Arc’teryx’s Sneaky Good Travel Shoe Is Now Better Than Ever

While Arc’teryx originally envisioned the Kragg as a purpose-built recovery and approach shoe for climbers, since its launch, the unique shoe has quietly earned a reputation as an excellent everyday sneaker and travel shoe.

Now, thanks to the introduction of distinct, revised colors for both men and women, along with minor design tweaks, Arc’teryx seems to be acknowledging the sneaker’s streetwear and casual potential like never before.

New street smarts?

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The Kragg’s slip-on design and collapsible heel make it a standout for commuters and travelers looking for something they can take off and on quickly, while the Vibram Megagrip outsole and protective toe cap deliver real performance when the terrain demands it.

Arc’teryx says the new revised Kragg now features an updated engineered knit collapsible heel that’s both easier to slip on and off, more breathable, and fits more securely.

The jacquard-woven upper has also been tweaked for increased durability and airflow.

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The shoe’s new colorways seem to acknowledge these broader, unintended audiences even more directly.

The latest additions, dubbed Void/Black and Sea Salt/Sea Salt for men, Dk Solitude/Dk Solitude, and Graphite/Black for women, feature modern, restrained palettes that wouldn’t look out of place in any lifestyle sneaker lineup.

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The new men’s Sea Salt colorway, in particular, delivers an almost stone-washed minimalism that feels more Maison Margiela than mountain equipment. It’s also far from the most practical choice for the dust and dirt of climbing.

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Void/Black offers a stealthy all-black option that works equally well on a crag or a city sidewalk, while the women’s Graphite/Black brings a slightly warmer, more versatile take on the same idea.

It’s exactly the kind of color strategy you see from brands that understand their product has crossed over into everyday wear—neutral tones that pair with everything and quietly signal sophistication without shouting about it.

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That said, there’s one quirk worth noting: the men’s and women’s color options continue to differ.

So you’re shopping for matching pairs or simply want the same colorway across sizes, you’re out of luck. It’s a minor frustration, but one that feels oddly out of step for a brand as detail-oriented as Arc’teryx.

Pricing and availability

The Kragg retails for $140 and is available now directly from Arc’teryx in the new colorways.

Given the shoe’s versatility—it genuinely works as both a recovery shoe between climbs and a go-to travel sneaker—that price feels justified, especially considering the Vibram sole and Arc’teryx’s reputation for durability.

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Arc’teryx Kragg (Void/Black)

• $140 at Arc'teryx

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Arc’teryx Kragg (Sea Salt / Sea Salt)

• $140 at Arc'teryx

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