Name: Rock DFS - Men's
Brand: AKU Outdoor US
SKU: 722.1517
Price: 89.0 USD
Availability: InStock

DESIGNED TO GO FROM TRAIL TO ROCK WITH PRECISION AND COMFORT

$169.95 $89.00

The Rock DFS - Men's is Listed in US Men's Sizes

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The Men's Rock DFS uses AKU's exclusive Dual Fit System (“DFS”) to give you both maximum comfort during your approach and a high-performance fit while climbing and scrambling.
Full Description

Dual Fit System
AKU's exclusive Dual Fit System allows for optimal fit and quick customization to give you the confidence and performance you need over the most demanding terrain.

Vibram Sole
The VIBRAM Approach MegaGrip sole is designed to make quick work of trails while also giving you the confidence to edge and smear on your climb.

Elica Natural Stride System
The Elica Natural Stride System ensures an anatomical fit to provide better stability and weight distribution across the sole of your shoe. This improved fit reduces pressure points and encourages better posture and movement, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort.

Lining Description: Knit Textile
Sole: Vibram Approach with MegaGrip
Footbed: Partially Recycled Ortholite Hybrid Insole
Stiffness: Flexible
Lasting board: None
Midsole: Double Density EVA + PU
Upper: 1.6mm Suede Leather + Microfiber + Rubber Rand
Resoleable: No
Weight: 400grams Per Shoe
Handcrafted in Vietnam

Size

Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Rock DFS - Men's

My Favorite Crag Shoes

When I am looking at approach shoes, they have be to sticky and comfortable. The Rock DFS are both and I absolutely love these shoes. They go over technical terrain like a charm and I have no issues getting 4th or 5th-class scrambling done in them. They have become one of my favorite hiking shoes and I definitely opt to use them over any other pair when it comes to approaching climbs.
As for fit, my feet aren't wide, but they definitely aren't narrow and I felt that the shoes were a good middle ground. There isn't a ton of cushioning, but there isn't supposed to be. Cushioning on an approach shoe can be great for longer approaches, however I much rather the sensitivity that the Rock DFS offer compared to other more cushioned shoes. It's a tradeoff, but one that I don't mind making as the shoes were still very comfortable. Comfortable enough to easily get 10+ mile days on them with no problems. The only issue I had with the shoes, albeit a minor one, is that the comfort laces were just a tad bit short for my liking, but that hasn't resulted in any fit issues.
The shoes have held up quite nicely. The stickier sole does mean it's less durable, but in the two years that I've owned the shoes, the sole seems to be wearing quite nicely and holding up better than my previous approach shoe. I've also used this shoe as a travel shoe an have done my fair share of walking on pavement with these while wearing a heavy pack. With that in mind, I have been impressed by the durability of the shoes. When these eventually wear out, I definitely will be opting for another pair!

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