REVIEW: Arc'teryx Arakys Approach Shoes

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 UKC/UKH Gear 30 Aug 2016
Arc'teryx Arakys montage, 3 kbArc'teryx's new Arakys is an ultra-light approach shoe with an interesting set of features. So how does UKC's Ellie Fuller get on with it?

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 afx22 30 Aug 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

Does anyone know anywhere in the Yorkshire area that stocks these?

I think I've tried all the local shops, plus those in the Lakes and Snowdonia... I'm keen to try some on. Thanks.
 Rob Morgan 30 Aug 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

I have a pair of these. I'd agree that these are best used for short / easy walk-ins. As the review says, the best thing about them is that they are lightweight to take up multipitch routes.

For longer walk ins or a bit of scrambling I didn't find them stiff or comfy enough and recently decided to replace them (with a pair of Scarpa Crux).

I also found they do not give me confidence on the terrain I often encounter - shiny / soggy limestone in the South West. They seem to slip around loads on this, whereas the Scarpas I now have are far better.
 David Barlow 30 Aug 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

I use Evolv Cruzer http://www.evolvsports.com/shop/approach-shoes/cruzer-slate/ for easy approaches to long alpine multi-pitch routes.
 teomalchio 30 Aug 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

the spice must flow!
 Dr.S at work 30 Aug 2016
In reply to teomalchio:

Are they any good in sand?
 sidewinder 30 Aug 2016
In reply to afx22:

As far as I can see they are sold out ~everywhere. I wonder whether they will be re-stocked next year/season? If not this review is perhaps a little late.
 3leggeddog 30 Aug 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

Hmm, only good for short walks and the main advantage is you can slip them on and off at the bottom of the crag.

Buy some flip flops and spend the £95 saved on a flight to the sun
In reply to teomalchio:

One of my favourite films
 bettypastie 31 Aug 2016
In reply to sidewinder:

Up and Under has some in stock in the blue that you could get online if you were desperate and couldn't find them locally...
http://www.upandunder.co.uk/Outdoor/Footwear/Approach-Shoes//P---Arakys-Men...
 1poundSOCKS 31 Aug 2016
In reply to Paul Phillips - UKC and UKH:

> One of my favourite films

One of my favourite books.
 Toerag 05 Sep 2016
In reply to teomalchio:

Interestingly it's spelt 'Arrakis' in Dune - I wonder if there is a copyright issue, or do Arcteryx like to put y's in things?
 DaveHK 05 Sep 2016
In reply to UKC/UKH Gear:

So to summarize then: They're not for proper climbing, they're crap on wet grass and mud, they give you sore feet after about 2hrs, they're hard to get your feet into and they cost a hundred quid.

I think 3leggeddog has the right idea.


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