New limited edition for 30 years of Conero GTX
The AKU and Vibram brands celebrate 30 years of collaboration with the return of the limited series of Special Edition hiking shoes in three color variants.
AKU, known for producing mountain footwear, has partnered with Vibram since the first version of the CONERO GTX product, created through a partnership between designer Pier Callegarini and company founder Galliano Bordin. This collaboration has led to the creation of numerous models that have enabled AKU to establish itself on the Italian and international markets together with Vibram, a leading manufacturer of high-performance rubber soles.
The CONERO series hiking shoes, made with the Vibram Fuorà sole, have quickly achieved great success, becoming iconic and representing modern footwear that expresses the value of traditional manufacturing. The collaboration between AKU and Vibram celebrates the sharing of the outdoors as a lifestyle, treating the subject as a true life-changing experience.
Nicoletta Di Vita, Global Sales Director of Vibram, adds, “The partnership with AKU is not only the celebration of a partnership between two companies, it is also the sharing of a concept related to the outdoors that has become a way of life, entering also the urban world as a real experience capable of transmitting emotions. The Vibram Fuorà was one of the first soles developed for trekking, we thought of a modern sole, very light for the time, with lugs oriented to offer grip, traction, effectiveness in walking, without forgetting the aesthetic component. The Fuorà tread is still very current from a design point of view, and it is proof that when a product is well designed it lasts over 30 years.”
The CONERO shoe is therefore the perfect companion for adventure lovers: this mountaineering shoe is built to last and to guarantee the wearer an excellent level of comfort despite prolonged use, with an understated style that finds its timeless essence in the simplicity of its lines.
The specific color choices of the three variants(Full Yellow, Burnt Brown-Beige, Blue-Orange) highlight some of the key concepts that have always accompanied the brand’s movements, such as technical expertise in collaboration with Vibram, safeguarding manufacturing tradition, and respect for the environment.
Moreover, these values are in line with AKU’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, represented by product durability and essential design.
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