Planika Komna Air Tex

• Air Tex membrane: The waterproof, breathable membrane helps keep feet dry in wet grass, light rain, and changing trail conditions while still allowing moisture to escape during long walks.
• Water-repellent nubuck upper: The nubuck leather upper adds durability and weather resistance, giving the shoe the structure needed for regular hiking and everyday outdoor use.
• Vibram no-slip sole: The grippy outsole improves traction on uneven, damp, or loose ground, helping maintain a more secure step on mixed terrain.
• Mid-cut design: The higher cut gives the ankle more support than a low shoe, which is useful when walking on rough paths or carrying light outdoor gear.
• Lightweight build: At 512.00 g, the shoe stays manageable for longer outings, reducing fatigue compared with heavier hiking footwear.

About the Komna Series

The Komna series sits in Planika’s lighter hiking footwear range and is built for users who want a practical balance of weather protection, walking comfort, and dependable grip. These shoes are aimed at day hikes, forest paths, local hills, and general outdoor use where a full mountain boot would be unnecessary, but ordinary casual footwear would not offer enough support or traction.

A defining feature of the series is the use of AIR-TEX membrane construction, which combines water resistance with breathability for changing outdoor conditions. The Komna line also focuses on durable leather uppers and outsole designs intended to give stable footing on wet or uneven ground. In Planika’s lineup, this series fills the role of a versatile mid-weight hiking shoe: more supportive and protective than a low walking shoe, yet lighter and easier to wear over long distances than a heavier alpine boot. That makes the Komna concept well suited to mixed terrain, regular recreational hiking, and everyday outdoor wear in variable weather.

About the Planika Komna Air Tex

The Planika Komna Air Tex is a mid-cut hiking shoe designed for walkers who need more support and weather protection than a casual outdoor shoe, without moving into the bulk of a heavy trekking boot. Its format suits day hikes, woodland trails, countryside use, and general outdoor activity where comfort over distance matters as much as grip and durability.

The upper uses water-repellent nubuck, which gives the shoe a solid, supportive feel while standing up well to repeated outdoor use. Combined with the Air Tex polyurethane membrane, it helps keep moisture out while allowing internal heat and perspiration to escape more effectively than a non-breathable construction. In practice, that means better comfort through changing temperatures and damp ground conditions.

Underfoot, the Vibram sole with no slip profile is one of the model’s key strengths. It is intended to provide reliable traction on wet paths, compact dirt, and uneven surfaces, which is especially important on longer walks where stable footing reduces fatigue. The 512.00 g weight keeps the shoe relatively light for its class, helping it feel less tiring over a full day outdoors. With its unisex fit and balanced specification, the Komna Air Tex works well as an all-round hiking shoe for users who want straightforward protection, grip, and comfort in a durable leather design.

About Planika

Planika began operating in 1953 after the merger of a shoe business in Kranj and a footwear factory in Ljubljana. The company later established its production facility in Turnišče, Slovenia, in 1959, and it continues to develop and manufacture footwear there. Its core focus is on trekking, hiking, and protective footwear, with product lines that include Planika Trekking and Planika Protect.

A notable part of Planika’s footwear design is its use of in-house and model-specific comfort technologies. These include the AIR-TEX waterproof, breathable membrane used across many outdoor models, as well as AVS, a ventilation system developed to channel air between the upper and lining. In 2023, full ownership of Planika Turnišče was acquired by Meindl Holding, linking the Slovenian manufacturer with a wider European footwear group while preserving its established outdoor and work-footwear specialization.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Planika
• Made in: Slovenia
• Material: Leather
• Weight: 512.00 g
• Gender: Unisex
• Height: Mid-cut shoe
• Upper part: Water-repellent Nubuck
• Sole: Vibram with no slip profile
• Special features: Air Tex Polyurethane Membrane

Warranty

The Planika Komna Air Tex is covered by a 2-year warranty.