TechYak Water Shoe
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TechYak Water Shoe delivers superior grip, quick-drying comfort, and a natural fit for any adventure
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"These shoes give me the perfect balance of grip, comfort, and breathability for hiking and water-filled adventures. The G.15™ rubber outsole grips wet rocks and loose dirt effortlessly, and the quick-drying upper keeps my feet from staying soggy after stream crossings. I love the barefoot-inspired fit—it gives my toes room to spread naturally for better balance and comfort on long treks."
From rocky trails to river crossings, the Astral TechYak Water Shoe keeps us connected to the terrain with exceptional grip and natural movement. Built for hikers, paddlers, and outdoor fitness enthusiasts, this shoe delivers a barefoot-inspired fit that allows our toes to splay and power each step while maintaining a lightweight, breathable feel.
Equipped with super-sticky G.15™ rubber, the TechYak provides unbeatable traction on both wet and dry surfaces, helping us move confidently across slick riverbeds and technical trails. The quick-drying, 100% recycled mesh upper ensures breathability and drainage, while Rechargeable™ Drop-In Midsoles add long-lasting cushioning for all-day comfort. Designed in collaboration with legendary shoe designer Tuan Lee, this shoe is crafted for adventure—wherever the trail, river, or road takes us.
Details
- Versatile water shoe designed for hiking, paddling, and outdoor exploration
- G.15™ rubber outsole provides superior grip on wet and dry terrain
- Quick-drying, 100% recycled mesh upper keeps feet breathable and fresh
- Barefoot-inspired Biodynamic Fit™ allows natural toe splay and balance
- Rechargeable™ Drop-In Midsoles enhance durability and long-term comfort
- Zero-drop Level Footbed® promotes a natural and stable stride
- Vegan construction delivers performance with an eco-conscious design
- Item #ASLT02D
- Upper Material
- 100% recycled polyester
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- Rechargeable™ Drop-In
- Sole
- G.15 rubber
- Activity
- water shoes
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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4.5 based on 17 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 6, 2025
Great Shoe!
Comfortable out of the box and well ventilated. Not a hard core hiking shoe but good on trails. Looks good as well
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
July 5, 2025
Awesome Shoe
The only reason this shoe gets a 4 instead of a 5 star review is it doesn’t dry quick enough. As a fishing guide this shoe is amazing. It has all day comfort and just feels great.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 22, 2025
well built but uncomfortable to me
The ribbed footing irritated my foot, shoe was well built, but it did not feel good on my feet.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 21, 2025
Great kayak style hiking shoe
I bought them and immediately went on a 9 mile hike in the mountains. They were a fantastic mix of support and 0 drop.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 5, 2025
Great for river clean ups and packrafting!
I am pretty chuffed with these shoes! I want to extend my thanks to the Astral team at AT Days. These shoes are not only stylish but also very comfortable, lightweight, and sturdy. I am in love with the wide-toe box, and it is something that I need (I have wide feet). Immediately, I wore them for a river clean-up to help folks who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. They are the perfect shoes for getting the job done and packrafting. Thanks again for the recommendation; they'll be put to good use.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 2, 2025
Astral has done it again!
Another in a long line of incredible Astral shoes. I use these for multiple applications. I wear them on the river and also wear them for hiking and knocking around town. They are stylish. They are comfortable and they have been durable so far. I thought it would be hard for Astral to step up their game, but they really have with this new line of shoes. I could not recommend these more. Thank y’all for your killer PFD’s and shoes. My only choices on the river.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
June 2, 2025
Comfortable and light
I wore these shoes for the past month. They are super lightweight and as someone who has always worn tight ski boots, climbing shoes and low volume trail runners I liked the natural toe box. I did find the ridges of the insole to be a bit strange. The shoe fits narrow in the heel but would be best for a medium width foot. I had to synch the laces down a lot for my narrow foot.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 28, 2025
New Favs! Love em.
Love these shoes. They are my new favorite. Super comfortable, perfect fit, wide to box, supportive sole but still barefoot style.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 28, 2025
Deliver on promise but NEED cushier inserts!
Overall, I'm very happy with this shoe. I was looking for an unfussy wear-all-day shoe that would wear well for daily long walks and just hanging out. This shoe fits the bill. It's a more comfortable*, wide toe-box Loyak with a zero-drop sole. *I took off a star because the included shoe inserts that provide hiking stability and ground feel do not work for me as is. They have no cushioning at all in contrast to Loyaks and other Astrals. I have added on top of those inserts basic running shoe inserts which make all the difference. I have purchased a second pair of Techyaks given the easy fix.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
May 20, 2025
Great addition to Astral's lineup
The Techyak shoe is a great addition to the Astral lineup. I've owned and enjoyed several pairs of the Brewess, and TR1 shoes. The new Techyak is superb. I LOVE the wide toe box very much. I appreciate the supportive footbed, and the marvelous grippy sole. This is a shoe that can be worn all day comfortably. I recently wore them while volunteering 15 hours a day during a 4 day event and my feet were very comfortable. I've also gone on long walks to local park on gravel and dirt trails. These will be my go to shoes on hikes, trips to the beach, river trips.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
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