch out with as you wear it and stuff does have the potential of getting in. So I would say adjust the drop to 4mm and adjust the firmness of the heel. Getting there. Isn’t Salomon a parent company? They should be able to help you with that heel!!
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 8.5
Q: Pros:
A: Fit
Q: Cons:
A: Stiff heel
I use this product for:Trekking
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, 3.0 out of 53.0
Comfort
Comfort, 3.0 out of 53.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Response from Arc'teryx:
7 months ago
Arc'teryx Guest Services
Hi Angel. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Vertex Alpine Shoe. We appreciate your comments about the heel and we will make sure to pass them along to our team.
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London, GB
Arch TypeAverage Arch
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
The fast approach shoes!
10 months ago
I switched from the GTX to the non-GTX version as there wasn’t much use to the GTX layer when water still can get in from the ankle area. This version seems more summer-friendly and breathable. GTX only when you have snowy tundra areas I suppose.
The rear pull tab is horizontal which makes wearing these easier, than the GTX version. Though this version may want to adjust on the stiffness of the heel area to be softer than the GTX version. In either cases, the heel area doesn’t catch as well unless they have Achilles inserts like ski boots does.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: UK 6 Women’s
Q: Pros:
A: More breathable
Q: Cons:
A: Stains quite easily on the mesh
I use this product for:Trekking, Trail/Running, Climbing, Mountaineering, 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:, 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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Boulder, CO
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
4 out of 5 stars.
Great for some, good for most
10 months ago
I’ve been taking these out for a couple of day trips this week to Vedauwoo, WY (grippy, some jammy approaches) and Eldorado Canyon, CO (steepish boulder field). The first thing to notice is the narrowness of the shoe. I am someone with wider feet and the vertex pinches my forefoot like no other when standing or sitting. However, this narrowness does lend itself well to techier approaches where it functions more like a climbing shoe. The sock like gaiter is great for keeping out debris and the tpu shank is just stiff enough where you need it. I did hope that the outer foam on the mid foot would hold up a bit better to Voo granite but they got scraped up pretty good. Overall this would be an awesome approach shoe for someone with narrow/med-narrow feet but I don’t know if I’d want to take these on a longer day out with my size foot.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: 7.5
Q: Pros:
A: Vibram some, tpu shank, sock gaiter
Q: Cons:
A: Width
Q: Activity
A: Approaching, scrambling
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Width:
Width:, 1 out of 5, where 1 equals to Runs Very Narrow and 5 equals to Runs Very Wide
Runs Very Narrow
Runs Very Wide
Fits:
Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
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Vertex Alpine Shoe
Technical approach shoe balancing stability and grip with a light, fast design.
$230.00
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Fast, light, supportive approach shoe
Vertex Alpine Shoe Women'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.