Men’s edition · 6 current shoes
Arc'teryx makes mountain shoes first, so the range leans to rough terrain. The Norvan LD 4 is the everyday shoe for long distances. The Sylan 2 is the fast, plated one. The Vertex Speed shoes mix running with scrambling on rock. The Norvan 4 Nivalis is the waterproof winter shoe. Nothing here is made for road and gravel.
Door-to-trailRoad first, then the trails | DailyOne shoe for most trail runs | Long runLong days out, cushion and protection | TechnicalRocks, roots, mud, steep ground | RaceUnder 50K | Ultra50K and longer |
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Every Arc'teryx trail shoe
Every current Arc'teryx trail shoe
The Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 is a $170 long-distance trail runner with a dual-density midsole, 6mm drop (25/19mm), and a 4mm Vibram Megagrip outsole aimed at mud, roots, and rocks.
Why for daily: A classic trail shoe: firm, protective and stable, with an outsole that copes with easy and rough trails alike.
Why for long run: LD stands for long distance: a durable 270g shoe that shields the foot from sharp rock, hour after hour.
The Arc'teryx Norvan LD 4 GTX is a waterproof, four-season long-distance trail runner with a GORE-TEX liner, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and dual-density midsole aimed at wet mountain terrain.
The Arc'teryx Vertex Speed Low is a 230g hybrid climbing-running shoe built for technical vertical mountain terrain, with a low 23/16mm dual-density platform and a Vibram Megagrip LITEBASE outsole.
Why for technical: Part running shoe, part approach shoe: light, protective and precise on rock, steep climbs and steep descents.
The Arc'teryx Sylan 2 is a $220 trail racing shoe with supercritical foam, a carbon-fibre plate, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole aimed at fast, efficient running on singletrack.
Why for race: A plated racer with a responsive foam and a wide, planted base: fast on real mountain terrain.
Why for ultra: The most cushion in the range, a 31.5mm heel, with a collar that keeps stones out: efficient when the race is long.
The Arc'teryx Norvan 4 Nivalis GTX is a men's waterproof winter trail runner with a GORE-TEX upper cover, over-ankle gaiter, and aggressive Vibram Megagrip lugs built for snow, slush, and technical mountain terrain.
The Arc'teryx Vertex Speed is a 240g hybrid technical mountain running shoe combining climbing-specific grip with running efficiency, featuring a Vibram Megagrip outsole, dual-density midsole, and an integrated stretch gaiter.