Arc'teryx

Vertex Alpine

Women's

Excellent. I took them for the first time out and comfortable out of the box. Amazing grip, worked well for the approach on rock and dirt. Also super light when compared to other approach shoes.

Love these shoes! I am a sixty something guide with arthritic feet who covers hundreds of kilometres a year on hiking trails, in canyons and scrambling 3rd through 5th class terrain. I have tried many brands of approach shoes over the last few decades and the Vertex Alpine shoe comes out on top for durability, comfort and performance. One of the best features of the Vertex Alpine is the shoehorn like fit due to the built in collar in combination with a roomy toe box that makes for lasting comfort on long days and downhill grinds. The only downside is the collar also makes the shoe difficult to get on - especially because I have a high instep. Unlike many approach shoes, another winning feature is the toe rocker and structural integrity that makes it feel like the shoe is doing the walking for me. Simply put, this elegant shoe provides an impossible combination of support, performance and comfort.

First approach shoe that actually fit well. I just did two alpine climbs. Mt Whitney one day and the next Mt Russell. I even wore these on the hike in and out. I highly recommend. I honestly don't remember ever reviewing a product

Just walked the Portugal Camino. This was my water resistant shoe that I brought along. Comfortable and stable on the wet limestone paths.

for me very comfortable shoes I would buy them again