Sylan 2

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Propulsive, carbon-plated trail runner engineered to shatter PRs

Designed for moving fast over technical terrain, the Sylan 2 utilizes a carbon-fiber plate and a rockered midsole to propel you forward with every step. The supercritical foam maximizes energy return to reduce foot fatigue, letting you charge through steep climbs and rocky descents with absolute confidence.

Features

• Forked, three-quarter-length carbon-fiber plate maximizes forward propulsion and stabilizes your stride on unpredictable, technical trails
• Supercritical foam midsole delivers explosive energy return and shock absorption
• Superlight engineered woven upper for reduced weight and improved breathability
• Vibram® Megagrip outsole with Litebase technology reduces weight without compromising traction
• Aggressive 6mm lugs provide a deep, confident bite into mud and loose technical terrain
• Integrated knit collar and tongue create a secure, debris-defying sock-like fit

Sizing

• The Sylan 2s fit true to size. Take your usual shoe size.

Materials

• Upper: Superlight engineered woven upper
• Midsole: Supercritical foam compound
• Outsole: Vibram® Megagrip Rubber with LITEBASE technology
• Made in Vietnam

About

You may only know Arc’teryx from their pristine final products—but in our opinion, it’s all the hard work and experimentation behind the scenes that deserve an even bigger shoutout. From their homebase in Vancouver, every new jacket goes through a training regimen rivaled by the montage in Rocky IV—where it’s brought to the breaking point, refined, and refined again between rounds of high-tech lab testing and punishing field trials in Arc’teryx’s backyard, the British Columbian Coast Mountains. The end result is famously clean and functional outerwear that pushes the outdoor industry to new heights with every iteration. Seriously, GORE-TEX jackets would not be as lightweight and durable as they are today without the work these guys put in. Our picks from Arc’teryx are jackets and fleeces we’d feel comfortable wearing every day. Simply put, they’re as indestructible as mountaineering gear but also look put-together on your train ride into the office.