AKU SUPERALP GTX Boot | Performance

If you have slightly narrower feet than average and like a boot that’s reasonably light, but still has plenty of underfoot stiffness for walking on rugged terrain or carrying heavy loads in the mountains, the SUPERALP GTX might just have your name on it.

Produced by one of northern Italy’s family-owned outdoor footwear specialists, the boot is beautifully made using modern technologies, including direct PU injection, which gives a durable, but cushioned sole unit.

What we like about is that from the ankle down it’s a sturdy, supportive mountain boot complete with a full rubber rand and Vibram sole unit with toothy grip, but the high flexible ankle has been designed with comfort and mobility in mind and enough padding to keep things comfortable.

Add in a sole with a distinct curved profile – or ‘rocker’ – for an easy rolling stride and you get a nice balance between comfort and the sort of underfoot support usually associated with heavier, stiffer, more traditional leather mountain boots.

The slightly ‘alpine’ lacing arrangement works well too and a Gore-Tex waterproof liner works hard to keep your feet dry. Chunky, understated looks round everything off neatly.