Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Arakys Approach Shoe

Ces chaussures sont idales pour la randonne en montagne et elles offrent un confort optimal. Elles vacuent bien la transpiration. Je les recommande sans hsiter.

I avoided the whole approach shoe thing for a while. It seemed like a specialized piece of footwear was unnecessary when a nice trail shoe was perfectly adequate. I found myself bringing sandals and a pair of trail runners when sport climbing however so I could switch quickly into something for belaying. When I saw these with the collapsible heel I thought they'd bee a nice option (I also wanted to support Arcteryx for advertising in the new Ontario guidebook and supporting the community.) Anyway, these things are super comfortable and breathable. You get a good feel for the ground. I prefer a minimalist shoe, and the sole is just stiff enough to make walking on talus comfortable. Very very grippy. Being able to use it as a shoe or a slipper is fantastic. I haven't had the issue of the buckle coming loose that others have reported.

Trs belle chaussures.Je les porte en ville.Trs confortable.

These shoes are great for just everyday walking around. They are stylish enough to wear with different styles. They are versitile, the heel folds down comfortably and transforms this shoe into a really nice slip on. Plus if I used them for what they were intendid for I would be even more impressed that they can climb too. Easy to keep clean and looking brand new because of the material they are made from. Overall I am now addicted to arctyryx shoes!!! Plus I got free swag in the box when I ordered online!!! Super plus in my books! Thanks!

For cragging, I never really did the approach shoe thing. I hated the idea of moving my foot from my hot, tight climbing shoes to another hot shoe in between climbs (let alone the hassle of having to tie and untie laces). I would always default to sandals instead which weren't without their own short comings: having to shove my more-or-less naked foot into cracks on the scrambling approach, having to fish out rocks that would always make it between the sandal and my foot, and always completing the day with really dirty, dusty feet! As soon as I saw the concept of this shoe I knew my cragging footwear problem was solved. I got my hands on an early proto pair and was thoroughly impressed using them this past summer! They wear nicely as a shoe and have good dexterity for light climbing/scrambling approaches, were easy to slip on and off like a clog in between climbs, and lightweight for clipping to the back of my harness to use for walking off multipitches in comfort! I also found that I never really put them away in the summer months - they always lived by my front door ready to slide on whenever I needed!

Bonjour, je crains que la chaussure ne fende force de plier chaque pas (au niveau des orteils). Je verrai l'usage! Merci.

Bought these to use for cycling to avoid laces and am pleased with the simplicity of the design so far. The strap system took some getting used to at first but once done up they haven't lost much tension or loosened during my rides. Only con is the fit around the top of my foot being a bit loose as I have to wear mens shoes with no women's options available in my size. So the anatomical difference throws things off a bit but I deal with it all the time. Other than that they fit pretty well despite my wide feet and can be adjusted for a tighter or looser fit as needed.

Used these for a season and a half, solid approach shoe and daily.

Bought my first pair 4 years ago and haven't found a pair I preferred over these since. No longer offered black in women's= bought the men's. PROs: The one pair to bring travelling! Serves as approach shoes for climbing (scrambling, cragging + multipitch), easy hiking and still looks sleek enough to take on day/night out exploring town. It's lightweight, super breathable, comfortable, versatile all around shoe with thoughtful features. Delighted with the ease and swiftness taking on and off. The collapsible heal makes it a great belay slipper or around camp. Loops provide ease to rack on/ multipitch with hike off descents. Sticky rubber with front edges ideal for scrambling + easy climbing. CONs: The rubber delaminates near the top. This happened with my first pair later on it's lifetime but my second pair delaminated the second day I took it out. Preferred the detachable strap over the new fixed version. Overall great shoes- pros outweigh the cons.

Bought my first pair 4 years ago and haven't found a pair I preferred over these since. No longer offered black in women's= bought the men's. PROs: The one pair to bring travelling! Serves as approach shoes for climbing (scrambling, cragging + multipitch), easy hiking and still looks sleek enough to take on day/night out exploring town. It's lightweight, super breathable, comfortable, versatile all around shoe with thoughtful features. Delighted with the ease and swiftness taking on and off. The collapsible heal makes it a great belay slipper or around camp. Loops provide ease to rack on/ multipitch with hike off descents. Sticky rubber with front edges ideal for scrambling + easy climbing. CONs: The rubber delaminates near the top. This happened with my first pair later on it's lifetime but my second pair delaminated the second day I took it out. Preferred the detachable strap over the new fixed version. Overall great shoes- pros outweigh the cons.

I love this shoe. The lacing system is a great feature and they're snug and secure. They're very comfy for a whole array of activists! The only thing that keeps me from the giving them the 5th star is that, as someone with slightly high arches, they're so tricky to actually put on! It's a bit of a struggle haha!

These shoes are great for easy approaches and wearing at the crag, and everyday casual wear. The collapsible heel feature is great, better than flip flops between climbs. I wouldn't use them for longer or scrambly approaches, they don't feel supportive enough, but that's not what they are designed for. For longer walks or all day wear, I use my orthotics in them because they don't have much arch support. I don't find the webbing closure that much easier than laces, they're a bit fiddly to loosen and tighten. The fit is quite large, I normally wear 9.5 but it was way too big, sized down to a 9 and they are still roomy.Overall, I'm happy with the feel and look of these shoes.

These shoes are great for easy approaches and wearing at the crag, and everyday casual wear. The collapsible heel feature is great, better than flip flops between climbs. I wouldn't use them for longer or scrambly approaches, they don't feel supportive enough, but that's not what they are designed for. For longer walks or all day wear, I use my orthotics in them because they don't have much arch support. I don't find the webbing closure that much easier than laces, they're a bit fiddly to loosen and tighten. The fit is quite large, I normally wear 9.5 but it was way too big, sized down to a 9 and they are still roomy.Overall, I'm happy with the feel and look of these shoes.

I really love these shoes. Great for all types of weather. Very comfortable for all day use. The only thing is they are not slip resistant on wet rocks.

Excellente chaussure d'approche qui pouse parfaitement la forme du pied ... vraiment dommage que la languette de serrage est trop courte

In general the shoes are a very good approach shoes. They're very lightweight and they're easy to slip on and off. Unfortunately they are a little hard on the bottom of your foot and do not provide much support for your arch. I recently wore my new pair to red river gorge for a climbing trip, the grip of the soles on the sandstone was wonderful. I'm excited to try these in my home state of Colorado on all different rock types. If you're not a rock climber these are a little goofy to wear around town as they're clearly rock climbing approach shoes and should be used for just that. One other complaint I have is that similar to most of women's outdoor gear the color pallets are not very mature looking. With that being said I did get a handful of compliments on these shoes from fellow climbers at the crag, I ended up with the gray and neon pink shoes. I did get the black ones but returned them as they were too serious looking for a climber.

In general the shoes are a very good approach shoes. They're very lightweight and they're easy to slip on and off. Unfortunately they are a little hard on the bottom of your foot and do not provide much support for your arch. I recently wore my new pair to red river gorge for a climbing trip, the grip of the soles on the sandstone was wonderful. I'm excited to try these in my home state of Colorado on all different rock types. If you're not a rock climber these are a little goofy to wear around town as they're clearly rock climbing approach shoes and should be used for just that. One other complaint I have is that similar to most of women's outdoor gear the color pallets are not very mature looking. With that being said I did get a handful of compliments on these shoes from fellow climbers at the crag, I ended up with the gray and neon pink shoes. I did get the black ones but returned them as they were too serious looking for a climber.

Good for days with a lot of walksmake the trip light

got one pair as a light hiking/approach shoe for light hikes. loved them after wearing tjem on a hike to some bouldering sites. used them bouldering simple problems and still felt good enough to hike in even took then out on the kayak. they dry pretty quick. bought a second pair in grey for around town they look great.

I love the look of these shoes as they need to multifunction both on the trail and as an all-day walk around town shoe. If you have a high instep it is almost impossible to get them on and off. I have to use a shoehorn, which I won't have on the trail. it is even harder to pull the lace mechanism to tighten. A beautiful concept that needs some DESIGN REFINEMENT. Use size chart provided. I bought size 7.5 W as indicated in chart, though I usually wear a 8.5W.

overall pretty happy, but they do fit a bit narrow across the forefoot, and there's not much of a collar, so heel isn;t anchored. also, the elastic loops that hold the straps are a bit flimsy, would prefer a different clasp. nice and light though. will be great on bikepacking trips

I bought a pair of these approach shoes at the start of last season to use for guiding and top accesses crags. The pros; they're super light weight, stick well to the rock, and are easy/fast to put on/take off. Cons; not as durable as I was expecting, the straps show significant wear and the toe rubber is delaminating a bit. Overall, good approach shoe but I'll probably look go for something a little more build for lots of days at the crag next time.