December 2015

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December 2015

Apollo Athena WP

Price:

$299

Our Rating:

Asolo boots come with a solid reputation and their grunty tramping models are a favourite among many of my Fiordland friends. In contrast to the heavy-duty models, the Athena is a lightweight (700g) female-specific boot with a pronounced curve at the toe to ‘cradle’ the foot and distribute weight. I have worn the boots on […]
Alistair Hall

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