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If you asked me what my favourite personal gadget is, the answer is simple. The AKU Trekker Lite has become a natural extension of my foot. This relatively lightweight hiking boot from AKU, a footwear company based near Treviso in northern Italy, is made from a mix of suede and AIR8000®, an air-permeable textile. In addition, the outer shell is waterproof, but still breathable, thanks to GORE-TEX®. Heel and toe areas are reinforced with Bycast uppers for protection. Reassuring grip on any surface was guaranteed by the robust Vibram® sole.
I wore this light, yet stable, trekking shoe on numerous ventures, and it always performed perfectly: on long hikes in the mountains on gravel and rock, on extended sightseeing tours in megacities, and riding my motorcycle in any weather. Even on hikes in the snow, the boot showed no deficits. As an off-road instructor, I stand often and long on rough gravel or in muddy ruts. Even during staccatos on the cramped pedals in my old Land Rover Defender, the narrow-cut AKU Trekker cut a fine figure.
I had my trekking boots for so long that I don’t even remember when I bought them. You simply slip in and feel good—just like a comfortable sneaker. Its narrow fit is perfect for slender-foot people. The Italians just have a knack when it comes to fit.
AKU is an Italian shoe manufacturer and has been producing mountaineering and hunting footwear for over 40 years. All shoes are made according to traditional shoe technology in their factory within sight of the Italian Alps. The company places equal value on the smallest possible footprint when it comes to the environment.
Although my hiking boots are still good for many miles, I have now upgraded after the GORE-TEX membrane is showing the first leaks after many years. Even the most beautiful symbiosis must come to an end.
My new all-rounder is called Trekker Pro GTX. It is an evolution of the Trekker Lite II model. In addition to the great features of my now retired hiking boot, the successor has been further improved regarding comfort by an optimised two-component sole, which supports the particularly stressed rolling zones. The proven textile AIR8000® renders this hiking boot stable and comfortable, and will certainly accompany me on many new adventures.
In even more challenging terrain, like on extended high-alpine multi-day tours, I rely on the AKU Conero GTX.
€200 | aku.it
