How to Choose Hiking Boots

Rugged, lightweight and versatile, the men's Astral TR1 Scuffler hiking shoes combine stability, grip and support, so you can tread with confidence on both wet and dry trails.
Imported.
View all Astral Men's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Ultrafine ripstop mesh |
Lining | Recycled polyester |
Midsole | 52C closed-cell EVA foam |
Support | Nylon top shank |
Outsole | Nonmarking G.15 rubber + Trail Grip |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | |
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U.S. Men's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
U.S. Women's | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |||||
UK | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
EU | 41 1/3 | 42 | 42 2/3 | 43 1/3 | 44 | 44 2/3 | 45 1/3 | 46 | 46 2/3 | 47 1/3 | 48 | 49 1/3 |
Foot Length (in.) | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.3 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Bought this shoe because of the large area of mesh, been tired of my feet sweating in goretex lined shoes. Today marks the third day that I have worn the shoes and the sole has started to de-laminate. I work in office inside a museum, and have not taken them on trail or off trail.
A design flaw and inferior materials caused the upper part of the shoes to begin to come apart within 30 days of light wear. My first pair of Astral’s lasted 15 years. The soles of both pair of shoes offer outstanding ‘grip’ which is why I bought the second pair. Were the Scufflers on clearance because of their flawed design (separation of materials at the exterior flex point of the shoe)? Even so, they should have come with a warning.
These were a great shoe for my summer working at the Philmont Scout Ranch (Casron Meadows 2023)! I didn't have to worry about my feet the entire summer. The fit was good for my fairly average feet. It did take a little bit to get used to the fit, as these were my first pair of Astrals. I've worn other zero-drop, wide-toe shoes before, so it wasn't a huge jump at least. The grip on these was certainly above average. They're great for casual wear as well, and I work at my outdoor retail job in them too. I can see these being great for disc golf.
Love my La Sportiva’s for dedicated mountain hiking, but these do very well on the trails, are lightweight and super breathable. Most comfortable shoe I own with the wider toe box and almost zero drop. Just the right amount of toe and side protection. I call them my Asheville shoes because they do it all - excellent for urban hiking (very comfortable on city sidewalks) as well as hiking the rocky Blue Ridge. Conservative styling make them appropriate for after hike brewery visits and restaurants. Neat for workwear in a lot of environments. Couldn’t be happier with the Scuffler and looking forward to taking them from the beach to the NC mountains to hike around Chimney Rock in a few weeks. And, Jennifer Pharr Davis endorses the brand - very cool!
As an avid gardener, I'm often wearing shoes in wet conditions - whether from dew or rain. In these circumstances, the adhesive on many shoes cracks and fails in less than a year. My first pair of Astral's TR1 Scufflers lasted about three times that long and stayed extremely comfortable the entire time. I also find the soles nicely grippy for working on a steep hillside. IMO, Astral offers the best price + value + durability of any footwear company that I've ever tried. The design aesthetic is cool too.
I've been a fan of astral shoes for years. I've owned several pair of Brewers, Loyak and the TR1 junction. Unfortunately the scuffler is missing the mark for me. It feels narrower than the original Junction even though it is supposedly "built on the tr1 chassis" it is also considerably hotter and doesn't seem to breathe as well. I'm hoping that TR1 junctions come back in stock.
I have worn the shoes for about 30 miles. They are good and comfortable for about 2 straight hours, then I start to get blisters on one heel. I don't find any structural cause in the shoe and I have never had such an issue with ay other product. The soles have great traction on wet rocks and are otherwise quite comfortable. I now carry moleskin.
Great shoe once you have them on. Lacing isn't the easiest to adjust. Good fit and great sole, sturdy and good friction. My old Merrel's were paper thin and only comfortable o pavement. Previous reviews said they run small so I ordered 1/2 size larger. Glad I did. Would buy again, but let's hope I don't have too.
These shoes work great for me, this is my 3rd or 4th pair, great light duty hiking and every day shoe.
Have been wearing these shoes for a year without complaint, mostly normal casual wear, some hiking and walks. Fit good right out of the box. Rushed shipping service was superb, thanks to help from Astral employee. Yes, I'd get these shoes again and I have recommended them, too.