AKU Men's Zenith Leather

This model is discontinued, I can't find them anywhere. Very comfortable.

Updated 6/2018: I bought mine for $130 on Sierra Trading Post. I have crossed streams etc. after reading the negative reviews here, and had no waterproof issues. I never put anything on them either. Maybe Akus manufacturing is inconsistent.

I love the leather interior lining, because it doesn't pick up burrs or other organic splintery things like fabrics do. The outsole is made more like a cross/runner, and seems to wear fast. I would prefer some substantial lugs on the sole.

The regular price is a bit much for how long they lasted me. But I wore them almost daily for a year. They are rather lightweight, comfortable. I wear them all day at work/construction and after. I want to get them resoled, but AKU may not be supported well in the United States.

Just bought a pair of AKU ZENUTH II LTR (March 25 2011).

I pick those because they were leather, didn't want GoreTex (too hot for me).

Have only walk 5km, but I think I will love them. I have a pair of ASOLO TPS 535 and I really try to break them, but the weight is my problem.

Well, will give these AKU a good try because I'm going to Guatemala in July and need a good pair of boots, will write more after a few more km around 50km+.

Same thing happened to me: after 30 minutes of rain my feet were swimming in them even though the boots were impregnated with water resistant spray before.