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Aurai DFS GTX is the shoe designed for winter climbing. Maximum thermal insulation, waterproofness and breathability. Complete product safety in any condition. Tested on the Salto dei Pachidermi waterfall in Val Varaita (Piedmont).
Aurai DFS GTX
Crampon-compatible footwear specifically for winter activities and ice climbing
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When and how to choose AKU mountaineering boots?
When and how to choose AKU mountaineering boots?
Perfect for experienced mountaineers and climbers, these boots are the ideal choice for tackling difficult peaks and ice walls, where every step needs to be confident and decisive. If you are looking for boots that offer durability, warmth and performance, these models are the perfect ally for your most extreme adventures.
When choosing your mountaineering footwear make sure they have the following features:
- Structure : Provide stability and support on hard and uneven surfaces
- Tread : grip on all surfaces
- Insulation : Protect your feet from the cold and moisture during high altitude ascents
- Crampon attachment : cramponable or semi-cramponable depending on your needs
- Resilient Materials : Wear and tear resistant materials, ensuring longevity even in the harshest conditions
- Comfort and Fit : Despite the necessary rigidity, the structure and sole can have the characteristics that also give the necessary comfort during long excursions thanks to the shape of the shoe and the midsole.
- Upper: A high upper provides ankle support and protects from debris and snow.
AKU models, their use and adaptability to crampons
AKU models, their use and adaptability to crampons
The Aurai DFS GTX and Hayatsuki GTX models are suitable for technical mountaineering. Suitable for climbing on mixed dirt and ice, cramponable and with a rigid sole.
While the Croda DFS GTX and Viaz DFS GTX models are suitable for high-altitude mountaineering. Suitable for cold environments, semi-cramponable and with a semi-rigid sole, which allows you to have not only high performance but also a certain walking comfort.
Watch the video of the Aurai DFS GTX in action.