Name: Sylan GTX
Brand: Arc'teryx
SKU: 9929258
Price: 172.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (56 reviews)

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Customers find these shoes comfortable, well-made, and soft to walk and run in, with one customer noting they're built for straight-ahead speed. The fit receives mixed feedback - while some appreciate the ample toe room, others mention the toe box being very cramped. The support and traction also get mixed reviews, with some praising the incredible grip while others report getting a lot of slippage.

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I've had the Sylan GTX for around 2 months now and I couldn't be happier with them. I have about 50 miles on them so far and they seem to be getting better with each run. They feel remarkably supportive and with an aggressive profile, they handle variable terrain with ease. The shoes have a bit of a high platform and very pronounced rocker which is has been great for performance but takes a bit of time to get used to. Out of the box, they'll feel pretty ridged but after a couple miles they'll ease up to the perfect fit. The GTX model has been nice far for wet, muddy days and I haven't had much issue with moisture build up in the shoe with it being Gore-Tex. I did notice that the heel felt a bit shallow and I was getting a lot of slippage but once I laced the shoes up to the top hole, it seemed to combat that issue. I would say on future models however, this would be worth looking into. Overall, I've been super stoked about the Sylan GTX and couldn't be happier with how they've performed. For what it's worth, my pace has improved since wearing these... could just be mental... could be the shoes.... could be that I've eaten way less ice cream lately... who can say really? Take it as you will. Great shoes and I'd highly recommend them.

Dan E, May 28, 2024

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Bought these shoes 2 weeks ago Comfy but odd sensation when stood as you rock back in them due to quite significant cut away on heel sole - took some getting used to Really disappointed in the finish though The goretex outer over the toe box isn't smooth - it's almost not affixed properly to the inner liner - as such the aesthetic of the shoe is poor - they look old even though brand new I did report this to artery's via customer services - not interested to be honest - quite rude reply frankly, clearly the customer isn't always right My wife has a pair in black and the toe is smooth so clearly a defect I wish I'd sent them back as it how just annoys me every time I put them on I think there's better mountain runners for less money

Matt H, May 18, 2024

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It's an almost perfect shoe with one deal breaker. I love the style, I love the cusion, the fit is perfect, but the heel.. it always slips no matter walking or running, I tried to break-in the shoe in by running a mile and tweaking the sole but was of no avail. I had 10 different hiking shoes in my life and this is the first time I had this problem.

KimJ, April 14, 2024

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I own Aerios FL 2 Mid GTX size 12.5 US shoes. They were noticeably more comfortable with better fit than previous hiking shoes. I bought them for a trip to Costa Rica. They had a little heel lift, ample toe room and zero toe jam so I figured I had probably gotten half size too big. So, I tried men's size 12 Sylan GTX to see how they felt. The toe box was very cramped even though there was no toe jam and probably about 3/8" from toe tip to contact with shoe. I ran around inside the house and could feel the very cushioned rocker effect. I knew I wanted that but the constricted toe box was too painful so I returned intending to try next size up after trip to China. I now have both GTX and non-GTX Sylan sz 12.5 US from an online store. The GTX version upper is noticeably stiffer which makes it feel (uncomfortably) tighter and also feels like it has both more cushion and rocker induced propulsion. The non-GTX lacks the tabs at heel and toe to assist getting the shoe on, and gains a tight fitting sock like tongue liner that wraps around the ankle extending about 3/4" further up the ankle than the GTX. There's also a different feel to the joint of materials above the toes with the non-GTX having a more noticeable ridge. Both shoes are still tight in the toe box compared to the Aerios and I am wearing them around the house to decide. If you are looking for a more cushioned shoe that propels you forward this might be it. As for trail running, I have not tried yet but imagine these to absorb the rocks better and reduce stability due to the higher platform height and more rounded periphery of the sole. Basically built for straight ahead speed and comfort.

Opuscape, June 21, 2024

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I love the aesthetics, materials, rocker of the midsole and outsole. However, this shoe has a fatal flaw. The heel is way too low. So frustrating and weird. This is a goretex shoe. That inherently implies you need it to stay dry and keep the elements out. So, taking the risk of having such a low heel height is such an unforced error. It a glaring mistake. Additionally, the low heel height creates excessive heel slip. Perhaps lastly, the heel collar itself doesn't sit over the widest part of the calcaneus and hug the achilles that would help the slip issue, it instead wraps around AT the widest part of your heel - also not helpful. I am wondering if you have the same designer as on the NIKE ACG?? They have the exact same problem in the heel of their goretex trail shoes in the current model and over the past several seasons. To get everything so close to right and muck the heel so badly is just sad.

Slipping_inmy_SylanGTX, March 29, 2024

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