Picked up a pair of these AKU hikers today at my favorite outfitter store in Fredericton. I prefer a full leather boot and was actually leaning toward the Asolo GTXs and the store rep turned me onto these instead. They recently took on this line after they dropped Vasque due to poor customer service. These things seem to be really well put together and what I like most is that they are fully lined with a comfy glove like leather, which is unusual at this price point. They are also made in Italy which is surprising since they were a little cheaper than the Chinese-made Asolo and Merrells. My wife wanted a pair also, but none in her size as usual. The guy said he would place an order for hers and will be in within the next two weeks.
Quote from: KarlsDarwin on May 23, 2015, 08:55:10 pmPicked up a pair of these AKU hikers today at my favorite outfitter store in Fredericton. I prefer a full leather boot and was actually leaning toward the Asolo GTXs and the store rep turned me onto these instead. They recently took on this line after they dropped Vasque due to poor customer service. These things seem to be really well put together and what I like most is that they are fully lined with a comfy glove like leather, which is unusual at this price point. They are also made in Italy which is surprising since they were a little cheaper than the Chinese-made Asolo and Merrells. My wife wanted a pair also, but none in her size as usual. The guy said he would place an order for hers and will be in within the next two weeks. Which one is that?
I'm becoming more reliant on juice in the backcountry so super-light solar is something I'm interested in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Bio-Lite is super cool but I spend a lot of time in the alpine so so fuel for it isn't available. I use a battery stick now and it will charge my phone at least once plus my watch a couple of times. Works well for trips up to four or five days easily. What I'd like light solar for is climbing trips with a larger group where we have quite a few devices on the go and we are out for a week or so. I've seen lots of GoalZero stuff in the field lately and it looks like solid gear. Might try one out. I used to use my phone for music and games during down time. But now the new topo map apps are fantastic. It's a great nav device now, as good or better than dedicated hand held GPS units. Serious strides have been made there. My ABC watch is also rechargeable and can burn through a full charge quickly if I'm using the GPS in fine detailed tracking mode. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: KDS2K on May 23, 2015, 08:55:10 pmPicked up a pair of these AKU hikers today at my favorite outfitter store in Fredericton. I prefer a full leather boot and was actually leaning toward the Asolo GTXs and the store rep turned me onto these instead. They recently took on this line after they dropped Vasque due to poor customer service. These things seem to be really well put together and what I like most is that they are fully lined with a comfy glove like leather, which is unusual at this price point. They are also made in Italy which is surprising since they were a little cheaper than the Chinese-made Asolo and Merrells. My wife wanted a pair also, but none in her size as usual. The guy said he would place an order for hers and will be in within the next two weeks. Finally after almost 3 months of searching my wife found a pair of hikers that fit her. Seems ridiculous, but most stores in these parts don't stock anything below size 7 (including the brand new Cabelas) and I advised her against buying online. They brand is anhu and not exactly what she was looking for, but she liked the look and comfort so she snapped them up as they were the only decent ones in the store in her size. I've always been of the opinion that the fewer seams for hikers the better, but they seemed well built and she liked the look and comfort. She bought them at a small outfitter store in NS while we were on vacation and on the day we were leaving. About an hour or so after buying them we went for a good hike and she started complaining that one seemed a much tighter fit that the other. Not to the point of causing pain, but a little discomforting none the less. Must be a manufacturing defect, but kinda late now as the store is almost a 5 hour drive from home.
Quote from: KDS2K on August 12, 2015, 07:02:05 pmQuote from: KDS2K on May 23, 2015, 08:55:10 pmPicked up a pair of these AKU hikers today at my favorite outfitter store in Fredericton. I prefer a full leather boot and was actually leaning toward the Asolo GTXs and the store rep turned me onto these instead. They recently took on this line after they dropped Vasque due to poor customer service. These things seem to be really well put together and what I like most is that they are fully lined with a comfy glove like leather, which is unusual at this price point. They are also made in Italy which is surprising since they were a little cheaper than the Chinese-made Asolo and Merrells. My wife wanted a pair also, but none in her size as usual. The guy said he would place an order for hers and will be in within the next two weeks. Finally after almost 3 months of searching my wife found a pair of hikers that fit her. Seems ridiculous, but most stores in these parts don't stock anything below size 7 (including the brand new Cabelas) and I advised her against buying online. They brand is anhu and not exactly what she was looking for, but she liked the look and comfort so she snapped them up as they were the only decent ones in the store in her size. I've always been of the opinion that the fewer seams for hikers the better, but they seemed well built and she liked the look and comfort. She bought them at a small outfitter store in NS while we were on vacation and on the day we were leaving. About an hour or so after buying them we went for a good hike and she started complaining that one seemed a much tighter fit that the other. Not to the point of causing pain, but a little discomforting none the less. Must be a manufacturing defect, but kinda late now as the store is almost a 5 hour drive from home. Why would you advise her from buying online? Some places have a free return policy specifically for footwear because of the difficulty in fitting.
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Finally after almost 3 months of searching my wife found a pair of hikers that fit her. Seems ridiculous, but most stores in these parts don't stock anything below size 7 (including the brand new Cabelas) and I advised her against buying online.
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