A slip in the wilderness can mean losing vital equipment, potential injury or worse. Which is why excellent grip is the first, essential function of a water shoe.
A slip in the wilderness can mean losing vital equipment, potential injury or worse. Which is why excellent grip is the first, essential function of a water shoe.
Many factors work together to perfect grip. It’s not magically produced by one element.
The foundation of our shoes and sandal’s grip is a secret formula of chemistry we call G Rubber™. Unlike standard rubber compounds, G Rubber™ works exceptionally well with a variety of wet surfaces. There are two varieties of G Rubber™:
Our proprietary “Super Sticky” version of G Rubber™ is formulated for maximum gripping power and is non-marking and non-rigid.
Our more durable proprietary compound increases abrasion resistance while still providing excellent grip on wet and dry surfaces. It is non-marking and conformable to the ground.
Jennifer Pharr Davis
professional thru hiker
The geometry of a shoe’s tread pattern dictates its traction performance. Astral’s four distinct tread patterns manipulate our shoes’ braking power, dirt release, flexibility, surface friction and traction.
INTENDED USE
Wet, polished surfaces including riverbeds and boat decks.