FAST HIKING
Aira V-Light
Design to reduce
FAST HIKING
Aira V-Light
Design to reduce
Versatile and low impact
for every outdoor adventure.
LIGHTWEIGHT FOOTWEAR IDEAL FOR OUTDOOR LEISURE.
UPPER YARNS, SOLE, LACES AND INSOLE ARE MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS.
TWO-COMPONENT CO-MOULDED MIDSOLE TO REDUCE THE USE OF GLUES.
ALSO AVAILABLE IN GORE-TEX® VERSION.
AIRA V-LIGHT IS AN EXAMPLE OF AKU’S COMMITMENT TO RESEARCHING DESIGN SOLUTIONS AIMED AT REDUCING
THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF OUR PRODUCTS AND REDUCING THE USE OF VIRGIN MATERIALS
RESPONSIBLE FEATURES
LACES: 100% recycled polyester post consumer
KNIT UPPER:
>40% recycled polyester post consumer
OUTSOLE:
10% recycled synthetic rubber
MIDSOLE:
10% biobased EVA with sugarcane
WEBBINGS:
100% recycled polyester post consumer
FOOTBED:
50% recycled polyester post consumer
RESPONSIBLE
MATERIALS:
176 g (per pair)
PRODUCT
RECYCLABILITY:
Not yet through internal programs.
Please follow local waste disposal systems.
REPAIRABILITY:
Replaceable parts available:
footbed, laces
CHEMICAL SAFETY:
All of our supply chain is aligned with our internal Code of Conduct v.3.0 –
Annex 4 RSL
(Restricted Substances List)
(Issue 30 – 30 September 2025 – Footwear)
PFAS:
NIA
(Not Intentionally Added)
PFAS are not intentionally used in
materials or production processes.
PRODUCT CARBON
FOOTPRINT:
Currently under study
CATEGORY:
Fast hiking
WEIGHT:
660 g with Gore-Tex (per pair, men)
640 g without Gore-Tex (per pair, men).
DESIGN:
Made in ITA
production:
Made in VNM
Shoe materials
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Packaging
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Product Carbon Footprint
Currently under study.
Did you know that… AKU not only measures the environmental impact of its footwear in terms of CO2e, but also of the entire company? Every year, we calculate the organisation’s carbon footprint and work towards a scientifically validated goal: to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.8% by 2034, compared to the base year 2022.
Find out more about our decarbonisation journey!
Care & Maintenance/End life
- Wash with cold water
- Soft brush
- Dry away from heat sources
Wash with cold water and a soft brush and dry away from heat sources.
Use AKU Shoe Care protective spray to ensure the water repellency of leather and fabrics and AKU nourishing cream to revive natural leather.
These shoes should be stored in their original packaging, in a dry place that is not excessively hot and away from light and dust.
The lifespan of AKU products is influenced by various factors (e.g. frequency of use, proper maintenance and storage, etc.), therefore it is not possible to predetermine its duration.
Disposal: according to local regulations. No compostable components.
Packaging (tags, straps, boxes, tissue paper): 100% recyclable – according to local regulations. Reusable packaging.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Comfort Fitting
Stability
COLORWAYS
