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AKU SL Trek GTX (2012)

£200.00

AKU has come up with some great scrambling boots in its time (the Croda being a particular favourite of mine), and this tradition has clearly continued with the recently developed SL Trek GTX. The level of sensitivity and support they deliver perfectly matches what is required to confidently tackle challenging and technical scrambles. With these on your feet you can ...

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AKU Spider Light GTX 2012

£235.00

The AKU Spider Light GTX features a unique upper design called AKU Air Infinity Technology, using materials more breathable and lighter than leather. To further enhance breathability, a thermoplastic PU frame provides support to the upper while leaving large areas of fabric open to the air. There is a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too, to keep your feet dry, plus a ...

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Aku Tribute GTX

£140.00

Feel light on the feet, with a really secure fit that feels lovely to walk in. They’re great looking boots, made from rich looking full-grain leather, and have a lovely chunky sole. A good lacing system and locking eyelet will make it easy to get a good fit across your foot. The ankle cuff is less supportive than some, and ...

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AKU Cresta Weg GTX 2011

£200.00

The AKU Cresta Weg GTX weighs 1600g (pair, size 11); suede leather upper for durability; Gore-Tex waterproof lining; full rubber rand; Vibram sole unit with good, deep lug pattern for grip; excellent stiffness for rocky ground; good cushioning; excellent performance for scrambling and rocky mountain walks. But the price is too high compared with other boots that are available.

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Aku SL Pro Leather 2010

£215.00

The Aku SL Pro Leather is a traditionally styled boot with a simple leather upper with minimal stitching for extra durability. You get a Gore-Tex waterproof lining too and the rubber rand for extra protection. The ankle cuff is a good height for general use and it has the benefit of a neoprene gaiter to help stop debris entering the ...

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Aku Camana NBK GTX

The Camana is a very supple nubuck boot that gives good comfort levels straight out of the box. The reduced thickness of leather does mean that they are better suited to lower level walking, as does the fairly flexible sole unit. They do sit quite low which, coupled with the flexing outsole, gives great feedback from the ground for reassuring ...

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AKU Cresta GTX 2010

£185.00

By combining the benefits of a dedicated rock-climbing shoe with the grip, durability and support of a walking boot, AKU has produced the Cresta. This unique design offers an extremely lightweight alternative to conventional boots with many of the performance attributes of a dedicated climbing design, which should make the Cresta ideal for via ferrata and pure scrambling. DesignThe AKU ...

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AKU Larosa 2010

£125.00

The AKU Larosa is a new boot that makes use of Air8000 fabric in the upper, which is more breathable than standard fabrics so the result should be less sweat inside the boot. There is also a Gore-Tex waterproof lining to maintain dry feet. The upper has suede around the toe, heel and lower sides to add valuable durability. There ...

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AKU Camana Air GTX

£118.00

An excellent all-rounder that offers superb value for money. Quite a broad fit, but the lacing’s excellent so most walkers should be able to get some stability. And it’s well-padded, so feels good off the shelf. It’s not as high at the ankle as some – better for easier going – so not as stable as others on really rough ...

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AKU Spider Light GTX 2009

As the name suggests the 4-season AKU Spider Light GTX is a lightweight boot, yet there is also plenty of winter-orientated performance here too. The upper is made from synthetic Air8000, which is more breathable than some other synthetic materials, which means you should not get as sweaty in this as in other boots. There is a waterproof lining too, ...

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AKU Utah Micro 2009

£200.00

The AKU Utah Micro 3-4 season boot has a unique tongue design that means there is virtually no stitching to leak or fray on the upper, even alongside the sides of the tongue. The upper is going to be hardwearing but there is also a rubber rand around the boot to make it even more durable, which is ideal for ...

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Aku Lagorai GTX

£165.00

A classic-looking all-rounder that coped well with both boggy hillsides and more rocky trails. It has a reasonably stiff midsole, about perfect for this kind of boot, and an excellent outsole that felt aggressive enough on softer ground yet still performed confidently on rock. The Gore-Tex liner worked perfectly throughout. They did feel a little warm on milder days – ...

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AKU Ultra Light GTX

£145.00

A surprisingly narrow and unforgiving fit that will only suit women with narrow feet. They’re lightweight, though, with a soft, medium-high ankle cuff. The Gore-Tex lining will keep your feet dry, and the suede and mesh uppers are very breathable. But the very lightweight sole and narrow heel don’t provide much shock absorption, which doesn’t inspire confidence on rough terrain, ...

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AKU Trekker Lite GTX 2009

£148.00

The AKU Trekker Lite GTX is a relatively lightweight boot, as the name suggests. It is also relatively well-priced for what you get in these days of global economics ramping up the price of gear. The boot is lighter than the higher-priced leather options but it still benefits from a good set of practical features for hill and mountain walking. ...

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AKU Camana Air GTX 2009

£110.00

The AKU Camana Air GTX weighs 1380g (pair, size 11); Gore-Tex waterproof lining; Air8000 fabric for breathability; solid toe box ideal for rocky ground; good underfoot cushioning; decent outsole lug pattern for grip. But outsole is very bendy and upper is not as supportive as some others; upper not as durable as those with less stitching and fewer panels.

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AKU MICRO GTX

£165.00

Review: These boots were definitely the ‘best in test’ for walking without crampons and although they aren’t the best with crampons, they are more than good enough. The upper is a very warm, one-piece 2.6-2.8mm Nubuk, which looks good and takes knocks well. They have a Gore-Tex membrane to keep water at bay, and the chunky rubber rand means they ...

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Aku Lagorai GTX

£145.00

Good looking, beautifully made boots but quite narrow at the toe. A good lacing system enabled a pretty decent fit, though, and kept heels nicely in place. I really liked the soft, yet supportive, ankle cuffs and top-quality leather uppers, which kept feet dry, protected and comfortable all day. The stiff midsole made them suitable for even the roughest ground ...

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AKU Edge 2008

£170.00

The AKU Edge is one of the lightest 4-season boots here and it also provides a far more natural walking action than other options. The boot benefits from a cleanly designed upper that is made from leather and synthetic panels with a nice big rand to maintain durability on rock and a waterproof lining to guarantee dry feet. The lacing ...

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AKU Utah Micro 2008

£170.00

The AKU Utah Micro is quite a lightweight 3-4 season boot but it’s not light on functionality, and looks it ideal for general year round hill-walking on a mix of terrain. The upper is a simple, single-piece leather design and the unusual tongue has virtually no stitching to leak or fray. A Gore-Tex waterproof lining guarantees dry feet, and a ...

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AKU Lagorai GTX

£135.00

This is a new 3-season boot from AKU that follows the tried and trusted formula of using a quality leather upper combined with a quality sole unit to make it ideal for hill and mountain walking in the UK. The Lagorai uses one piece of leather on the upper with a little extra around the tongue and minimal stitching so ...

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AKU Suiterra Suede GTX

£125.00

A lightweight 3-season boot weighing 1536g (pair, size 11). Gore-Tex waterproof lining with suede and Air8000 upper for maximum breathability. Good solid toe box; supportive heel cup; good cushioning; good, stiff Vibram sole for rocky ground. However, lugs not as aggressive as some others; upper may not be as durable as leather.

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Aku Suiterra Micro GTX

£120.00

With a totally synthetic upper and plenty of padding, these are easy to wear from the off. Easy to lace tightly to avoid toe banging on descent, this lightweight model is an absolute delight, with ample midsole stiffness, a tread pattern that copes with most conditions and plenty of ankle support, too. Colour: Black/anthraciteSizes: 3-13 (UK including half-sizes), 35-48 ...

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AKU Utah Micro GTX

£170.00

If I could only have one pair of boots in my outdoors wardrobe, they’d be crampon-compatible and stiff enough to hold an edge in the snow, yet flexible enough to allow comfortable walking below the snowline . Sadly, such products are few and far between. However, occasionally a manufacturer pulls up its socks and delivers just what I am after ...

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AKU Croda

£140.00

These climbing boots are precisely directed towards via ferrata route or scrambles over clean rock, rather than bigger mountain routes that often require scree descents and crossings of snow in the Alps or bogs in the Highlands. So you get a suede upper with lacing that extends to the toe for a precise fit. The toe profile is also ideal ...

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AKU Stone Sanifit

£100.00

This multi-activity shoe features a stiff Vibram sole, climbing rubber compound for great grip, sticky rubber rand for climbing and durability; odour-fighting lining; precise fit at toe due to lacing style; very durable upper. But high price tag; best for climbing and approaching climbs rather than being wasted for walking around; relatively shallow outsole pattern so not ideal in mud.