AKU Men's Pilgrim GTX Combat Fg M Boat Shoe

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Now that your boots are done up properly stand up on your tiptoes and walk on the spot on the balls of your feet as if you are walking up a steep hill. If your heels lift more than approximately 5mm from the footbed you may need to pull the laces tighter, or the boots may just be the wrong shape for you.

The treads have a decent pronouncement from the sole which gives the Pilgrim GTX FG better grip and increases longevity against wear and tear and the boot is designed and tested around supporting a weight of 45kgs. The original Pilgrim has proved itself on duty and in operation and became the boot of choice for specialist armed forces and emergency services throughout the world. The new Pilgrim FG GTX MOD carries on that legacy and introduces improved breathability and drying times The Pilgrim is issued by the British armed forces and is very well-liked by the soldiers wearing them for work. Super-breathable Air 8000 The GORE TEX protection is complete, including tongue and up to the collar, so unless the water goes over the top of the Pilgrim GTX FG, it’s not getting in. This again has been proven in tests over a two month wear period, and it’s absolutely spot on. Among major league footwear manufacturers in Europe, Aku isn't perhaps the most known out there, but certainly one of the hardest hitters. Where can we even start?To replace these abominations, we can wave in a new era with the, rankly and in terms of issue boots, the revolutionary Pilgrim GTX FG in MOD Brown, otherwise known as Combat High Liability Boot. Based on the original AKU Navy Seal boot, Trekitt have joined forces with AKU, the Italian boot manufacturers to help develop a new style of boot designed for regular military use, aimed at the British army. They look great, caused immense pain, but look like the same quality as the AKUs that lasted until they had holes through the sole. It’s no surprise then to find out that those expectations are reached and surpassed, with the AKU Pilgrim Desert being phenomenally comfortable to wear and giving excellent support over undulating terrain, wet ground and snowy hills.

Underneath the insole of the Pilgrim GTX FG is the 3D Midsole which is designed like a cradle to support the foot rather than again, just a flat surface for it to rest awkwardly on. The boot really does feel very comfortable and does an excellent job of cushioning and supporting the foot throughout, be it walking over rough terrain or running like the legend you are, it keeps the impact to a manageable level. Update 17 Oct 2022: finally some rain, which kept my feet dry and yesterday I waded ankle deep in the local mere whilst walking the dog: the dog's feet got wet, mine didn't. We'll see how they hold up over time.TL;DR - these shoes are much more breathable than other waterproof shoes you've tried, and dry faster, too!. Size info Manufactured according to UK sizes, to which they are true. The last is fairly wide and the toes have a generous allowance. If you want a tighter fit, consider half a size smaller. Pro tip: if you already own Salomon Forces series footwear, these seem very close to their sizes in our experience. Based on the AKU Pilgrim GTX Mk II, which was a frankly stonking bit of footwear, the new Pilgrim GTX FG is possibly one of the first examples of an issue boot matching it’s retail brother almost to a mirror view. Before however we start slavering with excitement, let’s start from the beginning. Normally, the boot lining is glued to the boot outer by using glue. The common practice is to simply coat the inner completely in glue which gives a solid and strong connection. The problem with that, is that the glue seriously reduces the boots ability to breathe, as you’ve effectively covered the material pores.

The face fabric is a tough 3D woven nylon constructed with a raised and increased surface area which provides outstanding abrasion resistance. The combination of these technologies allows the Pilgrim GTXto breathe 30% better than any of its competitors. Before the boot is fully dry, impregnate with a spray-on protector and/or treat them with care creme on a moist sponge. The treatment soaks into the fibers of the material, making it water and dirt repellent. Contrary to intuitive thought, this doesn't make the footwear less breathable: wet and dirty materials are the poorly breathing ones. NOTE: The above table is only a guide. Manufactures don’t like tomake it easy as every single oneof them strays from the measurements above. I bought these to walk the entire West Highland Way. But due to the GPO not leaving a card I only had time to do a cusrory indoor test before having to go outdoors in them and therefore accepting them. The Pilgrim is based on the Aku NS564 combat boots, which were developed according to specific requirements by the US Navy Seals. This spin-off model has become more popular than the original due to changes that make it more versatile and comfortable: the shaft is a slight bit longer and the last is wider. Hidden from view are a waterproof membrane and extra cushioning of the sole for long marches.

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Air 8000 works by using a net glue, which, as the name suggests, is basically a net, with lots of gaps in it that aren’t big enough to affect the holding power of the glue, but do allow the boot to breathe better. Imagine Wundaweb that you’d use on a trouser hem for example. Almost exactly the same idea. But let’s not dwell on what you don’t have, instead we shall teach you how to ascertain your size using some common household objects. This is the new Mark 2 version of the hugely successful AKU Pilgrim GTX boot. These boots are exclusive to Trekitt in the UK and were developed from the original AKU Navy Seal to provide a stable and supportive multi-purpose 6" ankle boot with a full Gore-Tex lining for complete waterproofing and unparalleled breathability. The Pilgrim range of boots have been used throughout the world by special forces and emergency services for effective rapid intervention work and specialist operations. Although it’s advertised as a military boot, which it’s more than suitable for, it’s also a truly fantastic outdoor boot which makes sense when you look at the heritage of the manufacturer.