Women’s Footwear

Women’s Footwear and Shoes at Arc’teryx

Women’s footwear at Arc’teryx is sorted by the job it does, across Hike, Run and Climb. Every pair named below has a Vibram outsole, so grip is a given and the real choices are height, cushioning and fit. The sections here take each group in turn so you can narrow the range to the right women’s shoes.

Which women’s footwear suits long days on shifting terrain?

The Hike group in our women’s footwear range is built around the Kopec, a fast and light hiker made for day hikes and minimalist multi-day trips. The Kopec GTX Shoe is the low-collar pair, with a roomy toe box, a CORDURA mesh upper and PFAS-free GORE-TEX protection that helps seal out water and snow. The Kopec Mid GTX Boot adds a mid-height collar and a moulded ankle pad for rougher ground. See the whole line in women’s hiking shoes.

Which women’s shoes suit fast days on the trail?

In women’s shoes, the Run group splits by pace and distance. The Norvan LD 4 is the long-distance pair, with a spacious forefoot and a mud-releasing lug pattern. Sylan Pro and Sylan 2 are the speed pair, both with a rockered midsole, and the Sylan 2 adds a carbon-fibre plate and supercritical foam. The Vertex Speed Low is the low-profile choice for technical, vertical ground. Compare the Norvan LD 4, Sylan Pro and Vertex Speed Low in women’s trail running shoes.

Which women’s footwear suits rock and alpine approaches?

The Climb group covers the walk in. The Vertex Alpine is a light, fast approach shoe, with a sticky Vibram XS Flash 2 outsole for edging, a TPU shank for stability and a knit collar that seals out debris. The Konseal is the sturdier option for rugged, technical terrain with heavy packs, with a nubuck leather upper and a carbon fibre midsole shank. Add women’s climbing pants for the day at the wall.

Women’s Footwear FAQs

What women’s shoes does Arc’teryx make?

Arc’teryx women’s footwear comes in three groups. Hike has the Kopec shoes and boots, Run has the Norvan, Sylan and Vertex Speed Low trail shoes, and Climb has the Vertex Alpine and Konseal approach shoes. Pair them with women’s outdoor clothing for the rest of the kit.

Does Arc’teryx make women’s boots as well as shoes?

Yes. The Kopec Mid GTX Boot is the mid-height boot, with an articulated Ultralon collar and tongue and a moulded malleolus pad that protects the ankle. The other pairs named here are shoes, from trail pairs to approach shoes, so the Kopec Mid is the one to start with if you want ankle cover.

Which women’s shoes have grippy outsoles?

Each pair uses a Vibram outsole tuned to the ground. The Kopec and Norvan LD 4 use Megagrip with lugs that shed mud, the Sylan 2 has stepped lugs that kick off dirt, and the Vertex Alpine and Konseal use XS Flash 2, designed for edging and smearing on rock.

How should women’s footwear fit?

Arc’teryx’s footwear guide says to size to your measured foot length for the default Precision Fit, half a size up for a roomier Comfort Fit, or half a size down for a close Technical Fit. Try pairs with the socks you plan to wear, such as hiking socks or merino wool hiking socks, and check the product page, because the Norvan LD 4 notes that it runs large.