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 21 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 23, 2025
Good but not designed for flat feet
The shoes look good and are good for wet activities. The balanced geometry is a bit misleading as the midsole is has a fairly high arch contour built into it that is very uncomfortable. I had to pull it out since I have flat feet. It doesn't appear they sell any replacement options. The shoes fit fine without the midsole but the stitching is a bit rough without it so not great for a lot of wet walking with just the bare inside of the shoe. These worked great for paddle boarding and worked great for pedaling through a very wet muddy bike ride in order to keep my regular bike shoes dry for the later part of the trail.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
September 21, 2025
Happy to write this one. Great Purchase.
I truly love them. I wasn’t sure if they would hold up for the steep hikes I do but they are perfect. I can feel the ground and my feet are protected. Great purchase when many other online purchases have failed me. Follow their sizing recommendations. When in doubt, size up.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
September 14, 2025
Shoe is amazing. Insole is not
The foot shaped toe box on these shoes sold me. I love how they fit and I love the tread on the bottom, but I hate the insole. It is not zero drop, it is very hard, and you can’t use another shoe insole in place of the one that it comes with because it shapes the shoe. If these had a normal insole I would give them five stars.
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
August 7, 2025
Not Zero Drop
The Insole changes the geometry because it adds additional heel height. Please do not claim this shoe to be Zero-Drop. And finding a replacement sole with enough height is not easy because of the foot wide shape
Originally reviewed on astraldesigns.com
July 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
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