4.51 of 5 starsAKU - Women's Ultralight Micro GTX - Walking boots
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At a glance
Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Women
- Recommended use:
- hillwalking
- Categorisation:
- A/B - high-cut walking boots
- Type:
- high ankle
- Material type:
- leather, synthetic
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Technology:
- GORE-TEX Performance Comfort
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, waterproof
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- Vibram
- Weight:
- 880 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- resoleable
- Item No.:
- 119-0199
Product description
They’ve been a classic in Italy for 30 years now and are still going strong! That just goes to show that shoes like the AKU Women's Ultralight Micro GTX are not only of the highest quality but also boast excellent features that are perfect for walking and hiking. The functionality and comfort of the shoes have remained, but the combinations of colours have continued to be updated so that all the models live up to the standards of fashionable women out there who enjoy roaming the mountain and valley trails. They’ll go with virtually every trendy colour! Plus, as the name already suggests, the shoes are extremely lightweight whilst still delivering all the advantages of a GORE-TEX shoe: they’re waterproof, windproof and breathable. The shoes' excellent breathability is not only due to the membrane, but also the construction of the upper, namely the AKU-System 8000. This was developed in 1991 and patented as a result of the sheer innovativeness of the technology. According to the company's own laboratory tests, this system offers up to 11.5 times greater breathability than normal standards identified by GORE-TEX. When it comes to breathability, this system is still considered to be one of the best technologies for lightweight mountain boots. In addition, the shoes fit incredibly well, and even though the traction provided by the Vibram sole Erica Everest won't do the trick on Everest itself, it is perfect for terrain of medium difficulty. The shoes' design will deliver enough stability and lateral support as well. Regardless of whether you're hiking the mountains or you love sprinting through the forest, the Women's Ultralight Micro GTX will do the trick.
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by Erika helpful
I have trouble finding boots to fit as I have narrow feet and ankles. These fit extremely well, and can be laced tightly to fit snugly. The laces can be undone fast and the boots are easy to put on and off. The soles trap mud and small stones and need cleaning after each use. But overall I am very pleased with these boots.
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Waterproof Good grip Durable Robust Comfortable -
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Winter hiking Hiking
Hi Chloé,
These are much to flexible to support a crampon.
Hi Alison, Yes, these are fitted with a Gore-Tex lining.
Hi Alison, According to AKU a size EU 40 equates to UK 6.5
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by Christel helpful
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Finish Stabilizes the foot Durable Price / performance Robust Good grip Comfortable Waterproof Breathable -
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Hiking
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by Nicole helpful
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by Beate helpful
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Waterproof Good grip Price / performance Lightweight Breathable Stabilizes the foot Durable Comfortable -
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Hiking Ultra-light Leisure Winter hiking
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by Horst helpful
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Good grip Robust Comfortable Lightweight Waterproof Finish Breathable Durable Price / performance
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Not waterproof -
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Hiking Trekking
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Waterproof -
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Bad grip -
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Leisure
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