Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Sylan GTX

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.

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.

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.

Excellent shoe for front and backcountry adventures. Used in Japan for a month, movement felt effortless and easy. Lots of steep hills and mixed terrain, but never had a grip issue. Was stuck in absolute downpours and never got wet. The shoes never sweat and super light. The fit was dead on at 11 1/2. Did upgrade the insole but that's just preference. Wish had had owned these sooner. Well done Arcteryx, you exceeded my expectations.

I bought the GTX as I was so impressed by the Sylan Pros that I had recently purchased. They were pretty comfortable straight out of the box. But a swift 10 km made them softened them up nicely. The grip is great on rock and trail. And you can tell the build quality immediately.

Very comfortable right out of the box. Didn't need to break them in for my race. Waterproofing was perfect. Good support in the mid-sole. Used these for a spartan race.

These shoes are perfect for technical trail runs. They're lightweight, yet durable, with an incredible grip that gives me confidence on steep and muddy terrain. The InFuse midsole provides great shock absorption, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole is a game-changer. My favorite feature is the small tongue pocket to tuck away the laces; such a thoughtful touch to prevent them from getting untied while running! The fit is roomy, which works for me, but if you prefer a snugger fit, I'd recommend sizing down a half size. Overall, these shoes are breathable, comfortable, and ready for any adventure!

Comfortable, solid, and stylish! These shoes are great, love the feel and quality.

OHMG!! I have NEVER worn anything that felt so good on my feet. I put them on when they arrived and kept wearing them in my house for the rest of the day. Then I took them for a 'spin' wonderful! I'm so happy with my purchase.

Ok, these shoes are by far the best I've had in some time. Hx of Mizuno for years but recently just could not get miles on them without my feet hurtingjust pain! Really wanted something for winter running, something to help keep the feet warm when its minus something or just cool and wet. Sylan GTX to my rescue. My mistake first run 14km on a new shoe but they felt greatblister on my arch. I've since adjusted my lacing and doing very well with my Sylan. I just ordered another pair. When you find something that works get another pair quick!

I bought these Winter 2024. They run snug, so slightly smaller than Nike normal fitment by 1/4 size. Probably Hoka fit size. I went out on a grim Welsh day in the rain and wind. You will not get a more supportive shoe IMHO. I've got Brooks, Hoka and Innov8 trail runners, and the grip sets these apart. Outstanding job Arc'teryx

This has been my go to travel shoe. The one shoe used for multiple activities. Most definitely has kept my feet dry!

I hesitated for a long while before I bought these- reading that the stitching in the heel was an irritant, the shoe was narrow in the toebox ( I have 101 mm wide in a size uk 9) and that the sole induced ankle-roll. None of this was true for me. Looking at all my other arcteryx footwear, they have been stitching in the heel for years, never felt it!. The platform is ample and if you are used to rough ground, you will no more likely roll in these than a pair of speedgoats. The last is normal, definitely not narrow- and i actually much prefer the less wide fit (toebox) of some, that gives zero feedback and way too much slop, should you go off the path for a bit of easy scrambling. These are perfect for me. As with any goretex shoe, they are too sweaty for me above 10-12oC, otherwise, they are super comfy and breath very well - I wear with both the ultra-thin and midweight arcteryx socks. The sizing is accurate, but the give is less than some, so I cannot swap the insoles for my superfeet- although this so far has not affected my comfort. Maybe it's been a placebo all these years! Over the past month they have performed really well, for excursions up to about 20 miles. They are stiff enough that I will be wearing these on bigger winter mountain days with a pair of snowspikes, or even my petzl hybrids. The ankle gusset-cuff thing does nothing to deter debris coming in, I really do not know it's design intention- so I wear with a mini-gaiter, just like i do with every trail shoe anyway.

Amazing comfort combined with excellent structure! Difficult to find any imperfection, hope they will take me through the years. As concerning the size, I have reiterated the Norval LD, no big difference. Simply beautiful for walking.

Was initially leery of rocker styling, but jumped in and love, love, love them! Felt a bit different compared to Norvan LD 3 GTX that I wore all summer, but now don't notice difference. They are beyond comfortabledon't hesitate!

Lifesaving. On the tail end of a ~10 day hiking/climbing trip traversing Washington. Wore them through multiple 3rd/4th class hikes and down 15+ rappels. These shoes have been great for when a slip costs a life. Buying another pair.

Sturdy, supportive, and comfortable. Arrived as expected, and functions as hoped for.

Had a hard time finding a black gortex running shoe but I sure like the Sylan GTX shoe.

These were my first pair of Arc'teryx trail running shoes and I promise you it's worth going for the gore-tex. Bought the yellow and grey ones. I call them my lemon pepper steppas. Bought them a half-size smaller then usually because they were the last of that style and my feet have had no issues at all. Broke them in along the "7 Falls Trail to Bear Canyon" out in Tucson AZ. The inner ankle sock design took me off guard at first but I quickly grew to appreciate the comfy support since these do leave your ankle slightly exposed. Crossed about 8 rivers and socks stayed dry as long as you keep water out of the top of them (duh).

I bought this one week after a go I'm very happy which the color and comfortable

Played my first round of golf in them. My new go to!

Really interesting shoe. Initially I was put off by the low heel as walking in them felt VERY odd. However these are trail shoes and they are predominantly for running. When I ran in them felt no issue with the reduce heel depth but I do not heel strike, if you heel strike these are possibly not the best shoes for you (the mid foot section of the sole has more padding than the heel). The lugs are good, would wear out quickly on tarmac so don't ruin these shoes doing that. I recommend on mixed trails of semi compacted, which the large amounts of padding is good for, wet terrain and mud. decent for long runs, very comfortable. On super soft ground you'll loose a lot of energy through the cushioning. I'm currently on my 4th pair of Arcteryx Norman LD3's and been through one pair of Norman LD2. These are completely different shoe to them. Slightly narrower than the LD3 but wider than LD2.

I have had my Sylan's for a couple weeks now and I couldn't be more pleased. I am a big fan of the arc of the shoe, it allows for a very comfortable and appealing run.

I've been ordering the Norvan LD 4 GTX for a couple of years now & love them. I tried to order these in the same size that I get in the Norvan, but they are a lot tighter towards the front of the foot. I'm going to try ordering a half size up & see if that helps. The Norvan are my go to shoe for work. I own an outdoor lighting company & i install on all kinds of terrain. I've never had a pair of shoes hold up this so well. They never fall apart. I will stick with this brand for a long time that's for sure.