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AKUÂ Aurai DFS GTX Mountaineering Boots - Women's
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Designed for high-altitude mountaineering and ice climbing, the AKU Aurai DFS GTX women's boots offer maximum protection and warmth to help you endure cold environments for prolonged periods.
- Kevlar® uppers with a Spider Frame over-injection resist impacts and abrasions while ensuring excellent freedom of movement
- Thermal insulation is supplied by GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort linings with 350 g insulation plus PrimaLoft inserts at the tongues and toe boxes
- Custom PRO anatomic felt insoles layered with aluminum enhance insulation and comfort
- 4–6 mm nylon and carbon-fiber lasting boards provide extra-stiff mountain performance
- Vibram Croda Litebase outsoles are compatible with automatic crampons, ensuring stability, grip and precision in the most technical passages
- Elastic fabric gaiters cover the entire boots, rising above the cuff for maximum warmth and protection from snow and ice
- Elica Natural Stride system enhances biodynamic efficiency to make walking easier
- Dual Fit System customizes your fit with 2 separate lacing systems—one to help control foothold while hiking, the other for a tighter, more precise fit when technical climbing
Imported.
View all AKU Women's Mountaineering Boots| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Mid-calf |
| Footwear Closure | Zipper |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | 3-layer GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable laminate |
| Upper | Kevlar fabric with polyurethane overlay |
| Lining | 350 g GORE-TEX Insulated Comfort |
| Insulated | Yes |
| Insulation | PrimaLoft inserts |
| Midsole | Dual-density polyurethane |
| Support | 4-6 mm nylon with carbon-fiber lasting board |
| Outsole | Vibram Croda Lightbase mountaineering sole |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Crampon Compatibility | Step-in |
| Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 12.4 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
AKU Footwear - Women's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| U.S. Men's | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 |
| EU | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
8 months ago
Thankfully zipper broke in the parking lot
No, I do not recommend this product
I was so excited for these boots, bought them for an early season Rainier climb, wore them around to break them in with no issues... However the zipper broke in the parking lot before the climb. We used pliers to reassemble it, but the zipper kept splitting anyways.
Height:5'8"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
Location:Alexandria, VA
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6
5 days ago
too narrow, too cold, laces too hard to tighten
No, I do not recommend this product
I bought these boots, then got injured before I could try them out for ice climbing. They run narrow and long, so not really good for people with wide feet. The built-in gaiters are also too tight, only good if you have really thin calves. The laces are too smooth and slippery, so hard to keep them tight enough for ice climbing--they loosened over time. And these aren't too warm either, my feet got cold while ice climbing. Overall, I do not recommend them unless you have thin narrow feet and thin calves, and don't intend to use them in very cold temps.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6