AKU Men's Pilgrim GTX Combat Fg M Boat Shoe

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It is combined with a midsole in a microporous EVA and provides maximum sensitivity, precision and reaction to uneven terrains. Below the IMS midsole is a thicker layer of 5mm (under the forefoot) and 17mm (under the heel) high-density EVA which absorbs impact forces from the ground.

The team hold extensive knowledge about military life and their aim is to share their collective knowledge with the masses.There were the all-around black, of course, the sandy colour of the DS version meant for true desert environments, but the MTP colour AND the even more apparent MOD Brown, the colour that I have, was painting a quite clear picture. The official MOD version of the renowned AKU Pilgrim with improved breathability and drying thanks to the new Gore-Tex Performance Lining with a perforated EVA interlining. Occupational footwear (no toe protection), certificate according to standard EN ISO 20347:2012 – O1 – P – HI – CI – AN – HRO – FO – SRA. Prior to this review I had not seen any of AKU’s products up close, so I very was interested to take a look! The wide sole version of the PILGRIM GTX Combat FG M is a true multi-purpose highly breathable boot with outstanding support, stability and impact absorption.

In technical terms the Pilgrim MK2 boots are a 6″ ankle boot (with a higher model available too), with suede leather reinforced upper part and lace eyelets. I have these ones, and we also have a pair of the new SELVATICA TACTICAL MID GTX boots, currently being put through their paces by our resident Italian Cave Troll, Tomasso. I have used them for a two-day long mildim game, a true infantryman simulator of patrolling in dense forests in the heat of the summer and with the summer rains pouring down almost constantly. My feet tend to sweat quite a bit and boots that do not breathe well tend to be very uncomfortable for me after a while.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. Net glue uses small blobs of glue in a matrix, full of holes like a net, to ensure maximum breathability and structural integrity. 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. AKU's Insoles combined with their innovative midsoles allow for the comfort of training shoes with the low profile of a pair of barefoot trainers meaning that they extremely comfortable whilst allowing a positive feel of the terrain the user is operating on.

The boot upper features the advanced AKU AIR 8000® system which remains one of the most advanced technologies, ensuring abrasion resistance and excellent breathability up to 11. Developed with a new last for improved forefoot width and secure heel grip the Pilgrim GTX is definitely capable of long tours and extended duties. The main the body of the boot is made of panels of 2,0mm thick AIR 8000® fabric with a micro dot net glued Gore-Tex lining. They are now renowned for their tactical range that started with the US Navy Seals wearing the AKU Spider boot. The Internal Midsole System (IMS) is designed to reduce injury and enhance impact absorption when load carrying over uneven ground.It was competing against other boots also in the trial and scored high with with the personnel in intensely active combat situations. However, with those two caveats in mind I will happily use these boots as a 2/3 season boot in non-mountainous terrain. Then came the freezing cold and high snows, which too did not pose any kind of a challenge for the AKU boots.