Arete Approach Shoe — Women's

The Cairn Alpine Arete Approach Shoe for women is your reliable partner for challenging mountain days. Designed for technical scrambling, trad climbing approaches, and via ferratas, these shoes offer the grip and precision you need. The durable 1.8mm suede leather upper is reinforced with recycled synthetic overlays and a protective rubber toe cap for rough terrain. A Vibram Megagrip outsole with its specialized Dot-Grip pattern provides excellent traction on rock, while the dual-density EVA midsole ensures comfortable support. The low-cut design and asymmetrical lacing allow for a precise, climbing-focused fit, and heel loops mean they're easy to clip to your harness when the climbing gets serious. Weighing 680g for the pair, they're built for 3-season use.

Technical

Weight	680 g
Weight G Pair	680
Waterproof	false
Outsole	Vibram Megagrip
Midsole	Dual-density EVA
Lug Depth mm	3.5
Ankle	low
Last Width	standard