FAST HIKING

Aira V-Light

Design to reduce

FAST HIKING

Aira V-Light

Design to reduce

What does “Designed to Reduce” mean?

“Designed to Reduce” identifica i prodotti AKU sviluppati attraverso scelte progettuali volte a ridurre l’uso di materie prime vergini, ove tecnicamente fattibile, incorporando materiali riciclati e di origine biologica e migliorando la tracciabilità dei materiali. Le informazioni sui prodotti sono supportate da dati misurabili, certificazioni riconosciute e documentazione dei fornitori.

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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

RESPONSIBILITY

TOTAL WEIGHT OF COMPONENTS CONTAINING RECYCLED OR BIO-BASED 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:

0,098 kg CO₂e per use (based on 100 uses)

Technical info

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

Explore the full materials table to discover the origin, composition and certifications of every element used in this product.

Materials Table

Explore the full packaging table to discover the materials, composition and certifications of all components used in the product packaging.

Packaging Table
DECLARED UNIT

1 pair of shoes including primary packaging (1,05 kg)
Reference size EU 43 / UK9

REFERENCE YEAR

2025

SYSTEM BOUNDARIES

From cradle to grave

EXCLUDED PHASES

None

INCLUDED PRODUCTION SITES

Ho Chin Minh (Vietnam)

PCR OF REFERENCE

PCR 2024:04 version 1.0.0
«Footwear»

CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 14067:2018 (CFP SYSTEMATIC APPROACH)
DATA VERIFIED: BUREAU VERITAS
CERTIFIED

ISO 14067-CFP/SA

kgCO2e/ 1 use (x 100 uses): 0,098
kgCO2e/ 1 pair of shoes: 9,80
Care & Maintenance
  • 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.

End of life:

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.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

ELICA NATURAL STRIDE SYSTEM
TO ENHANCE THE BIO-DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
FLYROCK LAST
COMFORT / FIT / AGILITY
TENUTA SOLE

VARIANTI COLORE
Materials Table
WHAT MADE IN COMPOSITION CERTIFICATION NUMBER OF CERTIFICATION WEIGHT
UPPER CHN 41% recycled post consumer poliestere GRS (Global Recycled Standard) GCL-3033335-GRS (Global Recycled Standard)-2025 154 g
LINING CHN Face fabric: 70% PA 6, 30% PES Backer material: 100% PA 6 Bluesign® approved
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100		 Bluesign® approved: GA0137720 , GA0137726 OEKO-TEX®: 96.0.9650 49 g
LACES VNM 100% post consumer recycled polyester GRS (Global Recycled Standard) GCL-303549-GRS (Global Recycled Standard)-2025 8 g
WEBBINGS VNM 100% post consumer recycled polyester declaration GRS (Global Recycled Standard) GCL-303549-GRS (Global Recycled Standard)-2025 1,6 g
FOOTBED VNM 50% recycled PU foam RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) IDF-25-849217 38 g
MIDSOLE VNM 10% biobased sugarcane EVA Producer declaration MATERIAL SDSM, and testing report 138 g
OUTSOLE VNM 10% recycled synthetic rubber Producer declaration IDF-25-840885 216 g
ALL MATERIALS PFAS NIA (not intentionally added) -- -- -- --
Materials Table
WHAT MADE IN COMPOSITION CERTIFICATION NUMBER OF CERTIFICATION WEIGHT
BOX VNM 100% paper FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) SGSHK-COC-007333 288 g
Wrapping Paper VNM 100% paper NO NO 7 g
Wrapping Paper inside shoe VNM 100% paper NO NO 53 g
Hangtag QR Code VNM 60% recycled paper N.A NO 1 g
Hangtag Gore-Tex CHN Sugarcane paper SDS (Safety Data Sheet) -- 2 g
Hangtag Ortholite VNM 100% recycled paper FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) SGSHK-COC-010478 0,87 g
AKU Care Leaflet VNM 100% paper NO NO 7 g