AKU Adapta Light Gore-Tex Black/Orange

AKU Adapta Light Gore-Tex (AK496) – Black/Orange

The AKU Adapta Light Gore-Tex in Black/Orange. At 530g per half pair — 80g lighter than both the Adapta Nubuck GTX and the Adapta SD GTX — this is the lightest Gore-Tex hiking and walking boot in the Adapta family. The 1.6mm suede and ripstop nylon upper carries AKU's AIR8000 breathable construction, which is not present on the other Adapta Gore-Tex models, working alongside Gore-Tex More Seasons waterproofing to ventilate feet across sustained hill walks without letting wet in. A direct-injection dual-density PU midsole and the AKU Elica Natural Stride System work through the full day — cushioning the step and promoting natural walking mechanics from valley path to ridge descent. Made in Montebelluna, Italy.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT

• AIR8000 upper with Gore-Tex More Seasons — AKU's patented breathable construction transpires over 8,000g of moisture in 24 hours, working alongside the Gore-Tex waterproof lining to ventilate feet in sustained wet UK conditions; this combination is not found on the Adapta Nubuck GTX or Adapta SD GTX
• Direct-injection dual-density PU midsole — two PU densities provide cushioning on hard path surfaces and structural support through descents, without the fatigue of a heavier midsole construction
• AKU Elica Natural Stride System — promotes a natural walking gait from first wear, reducing the energy cost of each step across a full day in the hills
• 530g per half pair — 80g lighter than the Adapta Nubuck GTX and Adapta SD GTX — the suede and ripstop nylon upper with AIR8000 delivers the Adapta family's lightest Gore-Tex construction without sacrificing waterproofing or Vibram outsole grip
• UK 6–13 including half sizes

BEST FOR

• Day hikers covering longer routes on UK moorland and hill paths where the 80g per-half-pair weight saving over the Adapta leather models compounds across high-mileage days
• Walkers who want the breathability of AIR8000 alongside Gore-Tex More Seasons waterproofing — a combination not available in the other Adapta GTX models
• Weekend hillwalkers on the Lakes, Brecons, or Snowdonia choosing the Adapta range's lightest Gore-Tex boot for mixed three-season terrain