Superalp NBK GTX

Long time supporter of AKU footwear and I took a leap into the Superalp NBK GTX boots, right out of the box I was impressed with the design/construction. Laced up my size 12 1/2 boots with medium thickness wool socks and proceeded to hike 4km, to my surprise I experienced no hotspots or foot discomfort. Since then I have hiked approximately 100km plus in total comfort across various trails, looking forward to many more trails and the upcoming winter season.

I backpack the Wind River Range and Beartooth Range mostly off trail. This summer's grand adventure took me 60 miles off trail on the eastern side of the Wind River, which is as desolate as wilderness gets in the lower 48. My feet were well protected and never sweaty or raw. These boots were a pleasure to wear through endless miles of boulder talus with firm shank, but also functioned well on long trailed days with a nice rocking stride. These have a wider toe box than most European manufactures of outdoor boots. Quality is impeccable and price point is inexpensive with what you really get.

Comfortable, great in steep-uneven terrain.

Side-sloping with a heavy pack is a breeze and the stiff shank has given me a ton of confidence in the mountains.

I highly recommend these boots to outdoor professionals.

Love these boots I’ve been wearing them for years

Having been an AKU boot wearer for 20+years I can speak to their construction and dependability. The Superalp NBK GTX is very comfortable right out of the box. Haven't had an hotspots yet, which speaks highly to the last that they built this boot around. My one let down was that the boot isn't semi-auto crampon compatible. When looking at the different models of the Superalp it wasn't easy to tell by the photos if the soles were crampon compatible. Other than that the boots are supportive, robust and very comfortable.

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

I've had my SuperAlp NBK GTX for 4 years. Hunted Germany and Slovenia for a year. They are and were great in the Alps on the Border of Slovenia hunting Chamois and Mufflon, and now hunting the US Rocky Mountains for deer and elk for the past 3 years. They are comfortable, well made, and provide the type of support to allow me a full day on my feet with a 35lb hunting pack. I've hunted some very rough, rocky and steep terrain without any worry or issues. I have several different hunting boots, and these are the ones I usually reach for when heading out to scout or hunt.
When they wear out, I'll be buying a new pair for sure!

These are the most well-built boots I’ve ever owned. I tried on some HanWags prior and they paled in comparison to the SuperAlps. First day hunting in them they felt broken in. Very supportive and dry feet, looking forward to having them for next years elk hunt.

Started wearing right away. Comfortable right out of the box. Got my usual size,fit was right on. Looking forward to put these boots through their paces.

I am an outdoor hunting and fishing guide. I bought these boots expecting a durable and well built boot. They are excellently built and very firm. They are great for deep backpacking trips or heavy pack outs.

However, they are incredibly heavy... Much more heavy then their main competitions similar line of boot. If I was the designers at AKU I would work very hard to drop some weight off these clunkers.

If considering buying these boots, please acknowledge you will be surprised by the weight of the boot, and on long journeys you will feel the weight immediately when on the trail and really start to hurt after 2-3 km. Your hip flexors will beg you for a lighter pair.

These are great boots. Extremely well made and very true to size with adequate width for a medium wide foot. They hold up very well to off-trail and wet hiking with heavy loads. They are my go to elk hunting boots and are better than anything else I've tried--Hanwag, Zamberland, Scarpa, Asolo, Lowa, etc. My complaint is that for some reason all the Aku boots I've bought underreport the weight by about 20%. These Superalp NBK boots in a size 45 are ~950 g each, when advertised at 700g. That's a big difference on the foot when hiking Maybe they use the smallest women's size 35 as their representative weight? Whatever the case, they need to start reporting more representative weights, like in an average/median men's size of 42-43.

Overall the boot was very comfortable and supportive out of the box. Water proofing was excellent. The sole is heavy and stiff making it excellent in mud and marshy areas. Not as good on sharp rocks and uneven hard terrain. Could use a third eyelet above the center of the boot for a more secure fit

Just used the boots on a late season Mule deer hunt. -26 at night and -16 during the day (Celsius) for 5 days. Kept my feet warm while moving and feet would stay warm for about 1.5-2 hrs while stationary glassing. Really good stability in the snow and side hilling even with a heavy pack

Design features for comfort and performance with high quality materials. Will use these for snow hiking. I went 1/2 size up and the fit is typical AKU with insoles and heavy socks.

Bonne qualité, robustes et bien construites.

extremely comfortable

Superb quality. A bit stiffer sole than I needed. Not too narrow for my wider feet. High arch support. Seem extremely durable.

Best pair of boots I've ever owned - Incredible, well thought out, and very comfortable. Out of the box and on your feet - you feel confident, secure and safe no matter where you are using these.

The build quality is extremely high. These boots are very comfortable out of the box with a little more stiffness than some other brands i.e. Lowa Camino The stiffness was what I was looking for for weaker ankles.

I hunt mostly in Arizona but generally across the west. I have tried all the major high dollar high quality brands ( Kenetrek, Schnees, Lowa ect.) and these boots are by FAR the most durable and comfortable that I have ever owned. I wear them for my late hunt in snow/subzero weather and for the early hunt when it can reach the high 90's. Most boots I have to take off after a big day of 10 plus miles, not these babies they stay on until I hit the sack, these things never really feel like a standard mountaineering boot. I'm on my second pair after 7 years of hard miles and will continue on to my third then fourth pair for life.