Aku Slope Original GTX boots
Following in the footsteps of the original Slope, that was launched 40 years ago, the new Slope Original GTX combines the comfort and softness of a modern fast hiking boot, with a timeless classic style. Suitable for daily trekking on easy and medium difficulty terrain The Slope Original GTX is also ideal for lighter, more leisurely activities in the great outdoors. Made using selected and high quality materials that are 100% traceable.
Features
- Upper: suede 1.4 mm/air 8000®
- Lining description: gore-tex® performance comfort
- Outsole: vibram® erica everest
- Midsole: tdouble density die cut eva
- Lasting board (stiffness): 4-2 mm texon + tpu (extra flexible)
- Footbed: custom fit
- Real weight: 590 g (Uk 9)
Technologies
AIR8000
AIR 8000 is the first technology for the construction of the upper developed and patented by AKU since 1991 to increase the breathability of a mountain shoe. Laboratory tests carried out by Gore Tex confirm that the upper made with the exclusive AKU AIR 8000® system offers a level of breathability up to 11.5 times higher than normal standards. Almost 20 years later, the AKU AIR 8000® system remains one of the most advanced technologies to ensure excellent breathability of the mountain shoe.
VIBRAM®
Vibram® soles, thanks to the combination of hyper-functional design and exclusive rubber compounds, ensure best performances in terms of comfort and lasting quality.
Gore-Tex®
Gore-Tex® fabrics offer long-lasting, comfortable weather protection. The technology is based on an extremely thin membrane made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). Its pores are too small for rain to penetrate, yet big enough for perspiration to pass right through. Gore-Tex® products have a high waterproof rating (water column) and can withstand up to 28,000 mm of water pressure – more than monsoon rain. The membrane is bonded between an outer fabric and a high-performance lining. Depending on the construction, the result is either a 2-layer, 2.5-layer or 3-layer laminate. Gore-Tex® in a 3-layer construction offers a combination of enhanced durability and high breathability, while the 2-layer laminate provides lightweight weather protection.