brasher ahklun gtx boot review
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Ahklun GTX boot review
First steps in the Brasher Ahklun GTX mountain boots was on the Pennine Way to Blacton Reservoir
2nd January 2012 2.5°C to 4.5°C snow showers with intermittent blue skies very wet under foot grass and peat bog
Test Surfaces
The going under foot was very wet and boggy with all of the boots tested getting a real soaking. The Brasher Ahklun GTX boot remained watertight throughout the walk even when the bottom half was fully submerged. At one point the left boot went totally under the peat bog with no ingress of anything due to the tight but comfortable upper support.
The boots were allowed to dry out naturally close to a radiator and next to the Zamberlan and Anatom boots that also went out that day. Whilst the Zamberlan and Anatom boots dried fairly quickly it was two days before the Brashers did. We will test again over a multi day trip to see if this becomes a comfort issue.
Laces are very easy to remove and re thread due to the size of the eyelets and the space between. The initial material strap makes the lace configuration unusual. Upper lacing provides good support to the upper ankle.
The tread retained far more material than the Zamberlan and Anatom boots at the end of the walk. The grip was excellent both on very wet, slippery grass and ice.
The Brasher Tri Fit sole gave good comfortable support throughout the boots first outing. We'll continue to review the insoles as we use the boots more and more.
Ten Stage Mud Test!
