AKU PR Coverage 2022 -2024
2024
September
Online
https://surfgirlmag.com/surfgirl-recommends-autumn/
https://www.advnture.com/features/how-i-update-my-hiking-kit-for-fall
Social
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAP1PMFNqI5/?igsh=MWZvc3FicjJqYTk2ZQ%3D%3D&img_index=1
Trail - AKU Viaz DFS GTX - Field Test
August
Online
https://www.t3.com/features/best-hiking-boots-for-men
July
Online
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-leather-hiking-boots/
https://sustonmagazine.com/2024/07/02/aku-behind-the-label-transparency-films/
Social
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9sg7RzNhN-/
Trail - AKU Trekker Lite III GTX
June
Online
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/aku-link-gtx-review/
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/danner-mountain-600-evo-review/
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/gear-review-trail-and-walking-shoes/
Outdoori OTS Preview 2024
Sportstextiles.com - Dolomites mountain guides choose AKU
The Herald - AKU Trekker Lite III GTX Women's Walking Boots
Express & Star - AKU Trekker Lite III GTX Women's Walking Boots
Shropshire Star - AKU Trekker Lite III GTX Women's Walking Boots
Social
https://www.instagram.com/p/C83jEUStz_o/
May
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/aku-rocket-dfs-gtx-review/
https://www.t3.com/reviews/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-review
Social
Instagram posts from Spring PR Camp Out
@Lottie.inthewild
@this.girlwalks
@itsadamraja
@mad_mountainman
@phoenixdrones
@kate.s.appleby
April
https://www.advnture.com/features/friday-5-climber-and-mountaineer-anna-wells
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-review/
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/accessories/gear-of-the-year/
https://www.advnture.com/features/reasons-you-need-approach-shoes
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-walking-boots-tested/
Social
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5tcwE8C85X/?hl=en&img_index=1
@Itsadamraja - Boots
@this.girlwalks - Earth Day / AKU Trekking footwear
Country Walking - Alterra II
The Great Outdoors - Trekker Lite III GTX
March
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-vegan-walking-boots/
https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1875149/great-outdoors-free-days-out-money-magpie
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TQPYXMfXT/
https://www.advnture.com/reviews/scarpa-mescalito-trk-pro-gtx
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/scarpa-mescalito-trk-pro-gtx-120006055.html
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4XkCyeKq4g/?img_index=1
https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/best-hiking-boots/
RAF News - Win a pair of Pilgrim GTX combat boots
The Great Outdoors - Three Season Hiking Boots - Trekker Lite III GTX
February
https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/review/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-review/
Walk magazine - Competition....Win a pair of AKU Trekker Lite GTX boots
January
Outdoor Industry Compass (Online) - Corporate
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1X45Z9tmBn/?img_index=1
Outdoori Vol 29 No10 2024 2 - Corporate
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-walking-boots-tested/
https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/01/anna_wells_passes_quarter_mark_on_winter_munro_round-73575
Campervan - AKU Slope Original GTX
Trek & Mountain - AKU Tengu GTX
December 2023
https://www.outdoor-insight.co.uk/news/ardblair-sports-importers-supports-the-ramblers/
https://sports-insight.co.uk/news/ardblair-sports-importers-supports-the-ramblers/
https://www.advnture.com/reviews/aku-slope-v-light-gtx
https://www.ft.com/content/24ae49b7-9117-4dfb-99e1-50a1c05fdc01
Also included in the following print articles:
Financial Times How to Spend It - Conero
November 2023:
https://sidetracked.com/equipped/AW2023/hiking-AW2023.html
https://www.peakmountaineering.com/aku-bellamont-3-v_l-gtx-review/
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-boot-review/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgtfDBOBIBs&t=3s
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzmAYN5LStc/?hl=en-gb
https://www.advnture.com/featutes/are-water-shoes-good-for-hiking
Also included in the following print articles:
Country Walking - Gear of the year......Trekker Lite III GTX
The Great Outdoors - Winter Walking Boots ......Trekker Therm200
October 2023:
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/best-walking-shoes/
https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/review/aku-trekker-therm200-review/
https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/best-winter-mountaineering-boots/
Also included in the following print articles:
Country Walking - The Masterclass Footwear .... Slope GTX
Social:
Allterrain95 (IG) - Conero 30th anniversary boot
September 2023:
Instagram:
this.girlwalks (Instagram) - Conero 30th anniversary boot
Also included in the following print articles:
Camping & Caravanning - AKU Superalp Nubuk GTX
Trail - AKU Rock DFS GTX
August 2023:
https://www.advnture.com/reviews/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx
https://www.countrywalking.co.uk/read/gear-walking-shoes?issue=24de6231-c2b5-4c7d-a61d-0cfe1a02d931
https://www.peakmountaineering.com/environmental-superheroes-aku/
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-approach-shoes/
https://www.sidetracked.com/fieldjournal/in-the-footsteps-of-pioneers/
https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/gear-guides/best-hiking-boots/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/aku-trekker-lite-iii-gtx-180000755.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgvG8w1MgaI
Also included in the following print articles:
Country Walking: Walking shoes
July 2023:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/shoes/g44137487/best-walking-boots/
https://outdoori.com/words-with-akus-csr-manager-giulio-piccin/
https://www.peakmountaineering.com/outdoor-trade-show-2023/
Also included in the following print articles:
TGO: Gear of the Year
Trail: Summer boots
Trail: AKU advertorial
June 2023:
https://sustonmagazine.com/2023/05/23/look-behind-akus-label/
https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-hiking-boots
https://www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/recommended/best-walking-shoes-women-on-cloud-merrell-on-3271869
https://www.menshealth.com/uk/adventure/g37703581/best-walking-boots/
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/most-effective-walking-shoes-for-plantar-fasciitis
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking-hub/best-lightweight-walking-shoes-2023
https://www.thegearloop.com/danner-trail-2650-campo-gtx-hiking-shoe-review/
Also included in the following print articles:
Country walking: Rocket DFS
Trail: Trekker Lite III
May 2023:
https://www.advnture.com/features/inside-an-italian-hiking-boot-factory
https://www.advnture.com/features/how-hiking-boots-are-made
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs65K5JA9cP/?img_index=3
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs4J07XskF3/
https://img-user.woomio.com/m15/videos/i6716132/1683899975.mp4
April 2023:
https://www.adventure52.com/news/aku-celebrates-30-years-of-its-conero-boot-in-production/
https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2023/04/review-aku-rocket-dfs-gtx-fast-hiking-shoe.html
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/aku-slope-v-light-gtx-review/
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-vegan-walking-boots/
https://www.thegearloop.com/aku-slope-v-light-gtx-review/
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hiking-boots/
Also included in the following print articles:
TGO - Conero 30th anniversary boot
Trail - Levison Wood recommendation
Trail - Trekker Lite III
March 2023:
https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-mens-winter-boots
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-3-season-walking-boots/
February 2023:
https://outdoori.com/italian-footwear-brand-aku-wins-awards-enjoys-growth-and-advises-new-initiatives/
https://www.outdoor-insight.co.uk/news/aku-closes-2022-with-28-6-growth-of-consolidated-turnover/
https://www.advnture.com/features/difference-between-4-season-and-winter-kit
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-budget-walking-boots-review/
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-walking-boots-for-women/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/health-leisure/g37660886/best-walking-boots/
January 2023:
https://myoutdoors.co.uk/gear-news/aku-launches-trekker-therm200-gtx-with-thermal-comfort-at-ots-and-slide
https://www.active-traveller.com/top-tens/top-10-best-lightweight-walking-boots#Aku-Trekker-Lite-III-GTX
https://www.outdoor-insight.co.uk/news/slide-ots-winter-2023-is-hailed-a-great-success/?utm_source=Outdoor+Insight&utm_campaign=cc63eed44d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_01_24_12_04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cc63eed44d-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]&mc_cid=cc63eed44d&mc_eid=b7fe4214e5
https://www.snowindustrynews.com/articles/round-up-from-slide-ots-winter
https://www.sports-insight.co.uk/news/slide-ots-winter-2023-is-hailed-a-great-success
https://www.thegearloop.com/hiking/buyers-guides/footwear/157921-the-best-womens-lightweight-hiking-shoes-and-boots/
https://www.thegearloop.com/winter-sports/news/158277-the-best-of-the-slide-and-ots-winter-2023/
https://www.theoia.co.uk/news/slide-ots-winter-a-great-place-to-do-business/
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/kids/clothing-footwear/best-kids-hiking-boots-childrens-shoes-waterproof-walking-leather-lightweight-a9618561.html
ARCHIVED COVERAGE
March 2022
Coverage (online):
Coverage (print):
Trail Magazine: 3 Season Boot Test (April issue) Tengu Lite GTX received BEST IN TEST
April 2022
Coverage (online):
Coverage (print):
Country Walking: Footwear round-up (April issue) Rock DFS GTX shoe
May 2022
Coverage (online):
Coverage (print):
Country Walking: Best in class (May issue) Honourable mention for the Trekker Lite III
Walk: Tread Lightly article (July issue) Women's Boot Choice - Alterra Lite Mid GTX
June 2022
Coverage (Online):
Outdoorsmagic Outdoor 100: Rock DFS GTX review by editor Will Renwick - "The most versatile approach shoe on the market right now".
Advnture.com: Best women's hiking boots - Trekker Pro.
Sports Insight: OIA Awards Finalist announcement with the Superalp V-Light
Sports Insight: AKU's Carbon Footprint Systematic Approach
July 2022
Coverage (Online)
Men's Health: Best men's walking boots - Trekker Lite III boots.
Women's Health: Best women's walking boots - Trekker Lite III boots.
August 2022:
Advnture.com: Best hiking boots - Trekker Pro GTX
Sports Insight: Chris King interview
Sunderland Echo: Best walking shoes for women
LFTO: Tengu Lite GTX receives Best in Test in 3-season round up
September 2022:
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/reviews/walking-boots/best-3-season-walking-boots/
Also included in the following print articles:
The Observer - Slope V-Light in walking boot round-up
Trail: Tengu Lite GTX with a Best in Test badge award
Trail: Rock DFS GTX featured in the summer walking gear guide
October 2022:
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/aku-superalp-v-light-gtx-boots-review/
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/9-best-kids-walking-boots-150931083.html
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/shopping/8-best-kids-hiking-boots-for-covering-all-terrains/ar-AA13aVnR
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5zTZcjYmP/?hl=en-gb
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjFKiHwDg3F/?hl=en-gb
Also included in the following print article:
Trail: Tengu GTX in winter boot round-up
November 2022:
https://equipped.sidetracked.com/hiking-gear-guide/aku-rockdfs-mid-gtx/
https://www.advnture.com/buying-guides/best-hiking-boots
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/aku-tribute-ii-gtx-review/
https://www.thegearloop.com/hiking/buyers-guides/footwear/158160-the-best-winter-hiking-boots
Also included in the following print articles:
Country Walking: Gear of the Year with the Rock and Rocket DFS technology highlighted.
Outdoori: Chris King commenting on the Outdoor Trade Show.
Trek & Mountain: Superalp GTX awarded Editor's Choice in Trekking Boot Group Test
December 2022:
https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/hiking/walking-boots/best-leather-hiking-boots/
https://www.advnture.com/reviews/aku-rocket-dfs-gtx