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Durable, supportive, waterproof. Arc'teryx Vertex Alpine GTX women's approach shoes balance the fit and performance of trail-running shoes with the stability needed for long days on technical terrain.
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View all Arc'teryx Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing Hiking |
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Gender | Women's |
Upper | CORDURA recycled PES |
Midsole | EVA/polyolefin blend |
Outsole | Vibram XS Flash 2 rubber |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable liner |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 23.5 Mondo | 24.5 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | ||||||
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 45.3 | 38 | 39.3 | 40.6 | 42 |
Mondo | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 29 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.6 | 9.84 | 10.04 | 10.24 | 10.47 | 10.63 | 10.83 | 11.02 | 11.42 | 9.6 | 10.04 | 10.47 |
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