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Performance and comfort
The Women's DFS Rock Mid with waterproof Gore-Tex lining uses a ground breaking Dual Fit System (“DFS”) to give you both maximum comfort during your approach and high performance fit while climbing and scrambling. The Rock DFS has two separate lace zones that utilize lightweight webbing that wraps around and under your foot which enables you to customize your shoe for the fit you want. The Rock DFS midsole incorporates a lightweight EVA foam for cushioning and a polyurethane heel for durability and support. The midsole is then wrapped with sticky climbing rubber to protect your shoe and to provide extra grip. Together with a Vibram Approcciosa sole with Megagrip, the resulting Rock DFS Mid offers a high-performance approach shoe for all day comfort.
• Dual fit system: AKU's DFS collection of approach shoes allows for optimum enjoyment and maximum confidence over the most demanding terrain. Whether you're on flat trails or going vertical, AKU DFS shoes will take you there in comfort
• Gore-tex: Keep your feet dry in all conditions with the integrated waterproof Gore-tex Performance Comfort membrane.
• Vibram Approach: The Vibram Approach sole is designed to make quick work of trails while giving also giving you the confidence to edge and smear on your climb.
• AKU elica technology: Elica Technology ensures an anatomical fit to provide better stability and weight distribution across your boot sole to reduce pressure points and encourage better hiking form.
Technical Specification:
• Lining Description: Waterproof GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort
• Sole: VIBRAM® Approach
• Footbed: Ortholite Hybrid
• Lasting board (stiffness): Soft Flex
• Midsole: Dual Density EVA & PU
• Upper: 1.6mm Suede Leather, Air 8000 & Microfiber
• Weight: 400 Grams per Shoe
Performance and comfort
The Women's DFS Rock Mid with waterproof Gore-Tex lining uses a ground breaking Dual Fit System (“DFS”) to give you both maximum comfort during your approach and high performance fit while climbing and scrambling. The Rock DFS has two separate lace zones that utilize lightweight webbing that wraps around and under your foot which enables you to customize your shoe for the fit you want. The Rock DFS midsole incorporates a lightweight EVA foam for cushioning and a polyurethane heel for durability and support. The midsole is then wrapped with sticky climbing rubber to protect your shoe and to provide extra grip. Together with a Vibram Approcciosa sole with Megagrip, the resulting Rock DFS Mid offers a high-performance approach shoe for all day comfort.
• Dual fit system: AKU's DFS collection of approach shoes allows for optimum enjoyment and maximum confidence over the most demanding terrain. Whether you're on flat trails or going vertical, AKU DFS shoes will take you there in comfort
• Gore-tex: Keep your feet dry in all conditions with the integrated waterproof Gore-tex Performance Comfort membrane.
• Vibram Approach: The Vibram Approach sole is designed to make quick work of trails while giving also giving you the confidence to edge and smear on your climb.
• AKU elica technology: Elica Technology ensures an anatomical fit to provide better stability and weight distribution across your boot sole to reduce pressure points and encourage better hiking form.
Technical Specification:
• Lining Description: Waterproof GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort
• Sole: VIBRAM® Approach
• Footbed: Ortholite Hybrid
• Lasting board (stiffness): Soft Flex
• Midsole: Dual Density EVA & PU
• Upper: 1.6mm Suede Leather, Air 8000 & Microfiber
• Weight: 400 Grams per Shoe
Personally, they weren't for me... I did like how they laced up, and fit, but the heel was a bit high and I didn't really find them attractive. I can't comment on their performance because I only wore them around the house. But I went with a pair of Danner boots instead.