Arc'teryx Kopec 2 GTX Review - Wider and Better Fit, Gore-Tex and Cordura Build Arc'teryx made the Kopec 2 Mid heavier than the original — on purpose. Here's why that's actually good news. Full review. 🛒 SHOP THE ARC'TERYX KOPEC 2 MID GTX: 👉 Kopec 2 Mid GTX: arcteryx.sjv.io/n4nMP6?u=https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/kopec-2-mid-gtx-boot-0832 In this review, we break down the brand-new Arc'teryx Kopec 2 Mid GTX — the second generation of Arc'teryx's do-everything hiking boot, and a rare case of a gram-obsessed brand deliberately adding weight. The original Kopec Mid was beloved but narrow, with plenty of hikers sizing up to get enough room. Arc'teryx listened: the Kopec 2 gets a wider, more forgiving last that allows real toe splay on long days, plus a more responsive midsole foam for better energy return and underfoot protection. That costs about 49 grams per boot — and it's worth it. The rest is pure Arc'teryx: a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane that kee...