Arc’teryx was founded in Canada’s Coast Range, and their wide range of outdoor products reflects the extremely wet climate and extreme terrain of that region — which might explain why you’re probably more likely to associate Arc’teryx with fancy raincoats, bomber skiing shells, and technical climbing equipment than with running shoes. But for the last few years, Arc’teryx has also been making trail running shoes that are equally well-suited to mountainous terrain.

Arc’teryx’s trail running lineup consists of three shoes, each with a specific intended purpose. Each model is also available with a waterproof / breathable upper. Arc’teryx’s shoes generally have slightly narrower fits than shoes from brands like Altra. Many of Arc’teryx’s models are built on similar lasts to Salomon’s trail shoes, as both brands are owned by the same parent company (Amer Sports), so Arc’teryx shoes will likely fit similarly to some of Salomon’s offerings. Like most of their other products, Arc’teryx’s trail shoes tend to be pretty pricey, with MSRPs ranging from $150-$200.

In this brand guide, we’ll break down the features and intended features of each shoe in the Arc’teryx lineup. As always, shoes are organized in order of highest to lowest stack height.