Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Norvan LD 3

There is a lot of criticism around this shoe, which will always come when a new comer is on the scene. However after trying this shoe over a total of 200km's it's has performed outstandingly. Comfortability is amazing providing good level of support. The bounce and energy provided to your step feels charging .. Thanks top product as usual.

Great comfortable shoe! Breathes well for all day usage

Confort exceptionnel ! Accroche sur terrain accident au top !!

Fits well, great cushioning, stableand nothing I don't need.

Great improvement over LD2, more cushion. Love the Vibram outsoles- excellent traction wet or dry.

Love these shoes. I have clocked over 500kms in these puppies this summer and fall, through a mixture of trail running and multiday backpacking trips. Provides great comfort, grip, and stability. When I am hiking I am usually carrying 40lb - 50lbs of camera equipment and do 20-30km/day. My feet are never sore or uncomfortable. Never had a blister either.

Have been running these shoes for 6 months and the comfort is second to none. Perfect shoe for hiking all over the world. Breathes great, unreal arch support and can handle any conditions.

For me, it's all about the fit. I'm a low mileage runner these days and it's all about the trails. These have the perfect amount drop and cushion for me. I wear Superfeet insoles because my arches are higher and these shoes lace up great over my midfoot. The toebox is wide ER which is also great. I definitely have a low-volume foot and these are perfect for narrower feet. I love these shoes and have 2 pair. I wear them for hiking, also, because they're just such a good fit for me.

Excellent, solid shoes for light hiking and walking. Grip is fantastic. For me, not enough cushion and compliance for running, though everyone is different. The cuff is slightly too high, so need to choose socks carefully.

I had this shoes for quite a while and use them for hiking, not running. My last trip was 186km on Tour de Mont Blanc on which I had them on different types of terrain, rocks, regular paths, concrete, grass etc. They were very comfortable. Excellent grip on wet surfaces. I'm usually size 9 but get them 9.5, which was a good choice, extra room helped on descents.

I tried these shoes at a demo day at a women's trail running meet up and I was really surprised at how comfortable they were. I am usually a women's size 11, and I wore a 10 at the demo day, and they were fun for a 6 km trail run, even though they were a blt too small. I eventually ended up purchasing a men's 9.5 Norvan 3 LD (why do your women's sizes only go up to a 10?!!?), and I have nothing but love for these shoes. I've done shorter (8-12km) and longer (20km+) trail runs with them over the past 6 weeks, on the prairies, in the Rockies and even in the Alps - from mud to scree and everything in between, and I think these are just awesome shoes. I really like the extra cushioning, the traction is superb, and they are really durable. I've put probably 250-300 km on them already and the lugs still look great. They do run big, so I would get a half size smaller. I was worried about this because I like room in the toe box for foot swelling, but the 9.5 men's (10.5 women's) has worked out perfectly for me. Love these shoes.

I just finished an 80km ultra and have put close to 200km on the shoe and I'm loving the shoe so far. The tread is great, there is plenty of cushion for long distance and it's a nice wide shoe for foot expansion. The shoe also dries quickly for river crossings and doesn't hold a lot of water, so it doesn't get too heavy. Overall, Arcteryx got it right with this shoe!

LD3 is another step forward in the evolution of the Norvan series. The heel cup feels more secure with a more accomodating toe shape. If you're looking for a high-stack shoe, try the LD3. The lug size and shape makes the outsole great for trail runs in the city as it can easily be taken on the road as well.

I got these for my everyday walk to work shoes and for light hiking. I'm not a trail runner but love the cushion and all day support these shoes offer. The redesigned fit and added room in the toe box feel amazing as I previously couldn't wear Arc shoes due to a wide foot. The grip in the sole is fantastic and navigating mud, ice and loose trails is a piece of cake. Got a half size down as they run a bit big.

I bought these as my everyday/around town shoe. Admittedly I don't trail run but spend all day on my feet and these shoes are fantastic. Really comfortable, however, the GTX model doesn't breath as much. Still love the fit with the wider toe box and would absolutely recommend!

These are the first shoes I have got from Arc'teryx, as normally they fit quite narrow on me. However, these are a bit wider and fit perfectly for my wide feet. I also normally wear more minimalist shoes however will swap to a more cushioned shoe during long ultras, so the LD 3 are perfect for this. They are also still super lightweight. I also love the blue colour and that you can tuck away the shoelaces in the shoes tongue.

I run a mix of road and trail. I've had groin and knee issues for years and they've kept me from running more than 5K. Have tried numerous shoes (besides physio and all that). I most certainly did not buy this shoe under the impression it would fix that, but it somehow has!! I'm baffled honeslty. I guess all that "improved ride" and "higher stack" is not just tech jargon.

This shoe is really comfortable! So glad Arc'teryx finally made shoes that are wide enough for my feet and I really hope future models will be as well.

Big fan so far. In comparison to the Ld2 shoe, these are a big improvement. The cushioning is significantly better than the 2, and the fit is refined a bit better to my feet. The lace tuck in a wee bit smaller, but still pretty good. My heels seem to lock a touch better than the 2s as well. Obviously buying shoes online is tough, but these fit similar to all other arcteryx shoes/boots. I'm lucky that it fits my foot, and if anyone is comparing brands, dynafit tends to fit me really well too.

Big fan so far. In comparison to the Ld2 shoe, these are a big improvement. The cushioning is significantly better than the 2, and the fit is refined a bit better to my feet. The lace tuck in a wee bit smaller, but still pretty good. My heels seem to lock a touch better than the 2s as well. Obviously buying shoes online is tough, but these fit similar to all other arcteryx shoes/boots. I'm lucky that it fits my foot, and if anyone is comparing brands, dynafit tends to fit me really well too.

I've been a runner since I can remember and I feel my best running at a 6:30-7:30min/mile for my 5 and 10ks. These shoes are light (for a trail shoes), durable and very supportive. I also have the Norvan LD 2s which are a lower profile and less beefy. Even though I like the look of the Norvan LD 2s better, my feet are happier in the 3s.

Ran around 150 miles total - including the second half of a 100 miler. Traction on everything other than slimy wood is great and have total confidence. Cushioning is fine for very long distances and protects feet from uneven ground for hours. Shoe is very stable. Fits true to size and width is adequate in the toe box. I have narrow feet and need to wear thicker socks with this to help with midfoot hold. Build quality is amazing - this is an absolute tank. Shows virtually no wear anywhere on the shoe and I can trash shoes easily. I wouldn't take it more than 50 miles though for a few reasons. None of these are deal breakers but worth noting: 1. The front of the shoe needs to be a few mm higher it sits too low and can feel your toes when climbing. 2. Need softer material around the ankle and side of ankle (i.e. where you step into). I can't wear thin socks without getting irritated around the side of the ankle. 3. The laces are not grippy enough unless very careful to cinch down. 4. The toebox is fairly generous but the material isn't stretchy enough around the little toes so when toes do swell they feel confined and this causes problems. 5. Little squeaky running on roads 6. Water drainage is acceptable but not as good as others 7. I suspect may have problems in very hot conditions with breathability but not tested.

Arc'teryx are not alone in this - but I still do not understand why supposed premium shoes come with ill fitting poor insoles. My UK size 11 insoles would progressively slide back in the shoe to the point where my toes could feel the undersole. Please partner with a brand that knows how to make insoles (sidas, sorbothane, ortholite)! The insoles have no structure around the heel cup which is the main issue. I have now swapped my insoles for those from an old pair of Hoka Clifton 7s and they work perfectly. Final issue - the laces twist up and undo to easily - change the material. I have put about 400km into these shoes.