Astral TechYak Shoes
Offering the perfect combination of a minimalist ground feel, cushioning and protection, the Astral TechYak shoes blend comfort and durability in a style you can wear for any casual outing.
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- Quick-dry 100% recycled (rPET) 3D mesh uppers with reinforcements around medial, toes and heels
- Oversize exterior vents of Reverse Mullet Meshâ„¢ allow air and water to freely enter and exit, while the tight knit interior of the mesh keeps debris out
- Biodynamic Shapeâ„¢ with wider toe boxes that allow more room for your toes to splay, balance and power your adventures
- Optiminimalâ„¢ stack height provides the ideal blend of minimalist ground feel, cushioning and protection
- Rechargeableâ„¢ drop-in midsoles provide cushioning and can be replaced to recharge the spring in your step and lifespan of your shoes
- DirectConnectâ„¢ construction eliminates the possibility of delamination by stitching and bonding the shoe's outsole directly to the upper
- Zero-drop Level Footbeds® along with the wider toe boxes respect your foot's natural position while increasing balance and stability
- Sticky yet durable nonmarking G.15 Rubberâ„¢ Trail Grip 2â„¢ outsoles provide exceptional grip on loose and hard packed surfaces
- 70% recycled (rPET) upper and laces
- Weight (half pair): 9.8 oz.
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View all Astral Men's Sneakers| Best Use | Casual |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Quick-dry 100% recycled (rPET) 3D mesh |
| Lining | rPET |
| Midsole | 7 mm Rechargeable EVA |
| Outsole | Trail Grip 2 with nonmarking G.15 Rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | ||||
| UK | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| EU | 37 1/2 | 38 | 38 2/3 | 39 1/3 | 40 | 40 2/3 | 41 1/3 | 42 2/3 | 43 1/3 | 44 | 44 2/3 | 42 1/3 | 46 | 46 2/3 | 47 1/3 | 48 | 49 1/3 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12.3 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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Sickness
These things are sick I am really impressed by the quality of materials and workmanship. The removable inserts offer more than most barefoot shoes I’ve worn which I was hesistant at first but now enjoy. Feels good in more terrain. I’m on Oregon coast now and been wearing them across diners and along beach and through wet technical trails and they feel great. They definitely dry slower than most astral shoes. The inserts are kinda lumpy which took about 20 minutes to get used to but now I’m wondering if that’s the point? Something about waking up your feet. The navy looks best I think though I was tempted by the dark free also.
Fresh Sneaks to Do It All
They fit as expected. The toe box is wider than other Astral shoes, which I like for a more do-it-all shoe like this. The design / look is so fresh. Like skate meets performance outdoor meets I don't even know what. They remind me of when the Brewers first came out...like, wait, whaaa?! That's a water shoe?! These are like that, but for trail. Kinda like a fresh, more street styled version of the Merrell Trail Glove.
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.
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.
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.
just right
Oh man.. New favorite summer shoe incoming! I'm a fan of Astral shoes, and haven't quite gotten to the point where I can wear minimal shoes (loyaks) all day yet. These have a little bit more to them than Loyaks with a little more arch and are slightly stiffer yet extremely light. These seem like a great intro to minimal footwear. They are super comfortable and have a wider toe box than I've experienced in the past with other Astral Shoes. These will replace my old brewers as my post mtb shoe/in the drift boat all day/camp shoe/badass casual activity shoe. The two tone sierra taupe looks awesome. Highly recommend these to Astral fans and future Astral fans.
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.
Sizing runs large
It's a unisex shoe which means that for me (female) it was too large all around for my shoe size so I returned them. I suggest sizing downward for a better fit.
Best shoes I've bought in a long time
This shoe is everything I hoped it would be and then some! I never fit well in the Loyak and wished they had a bit more of an aggressive sole: along came the TechYak! The fit of this shoe is perfect (albeit I did personally size up .5). While it has the wider toe box, I don't feel like my foot is sliding around. The insole is the perfect amount of support without compromising the minimalist nature of the shoe. I highly recommend this shoe for anyone looking for a minimalist trail shoe. Next I need to get a pair of the Nosobos!
High quality, wide toe box, comfortable sneakers
These TechYaks are very comfortable sneakers with a wide toe box. I bought them for jungle/beach walking, especially in the rain, knowing I'd need a shoe that could get wet and dry out quickly. They have stitched soles and seem very well-made. I actually also bought the old version of the Astral TR1 mesh that was on REI Outlet. Those felt and looked very cheap compared to these new TechYaks. I imagine the new TR1 mesh is much better. One thing to note is that the TechYaks feel more like sneakers than hiking shoes. And when I called Astral, they suggested TechYaks only be used for "light hiking" and that the new TR1 Mesh is better for longer hikes. So far, TechYaks indeed feel more like sneakers than hiking shoes, but should be good for a few miles here and there.