AKU's Zero Impact Leather Range hits the shelves Gear News

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Italian footwear brand AKU has been making high quality walking, hiking and climbing shoes for over 30 years. This season AKU will be one of the first outdoor brands to launch a range of boots and shoes using Zero Impact Leather from Dani sustainable Leather in its “Plus” range of footwear.

Dani was the first to develop Zero Impact leather using a cutting-edge process that replaces chrome and heavy metals during tanning, reduces CO2 levels emitted by 5% and cuts the remainder to zero via certified reforestation operations.

AKU’s “Plus” range of boots and shoes includes the Alpina Plus boot, which has been engineered for light hiking. It comes in chrome free leather with a chrome free leather lining or a Gore-Tex lining, both of which are waterproof and breathable. It features a Vibram sole made from a Megagrip compound that provides good grip on wet terrain: perfect for British weather.

Details:

  • Upper: Dani Zero Impact Leather
  • Lining: Dani Zero Impact Leather or Gore-Tex
  • Outsole: Vibram Megagrip
  • Midsole: Double density PU
  • Sizes: 3 - 13
  • Colours: Brown Leather
  • From SRP: £170.00 [leather]; SRP £175 with Gore-Tex

Stockist information: 01250 873863 or admin@ardblairsports.com.


About AKU: AKU has grown from a small workshop into an industry, with more than 30 years’ experience in the design and production of high quality outdoor footwear. The AKU collection ranges from exceptionally lightweight and highly advanced mountaineering boots to active, free-time footwear. Behind each model lies a genuine love for manufacturing, built on the age-old prestigious tradition of Italian workmanship. The result, a quality trekking and outdoor footwear range, made from the finest materials, finished with attention to detail and delivering true, out-of-the-box comfort and performance.

Italian footwear brand AKU has been making high quality walking, hiking and climbing shoes for over 30 years. This season AKU will be one of the first outdoor brands to launch a range of boots and shoes using Zero Impact Leather from Dani sustainable Leather in its “Plus” range of footwear.


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7 Oct, 2016
Carbon offsetting, a huge scam if there ever was one. How about buying non-leather? I'd be interested in the footprint of a synthetic shoe vs a 'eco' leather shoe, considering the huge impact cattle have on the planet

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