Hiking boot of the year 2024: AKU Trekker Lite III GTX

The AKU Trekker Lite III is a proper hillwalking boot for mountain terrain and big hill days. It has a robust, solid and stable feel, but isn’t hot, heavy or clumpy.
Uppers are made from suede and fabric, backed with a Gore-Tex liner. You also get a well-padded tongue and ankle. An EVA midsole provides some cushioning, and traction comes from a Vibram outsole. An undercut heel brake gives good downhill control, while the front of the boot has a small toe ledge for easier scrambling.
The suede toe cap has proved pretty hard-wearing, and although the lightweight midsole isn’t quite as shock-absorbing as some of the ‘bouncier’ boots on the market, the Trekker’s more cushioned insole does a lot to even things up in this department.
Ultimately, we still struggle to think of a better mountain boot at this price point, which is why it’s our 2024 Gear of the Year choice.

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