BEHIND THE LABEL

TRANSPARENCY WITH REGARD TO PRODUCTION METHODS AND THE ORIGIN OF THEIR PRODUCTS

A responsible commitment that comes from being, for over 40 years, direct producer in the footwear sector. An advantage that is reflected not only in the product quality, but also in the ability to provide customers and end users all information on the origin of the individual components of what they choose.

Click the “TRACEABILITY” button on AKU website, inside the product sheet, it is possible to know the origin of every single component of your AKU footwear.

OUR SUPPLIERS

A precise choice of company policy has always included the use of raw materials coming mainly from local suppliers, capable of providing certain information on the origin and characteristics of the materials, ensuring full traceability of every single component of the product.

Friul Rubber

With the Behind the Label project, AKU allows you to peek behind the label and find out where the components of the footwear come from. Friuli Rubber was founded in 1987 and is now the undisputed leader in the production of sheets and shaped bands in microporous eva expanded rubber for the footwear market. In the company's modern analysis laboratory, specialized technicians, together with AKU, choose the most suitable mixes for each different type of use. Linked not only in the search for technical innovations but also in that of environmental responsibility: Friuli Rubber has achieved the important VEGANOK certification for all its products.

LOOK BEHIND THE LABEL OF:

  • SLOPEGTX

    Historic AKU hiking model. 30 years of success on the Italian market. Extraordinary level of comfort of fit, lightness and breathability for daily trekking on easy and medium difficulty terrain.

  • BELLAMONT III PLUS EVO

    New version of Bellamont Plus with DANI nubuck outer leather, 100% Italian, obtained without the use of chromium. Exclusive and high quality footwear, it represents an example of AKU's commitment to researching design solutions with a reduced environmental impact.

  • Bellamont III NBK Mid GTX Nero - AKU

    BELLAMONT III NBK MID GTX

    Young, refined and light footwear, for urban use, travel and free time in contact with nature. It is produced in Europe in AKU-owned factories. 100% of the product components are traceable with respect to their origin.

Frasson Solemakers

Frasson is a company that has emerged in the footwear sector for over 100 years. In particular, in the last 30 years it has stood out in the production of soles and bottoms for shoes suitable for the outdoors and for the field of safety footwear. With AKU, research is aimed at guaranteeing excellent performance and durability over time for footwear suitable for both free time and the professional field.

LOOK BEHIND THE LABEL OF:

  • ALTERRA II GTX

    Versatile trekking model, designed for medium difficulty and duration excursions on mixed terrain. The asymmetrical lacing system, combined with the construction of the tongue in elasticized Gore-Tex fabric, guarantees precision in the closure and comfort of fit.

  • Trekker Pro II GTX Nero-Arancio - AKU

    TREKKER PRO II GTX

    Evolution of the Trekker Pro model, ideal for medium-difficulty daily excursions on mixed terrain. High level of comfort and stability. The insole - sole - tread body is developed with exclusive AKU Elica Natural Stride System technology to promote biodynamic efficiency. Also available in a women's version.

Dani Sustainable Leather & AKU

DANI has been producing leather since 1950, making sustainability its guiding principle. Together with AKU, collaboration and research are aimed at making highly sustainable, high-performance leather products to offer the best product and living experience. Together with Dani, AKU's comfort is combined with responsible production where the control, quality and reliability of products and production processes is guaranteed throughout the entire production chain.

LOOK BEHIND THE LABEL OF:

  • SUPERALP NBK GTX

    Top-of-the-category comfort and protection for Superalp NBK. A model designed for true backpackers who prefer long distances, preferably independently, with heavy loads on their shoulders.

  • BELLAMONT III NBK GTX

    Young, refined and light shoe, for urban use, travel and free time in contact with nature. 100% of the product components are traceable to their origin.

Gazziero Strings and Laces

GAZZIERO STRINGS AND LACES is recognised as one of the world leaders in the production of laces for the footwear industry and has always been AKU's partner for the supply of recycled polyester laces. In this video Antonio Gazziero, Managing Director, presents the history of his company, the historical relationship with AKU and the common commitment in research of low environmental impact solutions.  

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