Obsessive Design: The Making of Mountain Footwear (Ep. 4)

Mountain athletes are moving faster, farther, and more confidently than ever before — blending alpine climbing, trail running, and scrambling into single-day missions that once took three. The problem? Traditional footwear can’t keep pace. In Episode 4 of our Obsessive Design film series, we dive into the making of the Vertex Alpine — a breakthrough in technical mountain footwear designed for fast-and-light alpine travel, mountain running, and multi-terrain performance. Follow Arc'teryx athletes and designers as they tackle one of the toughest gear challenges: building a single shoe that performs across rock, snow, and trail — without compromise. From footwear testing in the Tantalus Range to the science of traction, fit, and protection, see how obsessive design meets real-world performance. Explore Obsessive Design: https://bit.ly/43cttKR 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Adam Campbell, Product Testing Specialist 2:29 Work Begins on the Vertex Alpine 3:55 Arc’teryx Design DNA 5:02 Conclusion #arcteryx #obsessivedesign #vertexalpine