Arcteryx Men's Norvan LD4 Low Hiking Shoes

About This Item

The long-distance shoe designed to adapt to all your training and adventure runs over mud, roots, and rocks. The spacious forefoot and secure midfoot hold deliver comfort and stability, the mud-releasing lug pattern gives you the control to rip and grip across any terrain, and the durable upper and Vibram® Megagrip outsole stand up to unforgiving rock and soft trails.


The long-distance shoe designed to adapt to all your training and adventure runs over mud, roots, and rocks. The spacious forefoot and secure midfoot hold deliver comfort and stability, the mud-releasing lug pattern gives you the control to rip and grip across any terrain, and the durable upper and Vibram® Megagrip outsole stand up to unforgiving rock and soft trails.



  • Brand : Arcteryx
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26ARCMHIKIMNRVNLD4VGZ

REVIEWS

4.4
95%
Recommended

25 Reviews

Good Everyday

The aesthetics of this shoe are great, very minimalist to pair with many outfits. Traction is good, protected me from a fall one day. Durability is great, the back of the shoe is being hit constantly due to how I use the shoe, and there is only a small wear spot. Very comfortable for everyday wear, however a better insole could provide better cushion for everyday, however for trail running it's probably good. Very breathable as well.

Abrasion And Tear

I love the comfort of these shoes but they only lasted three weeks before a tear where the shoe creases at the toe.

Good Quality

Hiking, good quality, smart design comfortable etc.

Great Fit

My lady friend and I happen to wear the same size. I purchased these for her so I could get mine back!

Great Durability, Comfort, And Traction!

Technical trail shoe with supreme comfort. Combining torsional rigidity and slight forefoot flex and very smooth responsive midsole has made this my favorite trail shoe whether I'm doing run or long day hikes. Mega grip Litebase with the lug pattern is very grippy and the flat knit mid foot lockdown makes for a very secure fit. Lateral TPU frame on the shoe really keeps the shoe protected from wear and tear on trail. I've always been a mountaineering boot and approach shoe person but Arcteryx Norvan LD4 has found a place in my rotation for sure.

Solid All Rounder

Please go back to darker and simple color ways. These shoes are awesome they just wear through quickly in the front.

Great Sleak Hiker

Great tracking on these hikers, kept me safe and secure on wet rocks in cold new england weather. These fit true to size, will have some break in period. I had some discomfort on my first hike on the top of my foot but gone on my 2nd hike. Absolutely love the lace tuck on the tongue of the shoe.

Wet Rock And Muddy Trails

Fresh out the box shoes are phenomenal, they run a little bit on the longer side but not complaining about extra space. Really light on foot and a little soft for being a bigger guy but can’t complain, paired with vibram lite base compound super sticky on the slick east coast granite. Durability is probably my only complaint as the cushion does go after 150/200 miles down but nice while it lasted. I do want to try to GTX model eventually since it’s getting wet in the east right now but for fall purposes definitely kept me breathable, cool maybe a little damp too.

Great Trail Shoe

My first Arcteryx trail running shoe. I was super pleased with how it preformed on my trail runs and hikes. I found the toe box to be wide enough for my semi wide feet which is usually a pain point for me. I didn't find any hot spots which was incredible. I feel like they have found the right ratio of cushioning and ground feel. The vibram treads are spectacular as expected, great grip on the slippery and muddy trails on Forest Park. The one thing I wasn't so keen on was the tongue. I felt it bunched up a bit towards the bottom but I can live with that being my only gripe.

Great Shoe

I found the Norvan LD 4 to be super grippy, comfortable, and durable. I went a half size down from my typical trail runners and found it to be the perfect fit for running. Width seems pretty true to what it should be. The shoe is super lightweight and dries quickly after getting wet. The tread held up super well on terrains varying from dirt paths to technical single track with roots, rocks, and mud. Because it was so light I felt like I could run extra fast. The shoe has held up super well and shows almost no wear. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

Interesting But Falls Short

Initial impressions: out of the box, the build quality feels nice. The upper material feels robust and durable. The knit tongue is unique and felt "fast." I'm usually between a 10 and 9.5, and i went down to the 9.5, and the size is great. The toe box is slightly narrow, and the overall volume of the shoe is definitely on the smaller side. I wore this shoe daily for about a month. If, for some reason, I was forced only to wear one shoe for the rest of my life, I think I would want it to have this sole. It's a perfect mix of responsiveness and cushion. the 6mm drop is just enough cushion for longer runs while remaining neutral for shorter walks or day hikes with a pack. On faster trail runs the 4mm lugs feel like they are taking a bite out of the softer gravel. When using the shoe as an approach shoe, the lugs combined with the rubber made me feel surefooted on any sketchy rock or muddy descent with a climbing pack on my back. The sole was even relatively comfortable on concrete when walking my dog. The negatives: while I initially liked the idea of a stretchy knit tongue, I quickly changed my mind. Every time I put the shoe on, the knit tongue would bunch up at the front of the shoe, and over time, I could feel the tongue stretching significantly from having to pull it up each time. The shoe also has a pretty aggressive rocker to the front. If you really wanted a little more lockdown and cranked on the laces, the combination of the rocker and the thin tongue led to some serious pressure points right around where the shoe would naturally crease. I thought that as the shoe broke in, this would resolve itself, but if anything, the problem only got worse. TL;DR awesome sole, upper became a pain I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.

New Favorite Trail Runner

Full disclosure, I received this shoe for free in exchange for my honest review. With that said I loved these shoes. They were super comfortable as I wore them both at work and school. When out on the trial they felt super breathable and comfortable. I often times suffer some heal slippage with most the trail runners I’ve tried but I had none with these shoes. The traction was excellent even when I was running and hiking through snow. My longest trip with them was a pretty steep hike up a mountain that had recently snowed, they held up excellent and I had minimal slippage. They are really light and felt great on my feet. The fit of the shoe out of box fit well. Being in Alaska the quick drying time of the shoes was nice. I was trudging through snow for hours on end in most the trips I took and they held back the water nicely even without having the gtx. The stretchable tongue was a huge bonus for me aswell. All around will be using these shoes on any outing I’ll be taking and they are my new favorite trail runners.

Solid Mileage Shoe For Hiking And Trail Running

I have put probably 110 miles on these puppies and they are just now starting to show some wear and tear on the exterior forefoot. The tread is in great condition and the sock like feel of the upper is still holding really strong. I almost don't need to tie these at all to feel like I have the support I need. I have been running and hiking on some really loose gravel and rocks covered in leaves and I have felt super confident in these shoes. The only thing I don't love is the all black look so I changed out the laces for a little bit of color.

Durable And Fresh!

Trying on my new Norvan LD4s, I immediately thought I’d made a mistake with the sizing. Many reviews mentioned they ran a bit large, and I regretted not sticking to my original size. Luckily, adding an insole gave my forefoot a little more room and made the fit comfortable—problem solved. Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. For context, I have very flat feet with severely collapsed arches, but I actually supinate when I run. I usually stick to neutral shoes, and most trail shoes work well with my gait. The Norvans were no exception, and I was really satisfied with their performance. On slow ascents, they felt comfortable and secure, thanks to the Vibram Litebase outsole. Ascending on gravel and rock, they gripped well and gave me confidence in my footing. On descents, I expected my toes to feel cramped, but surprisingly they didn’t at all. Compared to some of my recent, more cushioned shoes, the Norvans reminded me how nimble I can feel on the trail—they let me push off the ground quickly without feeling bogged down. I was impressed by how comfortable they felt during a fast walk, an easy jog, and even uptempo interval work. They’re responsive, and the minimal forefoot cushioning actually helped me generate a more explosive next step. I still wish I had gone up half a size, but even in the smaller size, I’ve managed to make them work—and I’m really happy with how they perform.

Stable, Durable, Super Good-looking Shoe

Full disclosure: I received this shoe for free as a product reviewer. That being said, I have basically worn this shoe every day since receiving it to test it out in plenty of conditions (short of steep, very technical trail running). That would include long days on my feet in a retail environment, running on pavement (5-8mi), running on cinder-paved and more unstable surfaces such as autumn trails and severely degraded paved surfaces (6-8mi ea). Overall, this is a really well-fitting shoe, best for narrow(er) feet. The structure of the shoe is really well-built and seems EXTREMELY durable. Fresh out of the box, it feels a little rigid for all-day wear on paved surfaces, but a lot of that comes from the rigidity of the sole, which seems really durable for the longer term. Overall, these shoes are straight tracking and well designed for even really sketchy technical terrain but aren't too soft to just go for a run on mostly or all-paved surfaces. Poppy rebound, stable for plenty of running styles and seems to be built very well. Materials, seams and construction are all exceptional, but the overall fit is rather narrow if you tend towards wider feet or really appreciate a more relaxed forefoot in your trail shoes. Lastly- they are probably the best-looking trail running shoes out there if that is a focus for you.

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