AKU Trekker Lite III Wide GTX Brown/Green

AKU Trekker Lite III Wide Gore-Tex (AK977W) – Brown/Green

The AKU Trekker Lite III Wide Gore-Tex in Brown/Green. The same boot as the standard Trekker Lite III in every spec — Suede and AIR8000 upper, Gore-Tex More Seasons waterproofing, Vibram Curcuma outsole, 570g per half pair — built on a wider last for UK hikers whose feet don't fit the standard mould. AKU lasts are based on narrower Italian foot anatomy; the Wide version corrects for that, giving more room across the ball of the foot and toes without changing the weight, the waterproofing, or anything else. Three-season walking boots for boggy moorland, wet rock descents, and full days in the Lakes or the Cairngorms — properly fitted.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT

• Wide fit (E fitting) — wider last than the standard Trekker Lite III GTX (D fitting), providing more room across the ball of the foot and toes. AKU boots are built on narrower Italian lasts than typical UK footwear — the Wide corrects for this, delivering the full Trekker Lite III spec in a fit that works for broader British feet without sizing up and losing heel hold
• Suede upper with AIR8000 — AKU's patented breathable fabric backing works alongside the Gore-Tex membrane to carry moisture away from the foot; AIR8000 transpires over 8,000g of vapour in 24 hours, keeping feet dry from the inside as well as the outside on full days in the hills
• Gore-Tex More Seasons waterproofing — three-season waterproofing built to handle sustained rain, bog crossings, and wet heather moorland from October through to May without surrendering breathability on the ascent
• Vibram Curcuma outsole — durable rubber compound suited to UK trail terrain: packed paths, rocky descents, and woodland tracks across a full day's mileage. Resolable when the sole wears through — extending the life of the boot rather than replacing it
• UK 6–15 including extended sizes

BEST FOR

• UK hikers with wider or standard-wide feet who find standard-fit hiking boots compress the toes or ball of the foot by mid-route — and want the full Trekker Lite III spec without compromise
• Day walkers and trekkers on UK routes (Lakes, Wainwrights, Brecons, Scottish Highlands) who need three-season waterproof walking boots that breathe on the way up and stay dry on the way through the bog
• Hikers who wear standard D-fit AKU boots but find them tighter than most UK walking boots — the Wide version is the intended fit for average British foot width