Norvan LD 4 GTX Waterproof Running Shoe (Men)

I can't express how disappointed I am in these shoes versus the LD 3 version. Just about every aspect is worse. The fit is narrow to the point of being painful yet it feels longer and sloppy, especially in the heel. The feel while running is overly stiff comparable to the older version with obviously reduced cushion underfoot. It feels like a fashion shoe vs. a technical trail shoe. The design of the lacing system being hidden and tucked underneath creates weird pressure points and causes the fabric to bunch up when you try to get the shoe tight enough. Somehow they even managed to make the lace garage worse than previous versions. I'll be scouring the internet to try and find the older LD3 version if I can.

Overall disappointed in this shoe. It lacks in almost every aspect. The waterproofing is poor on my first run, I could feel water seeping in through the top of the shoe where your toes create a crease. The heel has an odd shape that immediately caused blisters. The shoe feels both too large and too small at the same time. The toe box is tight, while the overall length feels about one size too big. The fabric is very rigid, and the lacing is awkward. It feels difficult to properly secure your foot, even when using a heel lock. The shoes also seem to lack support, as my feet go numb very quickly when running in them (though I’m unsure if that’s due to overly tight lacing or a lack of support). The grip provides good traction in both warm and cool environments, but it is very slippery on ice. The shoes look visually appealing, and the sole is comfortable. Gave Arc’teryx shoes a try, even though I had heard very poor reviews, because I really like their other products, but this was a flop. I don’t think I’ll be buying any more shoes from Arc’teryx.

I’ve had these for 5+ months now; bought them for rainy Oregon. As other reviews have said, they are stiff and not comfortable. I feel like I have to force myself to wear them just because I paid so much for them. At the time I bought these because Hoka didn’t have many waterproof running shoe options… but atp comfort over style does matter most.