So I was not surprised to see news earlier this year that the British army has made the Pilgrims their new combat boot for high liability situations. But in essence the boots are still the same however, and now free for everyone to purchase from AKU dealers too! With an IMS 3D midsole the foot is cradled in a relaxed position, therefore, reducing fatigue and minimising foot movement. Whether you're crossing rugged terrains, wading through streams, or encountering wet weather, the Pilgrim GTX will keep your feet protected and ready for action. Conventional midsoles are flat and offer no structural support to the foot, only dictating the stiffness of the boot.

Designed together with the Army’s Special Forces, the Pilgrim TSC GTX is very lightweight, breathable and waterproof, particularly suited for hot climates and desert fields. Thanks to these features, the Pilgrim GTX Combat by AKU performs well in stability for demanding and dynamic conditions. Anatomical Fit: A wrap-around and anatomical fit for footwear in the Trekking segment, designed to provide stability and encourage a dynamic action when walking on mountain trails over very rough terrain. They have factories in Italy and Romania, and they have a wide variety of shoes ranging from sports shoes to serious mountaineering boots. IMS 3D anatomical midsoles remove the need to “upgrade” boots with off the shelf supports and insoles.

The new British Army Pilgrim boot can be worn in a wide range of environments from a temperature range of -10°C to +35°C, plus a humidity range of 0%-80%.

Plus, when you wear out the soles AKU have a replacement service so you can have new ones factory fitted. Even thought the Pilgrims were a terrific boots for the job in every way, the 6″ high enough to keep my ankle from rolling and the whole construction was like a body armour for my feet, the humidity of the air and the Gore-Tex left my feet the tiniest bit moist after long day of doing “soldierish” stuff. We regret that we cannot refund such items that are lost, or send replacements before the 15 working day period. It is worth noting that in natural light these boots are a much darker brown than they appear in photographs online.These businesses are hand picked by our team and chosen using a few factors including the most important one of all, going above and beyond for others. With the instep tightened, and the laces locked into the clip at the bottom of the ankle, I found that my foot did not slide forward to hit the end of the boot, and my heel was positively locked in place and not slipping. It was competing against other boots also in the trial and scored high with with the personnel in intensely active combat situations.

The Pilgrim DS is a true multi-purpose highly breathable boot with outstanding support, stability and impact absorption. Right away they were very soft and comfortable, with the exception of the ankle collar which was very stiff, and will need wearing in. The team hold extensive knowledge about military life and their aim is to share their collective knowledge with the masses. The green ones are 6 years old, got them when I was still a regular and they’ve lasted well, including OBUA exercises, now they come out at weekends either on ex or walking on the fells where I live in the Lakes.My feet tend to sweat quite a bit and boots that do not breathe well tend to be very uncomfortable for me after a while.