AKU Trek Ballistic GTX Brown/Black

AKU Trek Ballistic Gore-Tex (AK985) – Brown/Black

The AKU Trek Ballistic Gore-Tex in Brown/Black — built for demanding hunting and outdoor work where debris ingress and upper abrasion are both daily concerns. The elastic gaiter seals the lace area against bracken, heather stems, and rough cover debris, eliminating both ingress risk and the possibility of lace snagging on the approach through dense vegetation. The 1.6mm suede upper with ballistic fabric throughout combines durability with the movement needed for active daily hunting across hilly and mixed terrain. A 6–4mm Nylon medium lasting board provides more structured underfoot support than the flexible boards of the Slope family for longer days and rougher ground. Gore-Tex More Seasons lining waterproofs throughout. At 595g per half pair — available in UK sizes up to 15 — it is the lightest ballistic boot in AKU's hunting range to carry this level of structure. Made in Europe.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT

• Elastic gaiter over the lace area — seals against bracken, heather, and rough cover debris throughout the approach, and eliminates the risk of lace untightening through dense vegetation — a feature absent from the Slope GTX, Slope Ballistic GTX, and Slope LTR GTX
• Suede 1.6mm upper with ballistic fabric — full abrasion resistance through heather stems, bracken, and rough mixed cover where unprotected suede wears through quickly across a full hunting season
• 6–4mm Nylon medium lasting board — more structured and supportive underfoot than the flexible Texon boards of the Slope family, providing better control on rough, uneven ground during long active hunting days
• Gore-Tex More Seasons lining — waterproofs through burn crossings, wet moorland, and sustained wet cover without overheating during active movement across a full day in the field
• UK 6–15

BEST FOR

• Active hunters working demanding terrain through dense cover where the elastic gaiter provides debris protection and lace security that the Slope family hunting boots do not carry
• Hunters who cover long daily mileage on rough mixed terrain and need more underfoot structure than the flexible-board Slope Ballistic GTX (525g) or Slope GTX delivers, without the substantial extra weight of the Dogma GTX (840g)
• Outdoor workers and hunting guides covering high daily mileage across the season who need a lightweight ballistic boot — 595g — with medium-stiffness support rather than a flexible approach-style sole board