Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Aerios FL 2 Mid GTX

Arc'teryx makes great clothes, but their shoes continue to baffle me. These very hard and stiff shoes offer almost no cushioning in the sole, and the sides are like cardboard. Sure, they might break in over time, but I don't want to bank on it.

I am happy I was able to purchase the Aerios still as Arc'teryx has dc'd this style and replaced it with the Kopex GTX. The Aerios is more flexible IMO and a better fit for women. I will point out this is a Unisex shoe, it is not made specifically for women. I had to size down 1 full size despite purchasing my normal size 9 in "W" which the shoe indicated, so size down for sure. I like the grounded feel of the shoe, reminds me somewhat of an army boot. There is very little heel to toe drop which is perfect for me. It is light and waterproof and has great traction. I wish it was offered in maybe a light brown, but it is still a good hiking boot.

Comfy hiking sneaker without looking clunky. One of the things that I love about these sneakers is that they are not the least bit clunky looking. The shoe actually curves in where the arch of your foot is. The sole is extremely gripping, which is wonderful. I purchased the sneakers in black so they could be worn with any color, which does work. However, the trade of is that they are not feminine looking, but hey, they are hiking sneakers. They do look nice with a pair of blue jeans though, which is the benefit of them being black - they can actually look a little dressier. They run about 3/4 of a size larger than what is labeled. I usually wear an 8/12, but purchase a 9 in hiking shoes. After reading the reviews about them running large, I purchased an 8 1/2. The Arc'teryx box shows the size as a US 8 1/2 and an EU 40 2/3. By the conversion chart, this would make these equal to a US 9.25. Which is exactly how they feel. The only downside of the shoe is that the insole has no arch support. But that makes the upside of the shoe running large. As someone with very high arches, it leaves room for me to remove the insole that came with the shoe and add an Oboz insole. They're now extremely comfortable. I've only had a chance to wear them on flat trail hikes, but so far I am extremely pleased. I'm looking forward to taking them on some mountain hikes in the spring.

Need more arch bc healing recent ankle replacement. These are really comfy. Traveler and walker approved.

Like a glove out if the box. I've got a tiny narrow foot. Couldn't believe it.

Absolutely wonderful shoe. Easy to break in from the get go, super comfy. Healing from ankle replace surgery and these have been helpful. They track forward nicely for a foot that doesn’t yet track nicely. Pricey, but no regrets.