My initial reaction when unboxing my Arc’teryx Vertex Alpine GTX approach shoes was to reach for my best sunglasses, because the ‘Euphoria & Graphite’ color scheme of my test pair is bright enough to ...

Although it's an approach shoe by design, it also thrives on vacations, and right now it's a steal at 40% thanks to REI.

In the spring of 2023, I was lucky enough to be invited, along with other British journalists and industry types, to the Dolomites by Italian trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku. The ...

Projecting a climb is sometimes as much a struggle off the wall as it is on, because—unless your project is at the gym—you need to get to the route first. This could mean a miles-long off-trail jaunt ...

RAPID GTX is the approach shoe designed to move quickly on mountain ground and to keep your foot dry even in rain situations. Ideal for technical trails, for the stages of approach to the walls to ...

We focus so much on the act of climbing and what gear is essential in that arena--rock shoes, harness, rope, hardware, helmet, pack--that we sometimes neglect what's helpful for actually getting to ...

RAPID is the approach shoe designed to move quickly on mountain ground. Ideal for technical trails, when approaching the wall to climb, easy to attach to the climbing harness and good performance in ...