Rocket DFS GTX

I have had many different boots such as crispi, kennetrek, and Irish setters and these boots are by far the best I’ve had!!

I've had these for about 2 years now, so it's time to give them their due. I'm about 9.5-10 US with a slightly wide D/E, foot, at least at the ball of the foot. These fit perfectly with a Superfeet hike support insole. I'd say they probably run a little bigger than true to size, I like room for my toes so this set up is perfect for me. I was concerned that being a European boot they might be too narrow in the toebox, which always irritates me, but the toebox is perfect both width and height wise.

I use these for hiking in rugged terrain and as general work boots (landscaping, construction) and they're great. Zero break-in time for me and I did a ten-mike mountain hike the third or fourth time I wore them with no problems whatsoever. I use another AKU boot (Pilgrim DS) so haven't worn these in the height of summer, but they've been great for all other seasons.

I've used a lot of different boots; these are just an outstanding value and the most ergonomic boots of this type I've owned. Plenty stiff for a hunting boot if you want that, but equally good for walking down a dirt trail. Made me an AKU, and I now own three pairs. If AKU made a 10", non-insulated, desert-type boot, I'd have a fourth.

This is my 3rd pair of Aku’s they are well made and high quality. My last pair lasted from 2021 to 2024 and still had life left! I spilt diesel on them was the only reason I replaced them. Never getting another brand of boots. aku’s are legends