AKU Men's Pilgrim GTX Combat Fg M Boat Shoe

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I do have a narrow foot so it was gratifying to see that the standard width fitting was able to accommodate me comfortably.

Crafted with precision and built to last, the Pilgrim HL GTX combines cutting-edge technology with AKU's renowned Italian craftsmanship. The Pilgrim DS is a true multi-purpose highly breathable boot with outstanding support, stability and impact absorption. At first the wet and rain might have been a bit much for a lot of boots, but the Pilgrims tackled the water easily. The Pilgrims are a pair of mountaineering influenced boots, at least by judging the looks of their other mountaineering boots, but with a slightly lighter build and toned-down looks. Traditional manufacturing uses a complete layer of glue to stick the lining to the outer greatly reducing breathability.And I wish I could say that I was proven wrong, but man, those Salomon’s sure are comfy as hell, albeit they are fragile as hell too. EVA foam cushioning offers added impact absorption and the increased ankle height provides stability and support. Designed for desert or carrying heavy loads or undertaking more arduous duties on mountain trekking path. Alex, a lesser known member of the KitPest Team, is Mr Networking… At one of his many prosecco fuelled events he recently met the very nice peeps from AKU’s PR company. Featuring a durable full-grain leather upper, these boots provide exceptional abrasion resistance and protection against the elements.

It is combined with a midsole in a microporous EVA and provides maximum sensitivity, precision and reaction to uneven terrains. So even if this review is about the earlier version of the boots, all the information is still quite viable when considering the newer version.The Gore-Tex lining ensures waterproofness, keeping your feet dry and comfortable even in the most challenging conditions. As far as NFCI issues go, leather boots wet out too and present the same or worse risk as they take longer to dry – where I now work it’s not uncommon to be stood at the top of a Lakeland pass in feet of snow, stopping traffic from passing, or in town dealing with flooding – never had a problem. Hopefully you enjoyed it and if you have any thoughts or comments related to this article then leave a comment! The weight tells about the quality of the construction of the Pilgrims, that they are not made in a hurry or with shoddy craftsmanship.

Pilgrim uses a Vibram sole which was selected for its more stable platform, deep self-cleaning lugs and positive heel brake for increased traction when descending. Trekkitt is based in Hereford, the home of UK’s own world renown SAS, and so it is no wonder they tell that these boots have been used and proven capable by the special forces on operations around the world. I had a few brands and models in my mind, firstly Lowa Zephyrs, but I even considered Salomon 4D’s, even though I swore I am done with Salomon’s.They’re very cool in summer due to the breathability, but this can make them a bit chilly when the temperature drops- nothing another pair of socks can’t sort. The PILGRIM GTX Combat FG M is a true multi-purpose highly breathable boot with outstanding support, stability and impact absorption.

Air 8000: First-class technology for upper construction to increase the breathability of mountain footwear.But the Pilgrims are not horrible to run in either, and the weight is not so bad as to make your feet tired even after a long walk. The AKU Pilgrim GTX is a highly breathable waterproof tactical boot offering outstanding support, stability and impact absorption.