Astral  Rover Shoes - Men's

I’ve had these shoes for just over a month now and ate very happy them so far. They are lightweight and versatile and hold up well to light “weather “ conditions (think spring wet grass and mud). They are great for walking the dog or going on a hike. I also like the toe box up front as they don’t pinch my toes yet provide a firm fit. Overall very satisfied.

I ordered these hoping they could be a replacement for my current Astrals. Unfortunately, the shoes do not fit like a 13 and my toes were crammed into the end. I also came find the same soles as the Ramblers I have now which have just about shredded to pieces in less than a year. I truly miss the Hemp Donners. Best shoes I have ever owned. I still have two pairs of those. Though 5 and 3 years old now, I wore both every day for 2 years and they still have enough sole and body now I continue to use them on occasion. They have the stickiest, longest lasting soles I’ve ever seen on a shoe. I really wish Astral would bring the Hemp Donners back. I would buy 4 pairs. The current Astral line up just doesn’t compare.

The fits great, a fantastic find, I definitely have a leg up on the competition. I enjoy the grip of the sole, the design is great and the feel is nice and snug.

The uppers are tough BUT the glue for the soles is rubbish - BOTH soles have come unstuck from the ball of the foot right through to the back of the arch.

Overall, pleased with the purchase. Rugged upper, and good traction in Fall & Winter conditions (so far.) I've enjoyed my other Astral shoes over the years, especially the hemp Loyak, and the soles of these shoes are much more stiff than my other pairs. Time will tell if they just need more breaking in, or if that's just the way they are. That said, they feel well built, so I can return to this review in a year or two and give the report!

Long time TR1Mesh wearer, I wanted a more causal shoe for our Portugal trip. River has similar wider toe box like TR1 with same AMAZING grip and zero drop. Durability is the downfall of all Astral shoes I’ve owned, so I wasn’t shocked when sole separated from body inside both arches (easily fixed with krazy glue). I bought the other two colors of Rovers on sale, my 6th & 7th pairs of Astrals. I do love them, just wish they lasted longer.

The Rovers have become my go-to shoe for hiking, biking and romping around in the woods and the mountains. I have spent a lot of time wearing Brewers for kayaking and I would use them for biking and hiking as well. I now really prefer the Rovers for biking and hiking because they are more sturdy, protect my toes when biking and keep dirt, sand and mud out better than the mesh of the Brewers.

Love 'em. They're a thoughtful interpretation of the wide-toe-box approach (Lems, Altra, etc.) with a narrow, sporty fit and supportive sole. The substantial arch support happens to fit my foot precisely. It's almost like they took a custom mold of my foot. They do run a touch small. My normal size is 12 and I can sometimes get away with an 11.5. These fit comfortably snug.

I've always loved approach shoes for their versatility in a variety of conditions, climates and surfaces. But I've come to hate how they pinch my toes. The Rovers have great grip and support like an approach shoe, but add a wide toe box, allowing my toes to splay naturally. They've been my daily driver since they appeared on my doorstep.

Everything about the shoe is great except they pucker on the top of my foot (between laces and toe end of shoe). Makes them look goofy. Probably due to the fact that the shoe not available in women's size 11, had to buy mens and my foot is too thin for that. Otherwise, they're comfortable and holding up well so far.